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…
Georgian Bay and Lake Huron kick off Ontario Sire Heritage Series / Woodbine Thoroughbred Pick 5 Guarantee Updates Posted on August 5, 2022 by clomon TORONTO, August 5, 2022 – A pair of $100,000 stakes, the Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, mark the start of this year’s…
Woodbine Thoroughbred Pick 5 Guarantee Updates Posted on August 3, 2022 by clomon TORONTO, August 3, 2022 – Effective this Saturday, August 6, the Pick 5 guarantee at Woodbine will increase to $100,000 on Saturdays…
The dawn of a new, world-class Woodbine dining experience Posted on August 3, 2022 by clomon It’s only fitting that Chef Scott Davidson has a lot on his plate these days. Just three-plus months into his head chef…
Souper Success seeks stakes success in Ontario Jockey Club Posted on June 17, 2022, updated on June 17, 2022 by clomon TORONTO, June 16, 2022 – Michael De Paulo trainee Souper Success goes after his second career stakes score in Sunday’s $100,000 Ontario…
The Gift of Something Extra Posted on October 26, 2021 by clomon Chris Lomon, Woodbine Communications Gail Cox didn’t need to be standing at the fence to know how the scenes would play out….
