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The Big Stakes & Classic Performances The 166th King’s Plate — August 16, 2025 Santino Di Paola Photo - The Roar The most storied race in Canadian horse racing delivered in thrilling fashion at Woodbine with Mansetti taking the crown in the 166th King’s Plate, earning a dramatic victory for trainer Kevin Attard and jockey Pietro Moran. The 3-year-old colt clocked 2:03.68 over 1¼ miles on Tapeta, fending off a competitive field in one of Canada’s signature events. This win mar

Morning Light - Santino Di Paola Please note that training on the main track from Monday December 8 th to Friday December 12 th will remain at 5:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. with a harrow break from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Next Thursday’s (December 11) card of live racing at Woodbine Racetrack will now begin one hour earlier at 4:30 p.m. The earlier start time is to accommodate a 10-race card after yesterday’s program was cancelled following one race. Thank you. Training Track will c

The board of directors of the HBPA and its members are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of popular trainer Mike Doyle on December 4. Mike was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame this past August and was in Florida preparing to retire from a long and successful career of training and managing racehorses. He leaves his wife Deidre, son Marshall and daughter Melissa along with many other family members and friends. “Mike was a dynamic character and a long

BACKSTRETCH APPRECIATION DAY Last week we celebrated our hard-working backstretch workers with our annual Backstretch Appreciation Day. Trainers, Assistant Trainers, Exercise Riders, Grooms and Hotwalkers came by our HBPA office at Woodbine to pick up a free hoodie. As part of the celebrations the HBPA formally recognized three Outstanding Grooms and Assistant Trainers. Please join us in congratulating this year’s winners: Grooms Assistant Trainers Michelle Armata for Mike De

FUNDRAISER FOR JAMAICA Santino Di Paola Photo Members, As you are all aware, Hurricane Melissa has devasted the island of Jamaica. In attempt to help and acknowledging our hardworking backstretch workers from Jamaica, the HBPA is doing a fundraiser to assist those who have been affected. The Jockey's agents, led by Neal Wilson, have graciously volunteered to help sell tickets for our 50/50 draw. Starting Monday November 3rd tickets will be available to purchase for $10 each.

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Jointly with the HBPA, we would like to share an update on the use of the Bio-Security Fund for the cautionary measures implemented in...

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HBPA UPDATE MONTHLY DRAW FOR TRAINERS – JULY WINNER Last week the HBPA drew the winner for the 2 x $500 gift card to be used at a tack...

HBPA UPDATE THANK YOU, GUNNAR LINDBERG This past weekend AGCO Steward Gunnar Lindberg officially announced his retirement. “Gunnar has...

Interviewed by Jennifer Morrison How is Thoroughbred racing doing now that Woodbine and Fort Erie are underway with their 2025 meetings?...

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HBPA UPDATE SHEDROW OF THE MONTH AT WOODBINE The HBPA has partnered with Woodbine Entertainment for this year’s Shedrow of the Month....

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March 21 at Gulfstream Park in Florida when his trainee Pop Rox won a maiden race, giving DePaulo his 1,000th career victory.