Patches O’Houlihan sets track record in dominant Thorncliffe triumph
TORONTO, May 4, 2025 – Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s reigning Horse of the Year, made his first start of the 2025 one for…
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Earhart (FR) glides to first-class Grade 3 Whimsical glory
TORONTO, May 3, 2025 – Earhart (FR), under Rafael Hernandez, soared to a splendid score in the $150,000 Whimsical Stakes (G3) Presented…
More Than Muscle: Jennifer Stein’s Mission to Lift Up Jockeys
Jennifer Stein is taking her lifelong admiration of jockeys the extra mile. Long before she would saddle up in a mentorship role…
Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s Reigning Horse of the Year, kicks off campaign in Thorncliffe
TORONTO, May 1, 2025– Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s newly crowned Horse of the Year, is set to make his 5-year-old debut in Sunday’s…
Kentucky Derby: Watch and Wager with Woodbine
TORONTO, May 1, 2025— Woodbine Entertainment invites local racing fans to watch and wager on the 151st Kentucky Derby at Woodbine and Woodbine…
Live Oak pair, Star Candy and Ticker Tape Home, set for Grade 3 Whimsical test
TORONTO, April 30, 2025– The field for Saturday’s $150,000 Whimsical Stakes Presented by Crown Royal (G3) includes the Live Oak Plantation duo…
Mansetti slices his way to Woodstock Stakes win
TORONTO, April 27, 2025 — Mansetti, sent off as the 2-1 choice, surged past rivals late to capture the $125,000 Woodstock Stakes…
Danner-trained duo delivers in Star Shoot
TORONTO, April 26, 2025 – Brindi (IRE), and Listen and Learn, both from the barn of Kelsey Danner, went one-two in the…
A Face in the Stall: How Pink Gelato Won Julie Belanger’s Heart
TORONTO, April 25, 2025— One look was all it took for Julie Belanger to know the grey gelding would one day be…
Incoming, Church and State, set for Woodstock test
TORONTO, April 24, 2025 – Nine hopefuls, including Incoming, and Church and State, will contest the $125,000 Woodstock Stakes, Sunday at Woodbine. …
Sheri Riddoch’s (@gofilly) Tips and Best Bet for Opening Day at Woodbine
Happy Woodbine Opening Day! After what feels like an eternity of winter, the start of a new Woodbine racing season is a…
Star Shoot Stakes headlines opening day at Woodbine
TORONTO, April 23, 2025 – The $125,000 Star Shoot Stakes is the feature race on Saturday’s opening day card of the 2025…
Woodbine ready to start 2025 Thoroughbred Season
TORONTO, April 22, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment is set to launch its 70th Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario,…
LongRun Ladies’ Lunch Tickets On Sale
TORONTO, April 21 2025— Woodbine Entertainment is proud to once again host LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society‘s annual Ladies’ Lunch on Saturday, May…
5 Questions with Richard Dos Ramos
TORONTO, April 18, 2025— Richard Dos Ramos produced countless memorable moments over the course of a 32-year riding career in which he…
Game Changers: Junior Hot Shot
TORONTO, April 14, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…
5 Questions with Robert Geller
Robert Geller’s life in horse racing has filled his passport with stamps from all over the world. Born in Birmingham, England, Geller’s…
Game Changers: Philip Banks
TORONTO, April 7, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…
5 Questions with Lauren Millet
TORONTO, April 4, 2025— Growing up in North Pelham, Ontario, Lauren Millet had always dreamed of working with racehorses. Today, the Farm…
New Off-Track Betting Location in Alliston, Ontario
TORONTO, April 2, 2025— Rocco’s Fine Foods & Catering in Alliston, Ontario, is Woodbine Entertainment’s newest Champions off-track betting location. Champions off-track…
Game Changers: Caitlinhergrtness
TORONTO, April 1, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…
Woodbine Entertainment Celebrates Racing Directors Megan Walker and Martha Wakely
TORONTO, March 31, 2025— Throughout horse racing history, women have made invaluable contributions to advancing the sport, from breaking barriers as jockeys…
Woodbine releases 2025 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule
TORONTO, March 31, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment today unveiled the stakes schedule for the 2025 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack. The…
5 Questions with Pietro Moran
TORONTO, March 29, 2025— For Pietro Moran, son of jockeys David and Maria Moran, following in his parents’ footsteps was an easy…