September Horse Person of the Month: Angel Romo Sotelo Posted on September 26, 2023, updated on September 26, 2023 by grace Time on the Woodbine backstretch is, without fail, time happily spent for Angel Romo Sotelo. He is, like the countless others who work in…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (September 23-24) Posted on September 25, 2023, updated on September 25, 2023 by grace Dazzling debut Lady Wellington, a 2-year-old daughter of Frac Daddy-Erin Commodity, recorded a 4 ½-length score in her first start, a 5…
War Painter is the queen of the Victorian Queen Posted on September 24, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 24, 2023 – War Painter, under Patrick Husbands, brushed to the lead late en route to victory in Sunday’s $100,000…
Zippy Gizmo rallies late to take Bull Page Posted on September 24, 2023, updated on September 24, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 24, 2023 – Zippy Gizmo got up in the final strides to take top prize in the $100,000 Bull Page…
Nominations released for Grade 1 Canadian International Posted on September 22, 2023, updated on September 22, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 22, 2023 – Twenty-six accomplished runners from around the world are nominated to the 84th running of the $750,000 Canadian International, one of…
Race 7 & 8 cancelled at Woodbine Posted on September 21, 2023, updated on September 22, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 21, 2023— Woodbine Entertainment has cancelled the remainder of Thursday’s card of live racing following Race 6 due to a…
Meko Makee tests out turf in Bull Page Stakes Posted on September 21, 2023, updated on September 22, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 21, 2023 – Fresh off a resounding maiden-breaking score, Meko Makee, a bay son of Hyper-Miss Curly Q, steps up to…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (September 16-17) Posted on September 18, 2023, updated on September 18, 2023 by grace A Mile in style Master of The Seas (IRE), trained by Charlie Appleby for owner/breeder Godolphin, put on a masterful performance in…
Ready To Venture rallies to take G3 Seaway Posted on September 17, 2023, updated on September 17, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 17, 2023 – Lael Stable’s homebred Ready to Venture (GB) looked right at home in winning the $150,000 Seaway Stakes (G3)…
Millie Girl looks to make the grade in G3 Seaway Posted on September 15, 2023, updated on September 15, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 15, 2023 – A field of nine fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up, will travel seven furlongs on the Toronto Tapeta…
My Boy Prince tries deeper waters in Woodbine’s Grade 1 bet365 Summer Stakes Posted on September 14, 2023, updated on September 14, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 14, 2023 – My Boy Prince, who turned plenty of heads with his runaway victory in Woodbine’s Simcoe Stakes, will…
Dazzling Star looks to extend remarkable streak for Appleby in Grade 1 Johnnie Walker Natalma Posted on September 14, 2023, updated on September 14, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 14, 2023 – Trainer Charlie Appleby has a remarkable record at Woodbine, with his last seven starters here heading back to…
G1 Turf Champions Day: Ricoh Woodbine Mile, bet365 Summer Stakes, and Johnnie Walker Natalma highlight world-class Saturday card Posted on September 13, 2023, updated on September 14, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 13, 2023 – Automatic Breeders’ Cup berths are on the line as compelling editions of the Ricoh Woodbine Mile, bet365 Summer Stakes, and…
Registration open for Woodbine Mile Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge Posted on September 13, 2023, updated on September 13, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 13, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment will be hosting a Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge on this Saturday’s Turf Champions Day, headlined by…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (September 9-10) Posted on September 11, 2023, updated on September 11, 2023 by grace Gold standard Hemlo Gold, a 3-year-old son of Not Bourbon-Charge the Net, was the longest shot on the board in Saturday’s race…
Woodbine adjusts post times Posted on September 11, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 10, 2023— Woodbine today announced the post times for live racing have been adjusted. As of Thursday, September 14th, the post…
Tito’s Calling comes calling in Wonder Where Posted on September 10, 2023, updated on September 10, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 10, 2023 – Tito’s Calling rocketed home along the rail to win the $250,000 Wonder Where Stakes, the third leg…
Moira magnificent in dominant Canadian Stakes (G2T) score Posted on September 9, 2023, updated on September 9, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 9, 2023 – Moira, Canada’s reigning horse of the year, rocketed away from her rivals en route to an emphatic…
Palazzi powers home in Pattison Singspiel Stakes (G3T) Posted on September 9, 2023, updated on September 9, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 9, 2023 – Unhurried early, Palazzi, under Sahin Civaci, was full of run down the lane to take Saturday’s $150,000…
August Horse Person of the Month: Marge Szigeti Posted on September 8, 2023, updated on September 8, 2023 by grace For Marge Szigeti, home truly is where the horses are. There was never any doubt, really, as to where the native of…
Eight sophomore fillies chase top prize in Wonder Where / Canadiansweetheart zips into Zadracarta in winning form Posted on September 7, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 7, 2023 – This year’s edition of the Canadian Triple Tiara concludes with Sunday’s running of the $250,000 Wonder Where Stakes, at Woodbine. Set…
G1 winner Fev Rover set to defend Canadian Stakes crown / Malibu Mambo set for Grade 3 Singspiel test Posted on September 6, 2023, updated on September 6, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 6, 2023 – Irish-bred Fev Rover, fresh off a victory in the Beverly D. (G1T), is back to defend her title…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (September 2-3) Posted on September 4, 2023, updated on September 4, 2023 by grace Spring has sprung Spring Mountain, bred by DRF Woodbine handicapper/scribe Ron Gierkink, won Saturday’s second race. Trained by Catherine Day Phillips, the…
Monday live racing cancelled at Woodbine due to extreme heat Posted on September 4, 2023, updated on September 5, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 4, 2023— Due to the extreme heat forecasted for the Toronto area today, Woodbine has made the decision in consultation…
