Melanie Pinto stands 5’0″ tall and tips the scale at 105 pounds. But don’t let the tale of the tape fool you – once the gate opens, the diminutive jockey is as…
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Jockey Cassandra Jeschke – Profile
(PHOTO- SHAKE PRETTY BABY, a tough Ontario-bred mare, was the first winner for jockey Cassandra Jeschke. Laurie Overton photo) Cassandra Jeschke: Riding to Glory and Defying the Odds In the fast-paced world…
Jockey Carly Furlonger
Carly Furlonger: A Thrilling Ride to Victory Born and bred in the midst of Australia’s horse racing industry, Carly Furlonger has emerged as one of the most talented and passionate jockeys of…
5 Things You Need to Know About Carly Furlonger
5 Things You Need to Know About Carly Furlonger March 19, 2017 Carly Furlonger is one of the top riders at Ajax Downs and was the regular rider of the 2015 Horse…
5 IN FRONT WITH MONIQUE VÁG
MAY 10, 2022 Each week, a familiar Woodbine Mohawk Park personality will step into the spotlight to answer a handful of fun, offbeat questions, while giving readers a unique perspective into their…
About Barbara D. Livingston
Barbara D. Livingston is among the country’s most respected horse racing photographers. Chief photographer for the Daily Racing Form, her own images cover a span of a half-century. She is a six-time Eclipse…
5 IN FRONT WITH MICHELLE OLSON
APRIL 11, 2022 Michelle Olson guides Eastbound Eddie through the WMP test barn, their first of many experiences together. (Supplied) Each week, a familiar Woodbine Mohawk Park horseperson will step into the…
Trainer Michelle Olson
May 17, 2019 Five in Front with Michelle Olson Each week, a familiar Woodbine Mohawk Park horseperson will step into the harness racing spotlight to answer a handful of fun, offbeat questions,…
Ashleigh Hensley — Trainer
March 26, 2022 by Victoria Howard Some horse people come from a harness racing family, and others do not. For Ashleigh Hensley, her parents Ron and Jodie Cullen, and her grandparents on…
KELLY SPENCER – MEDIA PROFILE
Kelly is an award-winning, internationally renowned marketing professional. She cut her teeth in the equine industry. She is an exceptional storyteller with a flair for creative problem-solving. Her capacity to engage an…
Julie Belhumeur, Nidel Charfi Among Ontario Winners in South
The Ontario-bred three-year-old Full Screen won his maiden on the grass on Feb. 26 at Tampa Bay Downs at 28-to-1. Trainer Julie Belhumeur with Nidel Charfi’s 28-to-1 Ontario-bred winner Full Screen….
Apprentice Jockey Morrison Scores
Her First NYRA Circuit Victory by NYRA Press Office|12.19.2021|7:58pm Canadian-born apprentice jockey Ailsa Morrison, a 23-year-old native of Moncton, New Brunswick, picked up her first NYRA circuit win Friday at Aqueduct Racetrack in…
Laura Krasauskaite THE DETERMINED HORSEWOMAN
DECEMBER 10, 2021 Five days removed from her biggest horse racing highlight, trainer channelled her inner Snoop Dogg. There is no trace of conceit in her voice, nor is there any want…
Turenne Reflects On Rookie Season
Published: November 6, 2021 11:30 am EDT Nobody will be sorrier than Jessica Turenne to see the end of the 2021 season at Hippodrome 3R. The 25-year-old has come into her own in recent…
WOODBINE MOHAWK PARK TO HOST INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY RACE
MILTON, March 3, 2022 – In recognition of the upcoming International Women’s Day, Woodbine Entertainment will be hosting a drivers race this coming Monday (March 7) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. A group…
Hailing from Oakbank, Manitoba, Skye Chernetz Profile #2
Each week until the opening day of the 2022 Woodbine Thoroughbred meet, a familiar name in the sport will be in the spotlight, answering some fun, offbeat questions, giving readers a unique…
Dr. Melissa McKee of McKee-Pownall Equine Instructor
McKee To Instruct Injury/Lameness Course In Featured, News by COSAJanuary 27, 2022 Dr. Melissa McKee of McKee-Pownall Equine has been announced as the course instructor for Equine Guelph’s “Racehorse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care” course. Funded…
Cassidy Schneider – Horse Trainer Profile
She’ll pass on any hockey game to race her horses! Posted Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 “We’re still quite busy, with a stable of 15 horses,” says young horse owner Cassidy Schneider. “The…
Trainer Cassidy Schneider – Heads to Dresden Raceway
Published: July 30, 2021 02:22 pm EDT Dresden Raceway will roll out the red carpet for three-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Monday (Aug. 2), as the marquee division of the Ontario Sires…
Kulbir Philip Vice President, People Experience at Woodbine Entertainment Group
An experienced HR leader who brings strategic business partnering and practical HR knowledge from a broad range of industries including pharmaceutical, manufacturing and energy. Solid experience providing direction and guidance to management…