What’s on Track: Roads to Kentucky Derby, Oaks, Cross at Colonial Downs During Spread-Out Stakes Weekend Posted on March 12, 2026, updated on March 12, 2026 by grace Recharged Incredibolt enters the $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs a bounce back candidate after faltering to a last place finish in…
Woodbine Donates to Eurico Rosa da Silva’s Horse Therapy Program Posted on March 12, 2026, updated on March 12, 2026 by grace TORONTO, March 12, 2026—Woodbine Entertainment has proudly named former jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva’s Equine Experiential Connection program the first grant recipient…
My First Woodbine Win with John LeBlanc, Jr. Posted on March 12, 2026 by grace John LeBlanc, Jr. is a graded stakes-winning trainer whose career began in 1992. His father, John LeBlanc, Sr., a prominent jockey, won…
A reporter’s view of the Barbados Gold Cup by Hayley Morrison Posted on March 11, 2026 by grace Burnt arms and sore feet dutifully carried me around the Garrison Savannah as I reported on this year’s Sandy Lane Barbados Gold…
ICYMI: Favourites Outshined Across the Board over High Stakes Weekend Posted on March 9, 2026, updated on March 9, 2026 by grace A Powerful Display Speedway Stables’ Potente became 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points richer after a valiant triumph in the $200,000 San Felipe…
Jalon Samuel Captures 7th Barbados Gold Cup Victory with Public Sector Posted on March 8, 2026, updated on March 8, 2026 by grace In a thrilling finish, Woodbine-based jockey, Jalon Samuel swooped in with Public Sector to capture his seventh Gold Cup victory. The crowd…
Canadian Nicholas Tomlinson Targets Barbados Gold Cup with Deccan Prince Posted on March 6, 2026, updated on March 6, 2026 by grace Canadian-born trainer, Nicholas Tomlinson will send out Deccan Prince in this year’s Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup, which is scheduled to run…
King’s Plate Tickets Now on Sale Posted on March 6, 2026, updated on March 9, 2026 by grace TORONTO, March 6, 2026—Tickets to attend the 167th King’s Plate, taking place on August 15 at Woodbine Racetrack, are now on sale…
From the West Coast to Woodbine: Tara Neigel is Finding Her Stride Posted on March 5, 2026 by grace TORONTO, March 5, 2025— Acclimating to a new life at Woodbine, nearly 4,400 kilometres from home, wasn’t meant to happen overnight for…
Woodbine releases 2026 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule Posted on March 4, 2026, updated on March 10, 2026 by grace TORONTO, March 4, 2026 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the stakes schedule for the 2026 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack, set…
ICYMI: High Octane Dashes Define Major Stakes Weekends at Gulfstream, Aqueduct & Oaklawn Park Posted on March 2, 2026 by grace A Perfect 10 Commandment stood by his braintrust’s convictions that he could flourish at two turns with a powerful triumph in Saturday’s…
Betting the Fountain of Youth and Gotham Stakes with Handicapper Ed DeRosa Posted on February 27, 2026, updated on February 27, 2026 by grace It’s a tale of two trainers in Kentucky Derby prep races on Saturday featuring recent maiden winners with Triple Crown aspirations. Chief…
My First Woodbine Win with Fraser Aebly Posted on February 26, 2026, updated on February 26, 2026 by grace Fraser Aebly, 22, is from Grande Prairie, Alberta, which is 460 kilometres (265 miles) northwest of Edmonton. Before starting his riding career…
ICYMI: First-Time Stakes Winners Sprout from Coast to Coast Posted on February 23, 2026 by grace On the Hunt Stalking the top prize and 20 Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifying points in Saturday’s $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes, Great…
What’s On Track: Kentucky Derby Qualifying Points, Rematches, and More Headline Weekend Ahead Posted on February 20, 2026, updated on February 20, 2026 by grace Ding Ding Street Beast and Fulleffort will renew their rivalry in Saturday’s $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park with up…
167th King’s Plate set for Saturday, August 15 Posted on February 18, 2026, updated on February 18, 2026 by grace TORONTO, February 18, 2026 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced that the 167th running of The King’s Plate will take place on Saturday,…
Yawen Wu: Engineering Excellence on the Track Posted on February 17, 2026, updated on February 18, 2026 by grace Yawen Wu’s affinity for horses didn’t sprout out of nowhere. Her fondness for equines – specifically Thoroughbreds – didn’t begin with her…
What’s on Track: Big Purses, Kentucky Derby and Oaks Points Up for Grabs Over Star-Studded Stakes Weekend Posted on February 13, 2026 by grace Me or You A pair of unbeaten graded stakes winning sophomores will clash in the $500,000 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds…
Fire and Wine Fuels King’s Plate Dreams for Owner Paul Ryder Posted on February 13, 2026 by grace You can forgive Paul Ryder for being in a King’s Plate state of mind. The 167th edition of Canada’s iconic thoroughbred horse…
Betting the Risen Star Stakes with Handicapper Ed DeRosa Posted on February 12, 2026 by grace Even if Mother Nature has yet to bring the heat in 2026, the Kentucky Derby season is about to warm up with…
My First Woodbine Win: Catherine Day Phillips Posted on February 11, 2026, updated on February 11, 2026 by grace Catherine Day Phillips is a multiple graded stakes-winning trainer. She comes from a long line of accomplished horse people. Her father, Jim…
What’s on Track: Road to Kentucky Derby Passes Through Oaklawn, Santa Anita, & Tampa Bay Downs Posted on February 6, 2026 by grace Million-Dollar Question A deep cast of 14 sophomore stars will descend on Oaklawn Park this Friday for a shot at the top…
Edinburgh Castle: A Gentle Giant Finds His Place Posted on January 27, 2026, updated on January 27, 2026 by grace TORONTO, January 27, 2026— As she watched the head-turning gelding step off the trailer, Lauren Millet felt an immediate pull – something…
ICYMI: A Pegasus Weekend for the Ages at Gulfstream Posted on January 26, 2026 by grace Fourth Time’s the Charm After coming up short in the Pegasus World Cup (G1) on three separate occasions, Skippylongstocking, at 21-1, finally…
