Ivan Bigg: Who are the top contenders in The King’s Plate according to betting rules? Posted on August 16, 2024, updated on August 23, 2024 by clomon By Ivan Bigg So, what do betting rules say about The King’s Plate? If you’ve been reading my columns on the Woodbine…
Molly Jo Rosen Handicaps The King’s Plate Posted on August 16, 2024, updated on August 23, 2024 by clomon If I had $50 and a prayer to the racing gods, here’s how I’d play The King’s Plate: $5 WPS ($15 total):…
Top 3 Woodbine Weekend Highlights (July 27-28) Posted on July 29, 2024, updated on July 29, 2024 by clomon Win Mark Casse made his mark on Saturday. The dual Hall of Fame trainer won the $135,000 Ontario Colleen Stakes (G3T) with…
Molly Jo Rosen handicaps the Woodbine Oaks and Grade 2 Connaught Cup Posted on July 20, 2024 by clomon R8 | G2 Connaught Cup for 3&up going 7f (T) 2-Cruden Bay (10/1) ~ yes it’s a step up to graded company…
Top 5 reasons to watch and wager on the Woodbine Oaks Posted on July 19, 2024, updated on July 19, 2024 by clomon Big field = Big betting opportunities With 14 horses going postward in Saturday’s $500,000 race for Canada’s best 3-year-old fillies, there are…
What some of the Oaks connections are saying Posted on July 18, 2024 by clomon “She is extremely versatile in her ability to run well on different surfaces and distances. She ran a great one last time…
Georgian Bay, Lake Huron kick off Ontario Sired Heritage Series Posted on July 4, 2024, updated on July 4, 2024 by clomon TORONTO, July 4, 2024 – A pair of stakes, the $100,000 Georgian Bay and $100,000 Lake Huron, mark the start of this…
Hendrie Stakes: Play the Music looks to top Grade 3 chart (again) Posted on July 3, 2024, updated on July 5, 2024 by clomon TORONTO, July 3, 2024 – Play the Music chases her third straight Grade 3 stakes score when she takes on 11 rivals…
Top 3 Woodbine Weekend Highlights (June 29-30) Posted on July 1, 2024 by clomon Paramount Prince in full flight. Photo by Michael Burns. Win Paramount Prince put on a kingly performance in the Dominion Day…
Molly Jo Rosen Handicaps Saturday’s 5 Graded Stakes at Woodbine Posted on June 29, 2024 by clomon Canada Day Racing Festival 22°C / 72°F with a risk of thunderstorms R6 | G3 Selene Stakes for 3yo F going…
Molly Jo Rosen Handicaps Sunday’s Jackpot Hi-5 Mandatory Payout Race Posted on June 23, 2024 by clomon Molly Jo Rosen – @MollyJoRosen Race 10 | AOC (50) for 3&up going 1-1/16 mi. (A) Disclaimer – as Robert…
Guest Handicapper Molly Jo Rosen’s Saturday Graded Stakes Selections Posted on May 31, 2024 by clomon Molly Jo Rosen’s (@MollyJoRosen on X) pony punditry is rooted in 30-plus years around horses and over 20 years of working all…
Kazushi Kimura: A Rising Star chronicles remarkable journey of the star rider Posted on May 31, 2024 by clomon TORONTO, May 31, 2024 – The compelling and inspirational journey of champion jockey Kazushi Kimura is brought to life in Kazushi Kimura:…
Indy Champagne looks to uncork big effort in Grade 3 Belle Mahone Posted on May 30, 2024 by clomon TORONTO, May 30, 2024 – Chiefswood Stables’ homebred Indy Champagne takes on nine rivals in Saturday’s $135,000 Belle Mahone Stakes (G3), at…
Will this “rule” help you win your Kentucky Derby bets? Posted on May 3, 2024, updated on May 8, 2024 by clomon By Ivan Bigg So will my horseplaying rules give you, not only the winner of the Kentucky Derby, but also the…
Former Woodbine racehorse Wabbit set to contest MARS Badminton 5* Event Posted on May 3, 2024 by clomon Only two thoroughbreds from North America will contest the world-renowned MARS Badminton Horse Trials 5* Event in England from May 8 to…
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Announces Ballot of Finalists for Class of 2024 Posted on April 9, 2024, updated on April 9, 2024 by clomon The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Standardbred and Thoroughbred Nomination Committees have determined the categories and finalists to appear on the…
Monday Morning Quarter Pole @WoodbineTB: Trainer Layne Giliforte Posted on February 26, 2024 by clomon TORONTO, February 26, 2024 – In this week’s edition of MMQP, graded stakes-winning trainer Layne Giliforte talks about his excellent 2023 campaign…
Robert Geller: Reflections on “The Land of the Rising Stars” Posted on March 9, 2023 by clomon The Saudi Cup Day was in progress as my return flight out of Haneda, Tokyo jetted me back across the Pacific Ocean…
Woodbine Winter Watch: Gail Cox and David Moran Posted on March 6, 2023, updated on March 5, 2023 by clomon TORONTO, March 6, 2023 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day (April 22) of the 2023 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, the Woodbine…
A Good Life Beyond the Wire Posted on September 26, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by clomon The final finish line the Thoroughbreds cross marks the start of a new beginning thanks to Katie Larsen. Whether they happen to…
A Queen’s Plate ‘Duke’ and his merry band Posted on August 8, 2022, updated on August 8, 2022 by clomon Get ready for the Duke of Love show, Queen’s Plate edition. When the leggy, robust colt steps onto the racetrack ahead of…
Woodbine Cancels Sunday’s Card as Safety Precaution Posted on August 7, 2022 by clomon Toronto, ON, August 7, 2022 – Due to extreme heat in the weather forecast, Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it is cancelling…
Twice as nice: Souper Hoity Toity triumphs in Grade 3 Ontario Colleen Posted on August 6, 2022 by clomon TORONTO, August 6, 2022 – Souper Hoity Toity, under Patrick Husbands, made it two straight stakes wins after taking the Grade 3…