Free Rein

'Free Rein,' the award-winning docuseries produced by Woodbine Entertainment that brings viewers into the races and behind the scenes to follow leading jockeys and trainers on their quests to capture Canada's most prestigious racing titles, will return for a second season on Jan. 10. "Creating high-quality and accessible content about horse racing, like 'Free Rein', is crucial to the growth of the sport," said Woodbine-based trainer Santino Di Paola. "I'd love to see more young people interested in racing, and this is the way to connect with them." Among the...

'Woodbine: Free Rein', a documentary series produced about womens' experiences in horse racing, has taken top honors at the Hashtag Sports Awards in New York, according to a release from the Woodbine communications office. Woodbine's content team, including producers Alanna Nolan and Nathan Riddell and director Jake Thompson, were recognized in the 'Best Women's Sports Content' category for episode four of 'Free Rein', entitled, The World-Class Women of Woodbine. The episode focused on the unique nature of horse racing, where women jockeys compete head-to-head with their male counterparts as well...