The 166th Edition of The King’s Plate Set for August 16 Posted on March 4, 2025, updated on March 4, 2025 by grace TORONTO, March 4, 2025— The King’s Plate returns to Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for its 166th running. Get ready…
Game Changers: Wicked Django Posted on March 3, 2025 by grace TORONTO, March 3, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…
5 Questions with Jesse Korona Posted on February 28, 2025, updated on February 28, 2025 by grace TORONTO, February 28, 2025—A natural affection for animals and an early taking to the sport inspired Jesse Korona’s fascination with Thoroughbred racing….
Game Changers: Scorching Posted on February 24, 2025 by grace TORONTO, February 24, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…
Game Changers: He’s Not Joking Posted on February 18, 2025, updated on February 18, 2025 by grace TORONTO, February 18, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…
5 Questions with Steve Flint Posted on February 14, 2025, updated on February 14, 2025 by grace TORONTO, February 14, 2025— Doing things the right way with the right people by his side is what fuels trainer Steve Flint…
Game Changers: No More Options Posted on February 10, 2025, updated on February 10, 2025 by grace TORONTO, February 10, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…
5 Questions with Yvonne Schwabe Posted on February 7, 2025, updated on February 7, 2025 by grace TORONTO, February 7, 2025— For third-generation horse person Yvonne Schwabe, breeding and racing Thoroughbreds is not just a business – it’s a…
Game Changers: Mystic Lake Posted on February 3, 2025, updated on February 7, 2025 by grace TORONTO, February 3, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…
5 Questions With Spring Farm Posted on January 31, 2025 by grace TORONTO, January 31, 2025— Spring Farm is a Thoroughbred farm specializing in raising top-quality racehorses. The farm, located in Prospect Hill, Ontario,…
Game Changers: Hay Hay Paula Posted on January 27, 2025 by grace TORONTO, January 27, 2024 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…
5 Questions with Bill Tharrenos Posted on January 24, 2025, updated on January 24, 2025 by grace January 24, 2024 – After a career-best campaign in 2024, trainer Bill Tharrenos is hungry for more in 2025. Last year, the…
Game Changers: Unbridled Weather Posted on January 20, 2025 by grace TORONTO, January 20, 2024 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…
Game Changers: Moira Posted on January 13, 2025, updated on January 13, 2025 by grace TORONTO, January 13, 2024 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…
Award-winning docuseries Free Rein returns for Second Season Posted on January 6, 2025, updated on January 6, 2025 by grace TORONTO, January 6, 2025—Woodbine Entertainment has announced its award-winning docuseries Free Rein, featuring the elite competitors of Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Racing, will…
Civaci, Casse, Schickedanz lead 2024 Woodbine season Posted on December 19, 2024 by grace TORONTO, December 19, 2024 – The recently concluded 2024 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack saw jockey Sahin Civaci, trainer Mark Casse…
Ron’s Gizmo nets first stakes win in Steady Growth Posted on December 15, 2024 by grace TORONTO, December 15, 2024 – Ron’s Gizmo, the 6-5 choice, got up late to take Sunday’s $100,000 Steady Growth Stakes, for Ontario-sired…
Fashionably Fab wins La Prevoyante thriller Posted on December 14, 2024, updated on December 14, 2024 by grace TORONTO, December 14, 2024 – Fashionably Fab needed every inch of ground to secure her second straight $100,000 La Prevoyante Stakes, Saturday…
Spirit of Jericho: Soaring to new heights Posted on December 14, 2024, updated on December 15, 2024 by grace Landen Bury knew it was meant to be. Not long after the teenager and his parents arrived at the sprawling, picturesque 100-acre…
Ron’s Gizmo seeks milestone score in Steady Growth Posted on December 12, 2024, updated on December 12, 2024 by grace TORONTO, December 12, 2024 – The $100,000 Steady Growth, a 1 1/16-mile main track stakes for Ontario-sired 3-year-olds and upward, headlines Sunday’s…
La Prevoyante Stakes: Third time the charm for Talk to Ya Later? Posted on December 11, 2024, updated on December 11, 2024 by grace TORONTO, December 11, 2024 – Talk to Ya Later, second in last year’s running of the La Prevoyante Stakes, takes on five…
Snow day: Get Smokin goes the distance in Grade 3 Valedictory Posted on December 7, 2024, updated on December 7, 2024 by grace TORONTO, December 7, 2024 – Multiple graded stakes winner Get Smokin, under Sahin Civaci, wired his nine rivals in the Grade 3…
Horse Person of the Month for November/December: Tylonn Green Posted on December 6, 2024 by grace There was a point in time when Tylonn Green wasn’t quite sure the horse life was for him. He had been around…
Eleven chase Grade 3 Valedictory glory Posted on December 4, 2024, updated on December 4, 2024 by grace TORONTO, December 4, 2024 – Saturday’s Grade 3 $135,000 bet365 Valedictory Stakes at Woodbine has attracted 11 starters, including multiple graded stakes…
