Sunday's Ballade Stakes will include a homebred daughter of Court Vision with an interesting connection between baseball and horse racing.

The Ontario-sired sprint for fillies and mares is named for a champion broodmare who gave us Glorious Song, Devil's Bag and more.

'We need to find new ways to create ambassadors for our sport - to find new owners and encourage on-track visitation.' - Kelli Hemingson

After 11 years with Woodbine Entertainment, ‘Porty’ will depart the broadcast booth on June 26 to become an AGCO Racing Official.

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has supplemented the Epsom Oaks-winning filly for Ireland's top race; the trainer has won the Irish Derby 14 times.

The August 31 auction has yearlings by 67 stallions and will be held at the Woodbine sales pavilion on the south side of the racetrack.

Come and meet some of the most famous horses in Ontario racing in recent years including Pink Lloyd; a minimum donation of $10 is suggested.

The senior VP of Standardbred and Thoroughbred racing has a strong history of success in the industry and will pursue other opportunities.

The Minkster, Dancin in Da'Nile and Giant Teddy make noise on road to Queen's Plate but we await news from US camps.

Woodbine Entertainment has teamed up with You Can Play to increase inclusion of 2SLGBTQ+ athletes, administrators, horse people and fans.