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Buckley Resigns From Woodbine

Woodbine's Senior Vice President of Standardbred and Thoroughbred Racing Jessica Buckley resigned from her position to pursue other opportunities, according to a press release circulated on Twitter Friday. Buckley had been in that role since 2020. Prior to that, she served as President of Woodbine Mohawk Park.

“On behalf of our organization, I would like to sincerely thank Jessica for her many contributions to our business, the horse racing industry, Woodbine Mohawk Park, and both our Standardbred and Thoroughbred Racing programs,” Woodbine's Jim Lawson said in the release.

Woodbine Entertainment CCO Michael Copeland will assume the role of senior leader of Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing.

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Woodbine Racing Community Holding Fundraiser for Fallen Rider Sheena Ryan

Fellow jockeys, exercise riders, trainers, owners, grooms and several other members of the Woodbine horse racing community will come together Monday, June 20, for the 'Backstretch Baseball Tournament' at Paul Coffey Park in Malton to raise money for jockey Sheena Ryan, who suffered serious injuries in a morning training accident in the backstretch in early May, injuries that required major surgery at Sunnybrook Hospital. The event, which includes six teams playing in the tournament, a $5 BBQ lunch, free ice cream truck, DJ Fabulous, a silent auction, and a 50/50 draw, is open to the public. The first game is at 11:30 a.m. with the championship at 4:00 p.m.

“We'd love to see people come out to see the jockeys in a much different way than they're used to seeing them,” said jockey agent Neal Wilson. “We have a large picnic area and plenty of great things for families to enjoy. It's going to be a great day and we encourage everyone to come out and join in the fun.”

The Woodbine racing community has banded together to raise funds for the popular rider, who was getting back on horses after suffering a concussion last fall. A GoFundMe was organized by fellow jockey and close friend, Isabelle Wenc.

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Roth Joins Woodbine Board of Directors

Owner and breeder Jaime Roth of LNJ Foxwood Stables has been appointed to the Woodbine Entertainment Board of Directors.

“Woodbine is excited to announce the appointment of Jaime to its Board of Directors,” said Christine Magee, Chair of the Woodbine Entertainment Board of Directors. “We look forward to working with Jaime and will benefit greatly from her expertise as we leverage her horse racing experience to continue to grow the sport of horse racing in Ontario, and our brand and racing product globally.”

Roth is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and holds a degree in Journalism as well as a Masters in Sports Business from New York University. She started LNJ Foxwood with her parents in 2012 and is now a Breeders' Cup Member and on the Board of Directors for Keeneland.

Woodbine Entertainment also announced that Mark Saunders is re-joining its Board of Directors after taking a short leave of absence to run in the recent Provincial Election.

Saunders is a retired police officer and most recently, the Chief of Police for the Toronto Police Service. Saunders and Roth's appointments to Woodbine Entertainment's Board of Directors is subject to regulatory approval.

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Connect Firster Impresses At Woodbine

5th-Woodbine, C$104,200, Msw, 6-12, 2yo, 5f (AWT), :57.57, ft, 6 1/4 lengths.
BATTLE STRIKE (c, 2, Connect–Hold the Sugar, by Forest Wildcat), dispatched at 4-5 favoritism for his career debut, showed good speed from the gate to take the lead from mid-pack inside of Kaukokaipuu (Mr Speaker) through an opening quarter in :45.73. A length clear into the far turn racing just off the rail, it became a one-horse race down the stretch as Battle Strike powered home unchallenged to win impressively by 6 1/4 lengths as Kaukokaipuu held off the pack for second. The winner, a half-brother to Spring Tempest (Spring At Last), SW & GSP, $184,085, is the last reported foal from his dam who was last reported bred to Collected in 2021. Sales History: $130,000 Ylg '21 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $48,348. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by TVG.
O-Tracy Farmer; B-James A., Janeane A., & J. Arika Everatt – Meeuse (ON); T-Mark E. Casse.

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