Track aims for 50 racing dates without fans but horse population, lack of US shippers, will be a major concern for Winnipeg track.

Woodbine’s backstretch is restricted to only essential care for horses and regular training operations will not be permitted.

"There will be another race for Mind Control," says trainer of Grade 1 winner who must stay on idle as racing stops in New York.

$35 million card of racing cancelled due to COVID-19; dozens of US-based horses have been on track training for March 28 day of racing.

Strict measures and awareness working at the barn area at Woodbine racetrack as everyone in the Thoroughbred industry hopes for opening day.

Trainer Brad Cox won the final 3 stakes at Fair Grounds, including the $1 million Louisiana Derby with Wells Bayou, a grandson of Smart Strike.

Racing in the US continues on and there are plenty of stakes races, Canadian horses and horsepeople to cheer on while we stay home.

With new safety protocols in place and Woodbine Opening Day in jeopardy, WEG CEO Jim Lawson has had some difficult decisions to make.

The Louisiana Derby for 3-year-olds is on a big card at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn rocked by COVID-19, and California nears lockdown.

Woodbine Entertainment CEO and the HBPA continue to set strict measures to keep thoroughbred training going at Woodbine racetrack.