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Woodbine Jockey Tests Positive For COVID-19; Live Racing Continues As Scheduled

The Woodbine Entertainment COVID-19 Health and Safety Committee confirmed today that an active jockey has tested positive for COVID-19.

Following Woodbine Entertainment's COVID-19 Prevention Protocols, the jockey will not be permitted to access Woodbine Racetrack for a minimum of 14 days while self-quarantining. At the conclusion of the 14-day self-quarantine, the jockey will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to being allowed to return to Woodbine Racetrack.

Since starting live Thoroughbred racing in early June, Woodbine Entertainment has established and enforced COVID-19 Prevention Protocols that include limiting access to the Woodbine Backstretch to essential personnel only, daily screening including temperature checks for those essential personnel accessing Woodbine property, mandatory wearing of face masks or face coverings, extensive disinfecting of commonly touched surfaces and common areas, the deployment of hand sanitizing stations throughout the property, including on the backstretch, and contacting tracing and other protocols to manage any suspected or confirmed COVID-19 exposure. Woodbine Entertainment's response and management of COVID-19 is captured in its Guide to Working and Racing Safely.

In following these established protocols, contact tracing has been performed and individuals who were in close contact with the jockey who tested positive are being notified. Those individuals, which includes one other jockey, will be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test prior to being permitted to return Woodbine Racetrack. Contact tracing also confirmed that the jockey who tested positive contracted COVID-19 outside of Woodbine Racetrack.

As part of regular COVID-19 Prevention Protocols, the jockey room, and other common areas, at Woodbine Racetrack received thorough electrostatic disinfection following the conclusion of racing on Saturday, November 14, the last day Woodbine Racetrack hosted live racing.

Considering the result of the contact tracing suggests exposure to the jockey who tested positive is limited, and with the confidence in the COVID-19 Prevention Protocols Woodbine Entertainment has established and enforced, and after reviewing with outside medical professionals, live racing will proceed today as scheduled.

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Together For Racing International Promotes Thoroughbred Education, Community Engagement, Workforce Development

Together for Racing International (TfRI) – a global alliance to promote and progress education, community engagement, and career opportunities in the Thoroughbred industry – has launched the website togetherforracinginternational.com.

TfRI resulted from a 2019 education forum hosted by Godolphin in Newmarket, U.K. This event gathered Thoroughbred breeding, racing, and education professionals from six countries who addressed challenges to inclusion, attracting newcomers, supporting education, and workforce enrichment. Forum attendees collaborated on a global vision and strategy to grow and sustain the thoroughbred industry. The outcome was Together for Racing International, which focuses on three pillars for development: education, community engagement, and workforce.

TfRI is a platform for connecting the world with the racehorse. The resources and inspirational content on the website will inform students, educators, parents, and industry members about available opportunities for learning and involvement. It also serves as a networking medium for countries to collaborate and support the progression of emerging programs.

TfRI is chaired by Chris Grant and developed through a network of global steering committee members from Australia, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Japan, and the United States.

Grant was vice-chair of London's ground-breaking 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Legacy International Development Program, International Inspiration, and has moderated several editions of the global Beyond Sport Forum.

TfRI global steering committee members represent the following educational and workforce organizations: AFASEC (FR); France Galop (FR); Godolphin (Globally); Horse Racing Ireland (IRE); Irish National Stud (IRE); Kentucky Equine Talent Pipeline Project (US); North American Racing Academy (US); Racing Together (GB); The Racing Foundation (GB); and Thoroughbred Industry Careers (AUS).

“TfRI is a global connector designed to educate people about the many programs and initiatives within the worldwide thoroughbred industry,” said Erin Crady, executive director of Thoroughbred Charities of America. “It is inspiring to see the efforts in education and community engagement, as well as the various career opportunities within our industry.”

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Churchill Downs To Partner With NYRA For Cross-Country Pick 5 On Friday

Churchill Downs has once again partnered with the New York Racing Association for a Cross-Country Pick 5 that included three races from Churchill and two from Aqueduct.

The race order and approximate post times (all times eastern):

Leg A: Aqueduct Race 7 (2:45 p.m.)
Leg B: Churchill Race 5 (3:03 p.m.)
Leg C: Aqueduct Race 8 (3:17 p.m.)
Leg D: Churchill Race 6 (3:36 p.m.)
Leg E: Aqueduct Race 9 (3:47 p.m.)

The 50-cent minimum wager has a 15 percent takeout and can be placed at simulcast centers and ADWs including TwinSpires.com.

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Lanerie To Ride At Turfway Park In December

Churchill Downs' 19-time leading rider Corey Lanerie plans to join the jockey colony at Turfway Park for their Holiday Meet which begins on Dec. 2, according to agent Cory Prewitt.

Lanerie, who celebrated his 46th birthday on Nov. 13, will ride regularly at Turfway for the first time since their 2011 September Meet. Following the one-month meet, Lanerie plans to ride at Oaklawn Park, according to Prewitt.

Other local jockeys expected to join the Turfway Park colony are Rafael Bejarano, Declan Cannon, Gerardo Corrales, Jon Court, Chris Landeros and Edgar Morales.

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