Jockeys Canada

Rafael Hernandez https://zurl.co/Pyyc7 was the 2025 Woodbine leading jockey and had 171 winners that year. Puerto Rico-born, Sovereign Award winner, 3,200-plus career wins. Visit Jockey's Canada to explore his profile.

Fraser Aebly https://zurl.co/EYOFt is an active Woodbine-based jockey with 308 career wins to date. He finished second in the 2025 Woodbine standings with 94 victories. Visit Jockey's Canada to explore his profile.

We're back with an eight-race card this afternoon, and capper Ashley has the selections scoop in her tip sheet, available from our website here: https://www.forterieracing.com/tip-sheet

Happy Birthday to jockey Slade Callaghan https://zurl.co/fLXTK, who continues to compete at Woodbine Racetrack with confirmed entries as recently as July 2026, building on a career that spans decades. Originally from Barbados, he has accumulated 856 career wins and 31 stakes victories. His major triumphs include the Grade 1 Woodbine Mile, the Grade 3 Connaught Cup, and the Incitatus Cup on Barbados Day at Woodbine. In 2022, he received the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award, recognizing his lasting contribution to Canadian racing. Visit Jockey's Canada to read the full story.

Good luck, Rafi! 🇨🇦 🌎

Woodbine and Canadian Champion Rafael Hernandez will represent North America at the World All-Star Jockeys at Sapporo Racecourse this weekend 🏇

Pietro Moran https://zurl.co/80dHP won the 2025 Eclipse Award for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey, with strong results across multiple tracks. His background is rooted in a racing family tradition at Woodbine. Visit Jockey's Canada to explore his profile.

As we continue to look back on last week's CHRHF 2026 Induction Gala, we want to thank and recognize the organizations who have generously sponsored this year's inductions. Without the support of these organizations, we would not be able to hold this important annual event. Thank you to Ontario Racing, System Equine, Central Ontario Standardbred Association - COSA, OLG, Jockeys Canada, Ontario Harness Tracks, Horse Racing Alberta/The Horses, Omega Alpha - Equine and Woodbine Broadcast Production.
From all of us at the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, THANK YOU!

The Jockey's Benefit Association of Canada https://zurl.co/HnFRJ represents approximately 150 jockeys across Canadian racetracks. A nonprofit operating for over 75 years, with eleven directors and Executive Director Daren Gomez. Visit Jockey's Canada to learn more.