The 2008 Champion three-year-old male passed away on Dec. 28 in British Columbia at Flying Horse Farm at the age of 20.
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Three 'Win and You're In' stakes races at Kenilworth in Cape Town, South Africa awarded tickets to the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland.
HBPA Directors will provide updates on recent changes announced by the Province of BC, Great Canadian Entertainment and the City of Vancouver.
"There are a lot of positive things going on for Ontario breeders," said Frank Romeo, who runs his father's stable with brother Mark, son Mike.
The 5th annual auction offering stallion services throughout North America opens for bidding on Friday, January 9.
Woodbine's fifth-leading rider (and moving quickly to the top) rides in his homeland in the winter and has a contender in the big race.
Canadian rider finished second in the Woodbine standings in 2025 and is in line to win his second Sovereign Award for Outstanding Apprentice.
Mike Wright and Mike Wright Jr. were among the first Canadians to win a race in 2026, as Embrace My Uncle scored at 10-to-1 in Florida.
John Oxley, a three-time Sovereign Award winner, owns the 1-2 finishers in an early Kentucky Derby prep and both are trained by Mark Casse.
The new budget focuses on stability, stewardship, long-term sustainability and strong support for racing and breeding in the province.
Woodbine's leading trainer won three races at Gulfstream on Jan. 1, including a stake, plus another stake at Oaklawn.
Voting for the 2025 Sovereign Awards, the country's champions, hosted by the Jockey Club of Canada, begins January 12.
Check out these 2025 images from horse lovers and ace photographers who are generous with their time and images.
Sam-Son Farms-bred five-year-old gelding blossomed into a Grade 2 winner at Woodbine this year for trainer Kevin Attard.
The year 2026 is the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse and a great opportunity for horse racing and its members to re-focus on the horse.
