Woodbine unveils new Standardbred paddock on Thursday

The separate 32-stall retention barn adjacent to the new paddock facility will serve both Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds and function as a quarantine barn, when necessary.

Bruce Murray, vice pesident of Standardbred racing, stated, "During the business phase of the paddock, we investigated the best practice features at other racetrack paddocks and incorporated them into this facility to make it state-of-the-art."

The new facilities have been built with "green" in mind. With improved insulation and "smart" metres installed throughout to monitor electricity consumption, the building will offer unparalleled comfort for horsemen and horses in both winter and summer.

"Gray" water from the wash stalls and parking lot will be diverted to the infield lagoons and used for watering and conditioning the racetracks.

Recycled products have been employed wherever possible, including fans, lights and heaters from the old paddock building. Both facilities are wheelchair accessible.

In recognition of its proven track record of keeping environmental sustainability as a key business strategy, WEG was honored as a recipient of the JohnsonDiversey’s Sustainable Facility Care Award at the ribbon cutting ceremony. (WEG)

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