Jason Portuondo

Jason Portuondo, the longtime on-air simulcast host at Woodbine Entertainment, will be leaving the organization after the June 26 show. Portuondo, who has been with Woodbine since 2014, has accepted a role with the AGCO as a Racing Official. "Jason has been a big part of our racing product over the years and represented our brand, our sport, and our industry with professionalism, enthusiasm, and integrity," said Jim Lawson, CEO, Woodbine Entertainment. "Although we will certainly miss Porty, it's comforting to know he will remain in our industry, and we...

Woodbine Entertainment and sports streaming platform DAZN Canada announced the new four-part live Thoroughbred racing series DAZN Day at the Races. Hosted by Woodbine Entertainment's Jason Portuondo, DAZN Day at the Races will kick off Saturday, June 26th at 3 p.m. ET and feature racing from Woodbine Racetrack as well as Belmont, Delaware Park and Churchill Downs. "We are thrilled to partner with DAZN Canada to offer this new live horse racing series to their customers across the country," said Michael Copeland, Chief Commercial Officer, Woodbine Entertainment. "Racing has such...