Spirit of Jericho: Soaring to new heights Posted on December 14, 2024, updated on December 15, 2024 by grace Landen Bury knew it was meant to be. Not long after the teenager and his parents arrived at the sprawling, picturesque 100-acre…
Lapochka: The People’s Horse Posted on November 23, 2024, updated on November 23, 2024 by grace TORONTO, November 22, 2024— An honest living isn’t always an easy living but when you show up to work every day with…
Pitching Fast comes home: “LongRun brought this special horse back to me” Posted on July 24, 2024, updated on July 24, 2024 by grace For years, Hannah Reynolds would gaze out the window of the Kentucky farm and envision the strapping chestnut gelding looking right at…
To the ‘Moon’ and Back Posted on November 23, 2023, updated on November 24, 2023 by grace The story of Watery Moon is far more than an unassuming, fleeting life on the racetrack. It was a modest career, the…
Bringing Cool ‘Cat’ Home Posted on October 30, 2023, updated on October 30, 2023 by grace Cool Catomine, 2017 Prince of Wales Stakes champion, enjoys retirement thanks to LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society and many others Of all the…
Woodbine to host Aftercare Alliance Day Sunday Posted on October 4, 2023 by grace TORONTO, October 4, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to welcome and recognize Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society as part…
Former Racehorses Soaring to New Heights Posted on March 9, 2023, updated on March 10, 2023 by grace TORONTO, March 9, 2023– It was only fitting that on this day Jim Phillips was spending his morning marvelling at the exploits…
The Search for Sunny Boy Posted on January 11, 2023, updated on January 17, 2023 by grace TORONTO, January 11, 2023 – Jillian Wainwright had all but given up on finding a riding horse she could connect with. Then…
The Gift of Something Extra Posted on October 26, 2021 by clomon Chris Lomon, Woodbine Communications Gail Cox didn’t need to be standing at the fence to know how the scenes would play out….
Each Horse Tells a Story in LongRun Graduate Virtual Race to The Plate Posted on July 28, 2021, updated on July 28, 2021 by By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, July 28, 2021 – The LongRun Graduate Virtual Race to the Plate is going to great…
Special video by The Reklaws to be featured in Racing Night Live Posted on June 9, 2020, updated on June 10, 2020 by aafridi SPECIAL VIDEO BY THE REKLAWS TO BE FEATURED IN RACING NIGHT LIVE Weekly Horse Racing Broadcast to Debut on TSN this Thursday...
LongRun’s “Join Jim” Christmas Donation Campaign has Raised a Record $60,000 with More Than Two Weeks Left Posted on December 13, 2019, updated on December 13, 2019 by TORONTO, December 13, 2019 – LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society is grateful to share that the annual Christmas donation campaign, which includes a…
Woodbine honours jockey Eurico Rosa Da Silva Posted on December 7, 2019 by TORONTO, December 7, 2019 – Six-time Sovereign Award-winning jockey Eurico Rosa Da Silva, who is approaching the finish line of his successful…
Retirement celebrations planned for Woodbine’s leading jockey Da Silva Posted on November 27, 2019 by TORONTO, November 27, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment has designated Saturday, Dec. 7 as “Eurico Rosa Da Silva Day” at Woodbine Racetrack to…
Lawson pledges support for LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society Posted on November 8, 2019 by TORONTO, November 8, 2019 – As a long time racehorse owner and CEO of Woodbine Entertainment, Jim Lawson knows how important it…
Melmich returns to Woodbine for one last hurrah Posted on September 13, 2019 by TORONTO, September 13, 2019 – Horse racing fans will have an opportunity to see the recently retired multiple stakes winner Melmich back…
Melmich to be honoured in Woodbine retirement ceremony Posted on August 28, 2019 by TORONTO, August 28, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment will honour multiple graded stakes champion and local fan favourite Melmich with a retirement ceremony...
Geller rooting for Vega Magic in Climbing Everest Posted on October 12, 2018 by TORONTO, October 12, 2018 – Participating in Sky World Racing’s Climbing Everest promotion for a chance to win a $5,000 (USD) donation…
Geller hoping to win big for Longrun Thoroughbred Retirement Society Posted on October 6, 2018 by TORONTO, October 6, 2018 – The world will be watching as a field of 12 horses descends on Australia’s Royal Randwick racecourse…
Jim Phillips, LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society launch ‘I Like Mike’ fundraiser Posted on August 9, 2018 by (Files provided by LongRunThoroughbred Retirement Society) AUGUST 9, 2018 – Retired animal health business executive and equestrian, Jim Phillips, has created a…
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2018 Ballot Announced Posted on March 26, 2018, updated on March 26, 2018 by TORONTO, March 26, 2018 – The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame has announced its 2018 ballot. A total of 30 horses and…
