TORONTO, November 17 – LongRun Day at Woodbine, slated this year for Saturday, November 20, will feature a free calendar giveaway, an autograph session with some of Woodbine’s top jockeys, a photo opportunity with Time Alert, a 21-year-old son of the immortal Secretariat, as well as some great Christmas gift ideas for sale.

LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, whose adoption and placement programs help find homes for thoroughbreds in Ontario, will once again offer a little bit of everything for racing fans, starting at noon.

 The calendars, which will be available from noon until 3:00 p.m. on the second floor at the LongRun display, have been generously sponsored by the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) and feature many of LongRun’s thoroughbreds enjoying their retirement.

 Time Alert will be available for photos until 2:00 p.m. by the Hall of Fame entrance (west side of the racetrack) starting at noon.

 “Woodbine’s support has been an immeasurable help in assisting our mission to find homes for our valiant thoroughbreds who are no longer able to compete at the racetrack,” said Vicki Pappas, LongRun Chairperson. “The H.B.P.A.’s annual sponsorship of this calendar, which highlights the beauty and versatility of the thoroughbred, has proved to be one of our best marketing tools.”  

 “Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) invites racing fans to celebrate our equine athletes and support LongRun’s vision that our beautiful thoroughbred racehorses deserve a dignified retirement,” said Jane Holmes, WEG’s Vice President of Corporate Affairs.

For more information on LongRun, visit www.longrunretirement.com