Sharp trainee Devine Mischief ships in for Ruling Angel victory Posted on October 14, 2018, updated on October 14, 2018 by TORONTO, October 14, 2018—Devine Mischief, the first Canadian starter for trainer Joe Sharp, was up in the last jump to edge out…
Woodbine turf is (E.P.) Taylor-made for jockey Andrea Atzeni Posted on October 13, 2018, updated on October 13, 2018 by TORONTO, October 13, 2018— Sheikha Reika capped off a stellar Saturday afternoon at Woodbine for jockey Andrea Atzeni, winning the 62nd running…
Desert Encounter triumphs in the Pattison Canadian International Posted on October 13, 2018 by TORONTO, October 13, 2018—Desert Encounter, closing stoutly on the outside under jockey Andrea Atzeni, ran down the 3-1 favourite Thundering Blue in…
Pattison Canadian International Quotes Posted on October 13, 2018, updated on October 17, 2018 by TORONTO, October 13, 2018 – Desert Encounter and jockey Andrea Atzeni won the 81st running of the $800,000 Pattison Canadian International contested over…
Hembree rallies late for Nearctic victory Posted on October 13, 2018, updated on October 13, 2018 by TORONTO, October 13, 2018— Hembree, finishing strongly down the centre of the track under jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., was up in time…
Lookin to Strike strikes Ontario Derby paydirt Posted on October 13, 2018, updated on October 13, 2018 by TORONTO, October 13, 2018—Gary Barber’s Lookin to Strike was kept in striking distance of the leader throughout most of the Grade 3,…
Pedigree Matters: Sid Fernando assesses the Pattison Canadian International Posted on October 13, 2018 by By Sid Fernando for Woodbine.com TORONTO, October 13, 2018 – The Grade l Pattison Canadian International Stakes at 12 furlongs is a test of…
Apprentice jockey Kimura wins five races at Woodbine Posted on October 12, 2018, updated on October 12, 2018 by TORONTO, October 12, 2018 – Apprentice jockey Kazushi Kimura enjoyed one of the biggest days of his promising career with a five-win…
Seasoned jockey Bahen keeping his eye on the prize Posted on October 12, 2018 by By: Hayley Morrison for Woodbine.com TORONTO, October 12, 2018 – Canadian-born rider Steven Bahen will be looking to add another graded stakes…
Clocker Report: Horses to watch this weekend Posted on October 12, 2018, updated on October 12, 2018 by TORONTO, October 12, 2018 – Each week, Woodbine’s head clocker Ernie Perri comments on some of the top workouts watched, highlighting horses…
Geller rooting for Vega Magic in Climbing Everest Posted on October 12, 2018 by TORONTO, October 12, 2018 – Participating in Sky World Racing’s Climbing Everest promotion for a chance to win a $5,000 (USD) donation…
Win the War returns to Woodbine looking to conquer Ruling Angel Posted on October 11, 2018 by TORONTO, October 11, 2018—Win the War, undefeated in three starts at Woodbine, returns to her preferred environs for Sunday’s $100,000 Ruling Angel…
Turf Endurance leader Artistico aims to wrap up series a winner Posted on October 11, 2018, updated on October 11, 2018 by TORONTO, October 11, 2018—Artistico already has nailed down the honours in this year’s Turf Endurance Series at Woodbine, with victories in two…
Strike Me Down sets sights on Grade 3 Ontario Derby crown Posted on October 11, 2018 by TORONTO, October 11, 2018 – Strike Me Down, an Ontario-bred son of Tapit, will chase his first added-money score in Saturday’s Grade…
Holding Gold seeking firmer ground in Nearctic Posted on October 11, 2018 by TORONTO, October 11, 2018—Holding Gold is back in town, hoping for firmer going in Saturday’s Grade 2 Nearctic at six furlongs on…
A fine field of nine ready to contest the E.P. Taylor Stakes Posted on October 10, 2018, updated on October 10, 2018 by TORONTO, October 10, 2018 – An impressive field of nine fillies and mares will go postward in the Grade 1, $500,000 E.P….
Field set for the 81st edition of the Pattison Canadian International Posted on October 10, 2018, updated on October 10, 2018 by TORONTO, October 10, 2018—Thundering Blue, coming off an impressive win in Sweden’s Group 3 Stockholm Cup International, heads a large and competitive…
Pattison Canadian International post position draw to be streamed live Posted on October 10, 2018, updated on October 10, 2018 by TORONTO, October 10, 2018 – The post position draw for Saturday’s $800,000 Pattison Canadian International, a Grade 1 stakes event to be…
Pattison Canadian International Notes for Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Posted on October 9, 2018, updated on October 9, 2018 by EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 PATTISON CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL (13) Horse – Owner – Trainer – Jockey Arklow – Donegal Racing, Bulger,…
View from the Booth by Robert Geller Posted on October 9, 2018, updated on October 6, 2018 by TORONTO, October 9, 2018 – Each week, track announcer Robert Geller comments on some of the performances that caught his eye, highlighting…
Kingsport prevails in Bunty Lawless duel Posted on October 8, 2018 by TORONTO, October 8, 2018— Kingsport, benefitting from a ground-saving trip under Patrick Husbands, was headed in deep stretch but battled back for…
Pattison Canadian International Notes for Monday, October 8, 2018 Posted on October 8, 2018 by EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 PATTISON CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL (13) Horse – Owner – Trainer – Jockey Arklow – Donegal Racing, Bulger,…
Avie’s Flatter golden in Cup and Saucer Stakes Posted on October 7, 2018, updated on October 7, 2018 by TORONTO, October 7, 2018—Avie’s Flatter had experienced problems at the start in his first two appearances but was the consummate professional on…
Pattison Canadian International Notes for Sunday, October 7, 2018 Posted on October 7, 2018 by EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 PATTISON CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL (13) Horse – Owner – Trainer – Jockey Arklow – Donegal Racing, Bulger,…