Canadian Horseman Paul Buttigieg Dies

Canadian Horseman Paul Buttigieg Dies

Longtime Canadian-based trainer, breeder and owner Paul Buttigieg died, according to a Woodbine release Wednesday. Over the course of his career at Woodbine, the horseman amassed 672 wins and more than $19 million in earnings as a trainer. Buttigieg also operated his own training center in Egbert, Ontario–Buttigieg Training Centre–where trainers such as Robert Tiller, Kevin Attard and Michael De Paulo were stabled. Buttigieg's most significant h…

Woodbine Mourns the Passing of Renowned Horseman Paul Buttigieg - Woodbine Racetrack

TORONTO, May 28, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment is joining the racing community in mourning the passing of longtime trainer, breeder, and owner Paul Buttigieg, a respected and accomplished figure in Canadian horse racing. A fixture in the Woodbine racing community for decades, Buttigieg was known for his unwavering dedication to the sport, his deep knowledge of horses, and hands-on approach to training. Over the course of his distinguished career…