Jockey Club of Canada Member, Roger Attfield, elected to National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:07:49 +0000

The Jockey Club of Canada wishes to congratulate long-time member, Roger Attfield on his election to the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame in 2012.

Jim Lawson appointed a Vice Chairman of Woodbine Entertainment Group

admin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:30:23 +0000

TORONTO, April 20, 2012 – At its meeting today, the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) Board of Directors appointed James J. Lawson a Vice Chairman of the Company. Jim will serve alongside Clay Horner as the Company’s two Vice Chairmen. READ MORE

2011 Sovereign Award Winners

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:56:48 +0000

The Jockey Club of Canada hosted the 37th Annual Sovereign Awards announcing the winners of the Sovereign Awards for outstanding achievement for 2011. Click Here

Never Retreat was named 2011 Horse of the Year. Chief Steward Jim Lawson (left) presented the award to trainer Chris Block (centre) and Chris' father, David Block of Team Block (right)

Watch the Broadcast Replay Here

Statement from James Lawson, Chief Steward of The Jockey Club of Canada

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:30:14 +0000

As Canada’s largest racing jurisdiction, the horse racing and breeding industry in Ontario is vital for the overall health of the entire thoroughbred industry in Canada. Ontario’s industry is
highly regarded as a world leader and showcases quality racing through its successful business model. CLICK HERE

You’re Invited

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2011 Sovereign Award Finalists Announced

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:00:34 +0000

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The Jockey Club of Canada Announces 2011 Sovereign Award Finalists

The Jockey Club of Canada will host their 37^thAnnual Sovereign Awards Ceremony to honour the Canadian Champions of 2011, on Thursday, April 5, 2012, on the third floor of Woodbine Race Track in Toronto. Woodbine Entertainment Group will join in the celebration as they get ready to kick-off their 2012 Live Thoroughbred meet on Friday, April 6, a date which represents the start of thoroughbred racing in Canada. More

2012 Graded Stakes Announced

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:58:59 +0000

The Jockey Club of Canada’s Graded Stakes Committee held its annual review of the Graded Stakes in Canada, and has announced there will be a total of 42 Graded Stakes in 2012, up from 37 in 2011. Click Here for More

Sovereign Awards Ceremony Announced

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:44:37 +0000

The Jockey Club of Canada announces date for the 2011 Sovereign Awards Ceremony

2011 Sovereign Awards Ceremony April 5, 2012

Coming off of the success of last year’s awards ceremony, The Jockey Club of Canada is excited to announce that the 37^th Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony will once again kick off the new racing year in April, 2012 at Woodbine Racetrack. More