For Immediate Release
HRRN LAUNCHES 2026 ‘WOODBINE WEEK’ SERIES AHEAD OF SATURDAY’S CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
LEXINGTON, KY (June 22, 2026) – Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN), the award-winning broadcast organization based in Lexington, KY, announced today the return of their popular ‘Woodbine Week’ series paying tribute the rich history and tradition of Woodbine Racetrack’s signature stakes races throughout their 2026 race meet.
The first in the five-part series runs Monday, June 22 through Saturday, June 29 leading up to Woodbine’s Canada Day celebration featuring a full slate of five graded stakes on the Saturday card: The Highlander (G2), Royal North (G2), Dominion Day (G3), Selene (G3), and Marine (G3).
Throughout the week, HRRN listeners will enjoy replays of previous running’s and interviews with connections from past races as well as contenders in this year’s renewals. Exclusive content will be featured across the network’s full platform of weekly talk shows, as well as on HRRN’s social media pages, website and e-newsletters.
All HRRN shows can be heard throughout North America on Sirius 162/XM 207 with live streaming and podcasts made available on the network’s website, www.horseracingradio.net, and multiple podcast platforms. A full schedule of all HRRN shows and additional affiliate information can also be found on the network’s site.
2026 ‘Woodbine Week’ Series and races scheduled to be celebrated:
- June 22 through June 27: Highlander (G2), Royal North (G2), Dominion Day (G3), Selene (G3), Marine (G3)
- July 13 through July 19: Woodbine Oaks, Plate Trial, Nassau (G2), Connaught Cup (G2)
- August 10 through August 15: King’s Plate, King Edward (G2), Canadian (G2), Bold Venture (G3), Soaring Free, Catch a Glimpse S.
- September 7 through September 12: E.P. Taylor (G1), Woodbine Mile (G1), Natalma (G1), Summer (G1), Ontario Matron (G3), Vigil S. (G3)
- September 28 through October 3: Canadian International (G1), Nearctic (G2), Dance Smartly (G2), Algonquin (G3)
About HRRN:
The Horse Racing Radio Network is your home for award-winning coverage of the biggest events in racing. HRRN produces a series of popular talk shows aired throughout the week on SiriusXM satellite radio, podcast on the HRRN website and on a multitude of podcast outlets: 1/ST BET Racing Show (Thursday, 4-6 p.m. ET), Brisnet Call In Show (Thursday, 6-7 p.m. ET), Betting with Bobby (Friday, 4-5 p.m. ET), Trainer Talk presented by Fasig-Tipton (Friday, 5-6 p.m. ET), Weekend Stakes Preview (Friday, 6-7 p.m. ET) and the Equine Forum presented by TwinSpires (Saturday, 8-11 a.m. ET).
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