Behind the Scenes at Woodbine with ‘Free Rein’

Woodbine’s new video series Woodbine: Free Rein takes you behind the scenes, on and off the track, for an inside look at what it takes to compete at Canada’s premier racing show place. The first of four episodes is now available on YouTube.

From legendary trainers to up-and-coming jockeys, Woodbine: Free Rein brings viewers into the races alongside the horse people and their quests for the top purses of the racing season. Each episode documents a unique story that captures the highs and lows of Thoroughbred racing.

“It’s thrilling to share these stories with our racing fans” shared Jonathan Rubinoff, Director of Content and Social Media. “We are proud to showcase the dedication of Woodbine’s racing participants in a way you haven’t seen before.”

Episode One of Woodbine: Free Rein features Kevin Attard and Rafael Hernandez as they prepare to race in the Woodbine Oaks with Fashionably Fab. Watch it here:

The next three episodes are coming soon to Woodbine’s social media pages and YouTube channel.

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