Jim Lawson grew up relishing any chance to tag along with his Hall of Fame father on trips to the Woodbine backstretch. Now Lawson is hoping to bring some of that backstretch passion to his new position as chief executive officer of Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG).
For many years, reports differed about who rode or owned the winner of the 12th Plate held at Kingston’s Cataraqui Course. There wasn’t even consensus about how to spell the winning mare’s name.
Now a champion in the show ring.
Nestled on 1,300 acres of this beautiful countryside is The Alger Stallion Station, the family farm of Gordon and Rosalind Alger.
Seven years after Jay Hayden went to Lexington to buy a single mare (and came home with six), the owner of Hayden Water Wells in Lucan, ON has already produced a stakes winner and two horses that could be Queen’s Plate contenders.
Cash on The Run has warmed Nadine DeKoning’s heart.
Providing free statistical information on a sport builds engagement with fans.
Twenty-five years ago, the great grey Izvestia dominated the Queen’s Plate en route to becoming just Canada’s fourth Triple Crown winner.
How this gritty bay filly became a Sovereign Award winner.
Longevity, loyalty and a deep devotion to their thoroughbreds have made Jarvis and Florence Swereda one of the most likeable, popular couples in racing in Winnipeg.
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino has officially opened in southern Alberta.
Dr. Brenda E. Abbey is dedicated to the Alberta Thoroughbred.
Matt Jukich’s first racetrack gig was a far cry from calling thoroughbred races in Alberta.
When Bob Anderson died in 2010, his son, David, went against the norm and opted to reinvest heavily in Anderson Farms of St. Thomas.
Photographer Allan De La Plante: from Gilles Villeneuve to thoroughbreds.
