Twitter Accounts to Follow for the Woodbine Mile
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It's Woodbine Mile week and whether you're looking for handicapping tips, fashion advice or suggestions about things to do around Woodbine, there is a Twitter account out there to get you the info you need. From jockeys and trainers to Woodbine employees and media who cover the races, there are so many great accounts associated with the Toronto racetrack. To get you started, we've compiled a list of some of the best Twitter accounts to follow leading up to the Woodbine Mile or, more appropriately, #WoMile.
@TripleDeadHeat
This is the Twitter account of Keith McCalmont from Woodbine's media department. He writes, handicaps and takes some gorgeous photos. His account literally brings the experience of a day at the races at Woodbine to people who aren't physically there to experience it. Keith is a must following leading up to #WoMile.
@WoodbineRacing
The official account of Woodbine is an obvious one to follow for updates on the races, pictures from around the track, and lots of helpful links.
@WoodbineBratt & @WoodbineDawn
Jeff Bratt and Dawn Lupul are the on-air racing analysts for Woodbine and are both are essential resources if you plan on playing the races on #WoMile Day.
@MrWillW
Will Wong is a Toronto-based celebrity and entertainment blogger. He also happens to be a huge horse racing fan and is a staple at Woodbine.
@EJWilson81
Emma-Jayne Wilson is one of the most popular jockeys at Woodbine. She's also the only female rider to win Canada’s equivalent of the Kentucky Derby, the Queen's Plate. She's extremely active on Twitter and a great follow for #WoMile.
@JockeyChantal, @JockeyJesse, @SkyeJockey, and @JennaBray10
In addition to Emma-Jayne Wilson, several other Woodbine jockeys are pretty active on Twitter. These are a few more jockey accounts to follow on #WoMile week.
@Skipskipskipping
Jeff 'Skippy' Bowen is an assistant trainer and one of the track's most colorful characters. He also tweets out some beautiful photos from the Woodbine backstretch.
@LDMcPherson
Doug McPherson is an extremely passionate young racing fan, blogger and handicapper. If you're looking for advice on playing the races, Doug is a great resource.
@Jsiscos_WOMoh
John Siscos heads up the media relations and communications department at Woodbine and tweets out a wide range of content, from race updates to photos from all over the track.
@JuleConway, @Iminfantasyland, @normf66, @reddogcw, and @bk_buck
Woodbine has one of the strongest communities of racing fans on Twitter and these are some of the most active and entertaining "tweeters" who follow the circuit.
@ax1campbell
Alex Campbell is an award-winning writer who covers Woodbine for @DRFInsidePost. He's a super friendly guy who started a blog a few years back and worked his way up to become a full time racing reporter. Alex is extremely approachable and knowledgeable.
@DRFGierkink
Ron Gierkink is a long time Daily Racing Form handicapper at Woodbine. He knows just about everyone at the track and enough history to fill books. Keep an eye on his feed for race picks, changes and results.
@Goodbine56
Phil McSween's account will take you behind the scenes at Woodbine. He is a television features producer and is a great follow for unique photos and insights.
@MikeMehak
Mike Mehak is a former jockey turned trainer and he's a tweeting machine. He's a funny guy and a pretty entertaining follow on both racing and non-racing fronts.