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…
Ryder Ryder Ryder dominates in Ruling Angel Posted on May 20, 2023, updated on May 20, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 20, 2023 – Ryder Ryder Ryder, under Patrick Husbands, cruised to victory in the $100,000 Ruling Angel Stakes Presented by Ketel…
Twin City courts King Corrie glory Posted on May 18, 2023, updated on May 18, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 18, 2023 – Twin City, trained and co-owned by Stuart Simon, kicks off his sophomore campaign in Sunday’s $100,000 King Corrie,…
Last Call ready for Ruling Angel test Posted on May 17, 2023, updated on May 17, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 17, 2023 – Trainer Kevin Attard sends out Grade 1 winner Last Call in Saturday’s $100,000 Ruling Angel Stakes Presented by…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (May 13-14) Posted on May 15, 2023, updated on May 15, 2023 by grace 100 + 350 = 2 major milestones With his win aboard Our Flash Drive in Saturday’s Grade 3 Whimsical Stakes, Patrick Husbands…
Anarchist all heart in Grade 3 Jacques Cartier Posted on May 14, 2023, updated on May 14, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 14, 2023 – After a series of runner-up finishes, Anarchist broke through with a splendid effort in the Grade 3 $152,100…
Our Flash Drive strong in Grade 3 Whimsical Posted on May 13, 2023, updated on May 13, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 13, 2023– Our Flash Drive flashed a fleet turn of foot to win the Grade 3 $158,400 Whimsical Stakes, on…
Munger makes great first impression, looks for lasting one at Woodbine Posted on May 12, 2023, updated on May 12, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 12, 2023– Ryan Munger couldn’t have scripted the moment any better. As he walked out of the Woodbine jockeys’ room for…
‘Rebel’ with a Jacques Cartier cause Posted on May 11, 2023, updated on May 11, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 11, 2023 – Red River Rebel will face seven foes in the Grade 3 $150,000 Jacques Cartier Stakes, Sunday at Woodbine….
Hard Edge looks for winning edge in Grade 3 Whimsical Posted on May 10, 2023, updated on May 10, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 10, 2023 – Hard Edge chases her first added-money win in Saturday’s Grade 3 $150,000 Whimsical Stakes, at Woodbine. Trained…
