Can Queenston winner Kaukokaipuu take his connections to a place they’ve never been? Posted on June 11, 2023, updated on June 11, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 11, 2023 – Kaukokaipuu rallied impressively to take the $125,000 Queenston Stakes, Sunday afternoon at Woodbine. Fresh off a 9…
Ticker Tape Home dominates Fury Stakes Posted on June 10, 2023, updated on June 10, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 10, 2023 – Ticker Tape Home took the early lead and then toyed with her rivals en route to top prize…
Nominations released for King’s Plate and Woodbine Oaks Posted on June 9, 2023, updated on June 20, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 9, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the latest nomination numbers for The King’s Plate and Woodbine Oaks presented by…
Alagna six-pack set for Pepsi North America Cup eliminations Posted on June 8, 2023, updated on June 9, 2023 by grace MILTON, June 8, 2023 – Ten years after sending out Captaintreacherous to Pepsi North America Cup glory, trainer Tony Alagna will be…
Poulin in O T looks to net Queenston victory, big fields Sunday at Woodbine Posted on June 8, 2023, updated on June 8, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 8, 2023 – The $125,000 Queenston Stakes, a key prep on the road to this year’s King’s Plate (August 20), takes…
Horse Person of the Month: Ivan “Billy” Forde Posted on June 8, 2023, updated on June 8, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 8, 2023– Ivan “Billy” Forde has been a staple of the Mark Casse stable at Woodbine for 17 years, and…
Woodbine Entertainment to Cancel Live Racing on June 8 Posted on June 7, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 7, 2023 – Due to the Environment Canada Special Air Quality Alert for Southern Ontario, Woodbine Entertainment today announced that it…
Attard pair ready for Fury Stakes challenge Posted on June 7, 2023, updated on June 7, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 7, 2023 – Kevin Attard trainees Courtly Ro and Fashionably Fab will chase top prize in Saturday’s $125,000 Fury Stakes Presented…
Geaux Racing’s Inspiring Ownership Journey Posted on June 7, 2023, updated on June 7, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 7, 2023 – It won’t be a winner’s circle photo, but the next picture Doug Allison takes with the affable grey…
Stand and Deliver: Admiration, Adulation Abound for Rocky Posted on June 6, 2023, updated on June 6, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 6, 2023– The handsome figure in the grey coat has become somewhat of a must-see training sensation at Woodbine. Trainer Nigel…
Weekend Notables and Quotables (June 3-4) Posted on June 5, 2023 by grace Double play Sofia Vives won the first two races on Saturday’s card. In the curtain-raiser, the apprentice teamed with Take Charge Sousi…
Treason tops in Eclipse (G2) / Rockcrest all heart in Pink Lloyd Stakes Posted on June 4, 2023, updated on June 4, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 4, 2023 – Lightly-raced Treason put in a polished performance to take the $175,000 Eclipse Stakes Presented by Don Julio…
King’s Plate Prospect Watch by Ernie Perri Posted on June 4, 2023, updated on June 20, 2023 by grace Woodbine Head Clocker and Oddsmaker Ernie Perri offers up a look at a handful of King’s Plate (August 20) prospects who have…
Artie’s Storm back to defend Grade 2 Eclipse Stakes title / Thirteen contest first running of Pink Lloyd Stakes Posted on June 1, 2023, updated on June 1, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 1, 2023 – Artie’s Storm will face 10 rivals in the Grade 2 $175,000 Eclipse Stakes Presented by Don Julio, Sunday…
Baby No Worries takes to the turf in Grade 2 Royal North / Canada’s reigning HOTY Moira makes seasonal debut in Grade 3 Belle Mahone Posted on May 31, 2023, updated on May 31, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 31, 2023 – Baby No Worries will make her second straight start at Woodbine when the 4-year-old takes on 10 filly…
Amanda Vandermeersch: Wearing her heart on her silks Posted on May 31, 2023, updated on May 31, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 31, 2023– It is a moment during post parade that lasts mere seconds, but it expresses a lifetime of gratitude for…
Thea Eke: “Any time I’m around a horse, I’m happy” Posted on May 30, 2023, updated on May 30, 2023 by grace TORONTO, MAY 30, 2023– When the skies over the Woodbine backstretch opened and the teeming rain began to fall, Thea Eke smiled. The…
Weekend Notables and Quotables (May 27-28) Posted on May 29, 2023, updated on May 29, 2023 by grace Three cheers for the Woodbine turf! Run for the Hills, a 4-year-old daughter of Runhappy, took the first grass race of the…
Alfie, the Major and a King’s Plate coronation Posted on May 26, 2023, updated on December 14, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 26, 2023 – No one, not those standing shoulder to shoulder in the packed grandstand, and not the diminutive jock,…
Helen Savostenko: A student of the Thoroughbred game Posted on May 25, 2023, updated on May 25, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 25, 2023 – When the gates opened for the third race on May 5 at Woodbine, Helen Savostenko went from voiceless…
Woodbine launches 2023 turf season Saturday Posted on May 25, 2023, updated on May 25, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 25, 2023 – Woodbine’s highly anticipated turf racing season is set to get underway this Saturday afternoon (May 27). A total…
Weekend Notables and Quotables (May 20-21) Posted on May 22, 2023, updated on May 22, 2023 by grace 25th time is the charm Hard-knocking 5-year-old Grand Gizmo broke his maiden in Saturday’s first race. The son of Giant Gizmo came…
Hard-luck Twin City comes out on top in King Corrie Posted on May 21, 2023, updated on May 24, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 21, 2023 – Twin City, who has come out on the losing end of a photo finish in multiple races, flipped…
Woodbine mourns the passing of Irwin Driedger Posted on May 21, 2023, updated on May 21, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 21, 2023 – Woodbine is saddened to learn of the passing of Irwin Driedger. Driedger was an outstanding jockey who…
