Yorkton seeks king’s ransom in Play the King Stakes Posted on August 22, 2018 by TORONTO, August 22, 2018 – Chiefswood Stable homebred Yorkton goes after his sixth career victory and third added-money triumph in Saturday’s Grade…
Challenge Accepted: Kane Heron vs. Omar Moreno Posted on August 21, 2018, updated on August 21, 2018 by TORONTO, August 21, 2018 – Pound for pound, jockeys are arguably the toughest athletes in the sporting world. Woodbine’s riders exercise balance,…
The Jockey Club Elects Six New Members Posted on August 21, 2018, updated on August 21, 2018 by (With files provided by The Jockey Club) August 21, 2018 – The Jockey Club today announced the election of six new members:…
View from the Booth by Robert Geller Posted on August 21, 2018, updated on August 17, 2018 by TORONTO, August 21, 2018 – Each week, track announcer Robert Geller comments on some of the performances that caught his eye, highlighting…
Utmost denies Tiz a Slam a Sky Classic Stakes score Posted on August 19, 2018, updated on August 19, 2018 by TORONTO, August 19, 2018 – Augustin Stable’s Utmost denied Tiz a Slam another graded stakes win as he out-finished the favourite in…
Neepawa steals the show in the Breeders’ Stakes Posted on August 18, 2018, updated on August 18, 2018 by TORONTO, August 18, 2018 – Chiefswood Stable’s homebred Neepawa stole the show with a front-striding performance in the $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes, the…
In Pictures: Prepping for the Breeders’ Stakes Posted on August 18, 2018, updated on August 17, 2018 by TORONTO, August 18, 2018 – Woodbine’s award-winning track photographer Michael Burns visited some of the contenders leading up to the 128th running…
Clocker Report: Horses to watch this weekend Posted on August 17, 2018, updated on August 17, 2018 by TORONTO, August 17, 2018 – Each week, Woodbine’s head clocker Ernie Perri comments on some of the top workouts watched, highlighting horses…
Sky Classic Stakes a ‘slam’ dunk for Attfield? Posted on August 16, 2018, updated on August 19, 2018 by TORONTO, August 16, 2018 – Hall of Fame trainer Roger Attfield will have two shots at taking Sunday’s $175,000 Sky Classic Stakes…
Hernandez and the word on the Breeders’ Stakes Posted on August 16, 2018, updated on August 16, 2018 by By Jennifer Morrison for Woodbine.com TORONTO, August 16, 2018 – Rafael Hernandez has only been riding full time at Woodbine for two…
At The Wire with Jeff Bratt Posted on August 16, 2018 by TORONTO, August 16, 2018 – Join us each week as Woodbine commentator Jeff Bratt shares some analysis on horses that have run…
No dress rehearsal: Aheadbyacentury ready to take centre stage in Saturday’s Breeders’ Stakes Posted on August 15, 2018 by TORONTO, August 15, 2018 – Aheadbyacentury heads a field of nine Canadian-bred three-year-olds in Saturday’s $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes, third jewel of the…
Challenge Accepted: Elias Theodorou vs. Eurico Rosa da Silva Posted on August 14, 2018, updated on August 15, 2018 by TORONTO, August 14, 2018 – Pound for pound, jockeys are arguably the toughest athletes in the sporting world. Woodbine’s riders exercise balance,…
Avie’s Mineshaft defeats Dixie Moon in Wonder Where Posted on August 12, 2018, updated on August 12, 2018 by TORONTO, August 12, 2018 – Ivan Dalos’ homebred filly Avie’s Mineshaft wore down the favoured Woodbine Oaks champion, Dixie Moon, in the…
Decorated Solider earns his stripes in Seagram Cup upset Posted on August 12, 2018, updated on August 12, 2018 by TORONTO, August 12, 2018 – Longshot Decorated Solider earned his first graded stakes victory upsetting an accomplished field in the $125,000 Seagram…
Red Cabernet stirs up Victoriana Stakes celebrations Posted on August 11, 2018, updated on August 11, 2018 by TORONTO, August 11, 2018 – Red Cabernet defeated defending Victoriana Stakes champion Niigon’s Eclipse to give her connections lots to celebrate on…
Daring Duchess reigns from start to finish in Flaming Page Stakes Posted on August 11, 2018, updated on August 11, 2018 by TORONTO, August 11, 2018 – Woodbine newcomer Daring Duchess led from start to finish over 1-1/2 miles on the E.P. Taylor Turf…
Win the War returns a winner in Duchess Stakes Posted on August 11, 2018, updated on August 11, 2018 by TORONTO, August 11, 2018 – Gary Barber and John C. Oxley’s three-year-old filly Win the War returned to action off a seven-month…
Clocker Report: Horses to watch this weekend Posted on August 10, 2018 by TORONTO, August 10, 2018 – Each week, Woodbine’s head clocker Ernie Perri comments on some of the top workouts watched, highlighting horses…
Dixie Moon looks to eclipse Wonder Where rivals Posted on August 9, 2018 by TORONTO, August 9, 2018 – Sean and Dorothy Fitzhenry’s homebred Dixie Moon who, in June, held off the heralded Wonder Gadot to…
Melmich set to defend Seagram Cup title Posted on August 9, 2018 by TORONTO, August 9, 2018 – Stephen Chesney and Cory Hoffman’s Melmich returns to defend his title in Sunday’s co-featured Grade 3 $125,000…
Jim Phillips, LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society launch ‘I Like Mike’ fundraiser Posted on August 9, 2018 by (Files provided by LongRunThoroughbred Retirement Society) AUGUST 9, 2018 – Retired animal health business executive and equestrian, Jim Phillips, has created a…
National Book Lovers Day: For the love of a horse… Posted on August 9, 2018 by By Beverley Smith for Woodbine.com TORONTO, August 9, 2018 – In a far corner of Woodbine Racetrack, amid the water pails, and…
Tiller trainee Miss Savvy seeks Duchess crown Posted on August 8, 2018 by TORONTO, August 8 – A three-year-old daughter of Daaher, Miss Savvy looks to hit the stakes jackpot in her first added-money appearance,…