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…
Inside track: Jockey Declan Carroll creates new video series Posted on May 9, 2023, updated on May 9, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 9, 2023– Declan Carroll is taking racing fans along for the ride. The idea, one where he would provide viewers with…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (May 6-7) Posted on May 8, 2023 by grace First impressions South African-born jockey Ryan Munger won his first race at Woodbine – his new home track – when he guided…
Jeff Bratt and Monique Vag make their Kentucky Derby picks Posted on May 5, 2023, updated on May 5, 2023 by grace Woodbine’s on-air Thoroughbred personalities each compiled a $50 ticket for Saturday’s running of the 149th Kentucky Derby. Jeff Bratt The bets: $10…
Kazushi Kimura to ride in Kentucky Derby Posted on May 4, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 4, 2023– Woodbine-based champion jockey Kazushi Kimura will ride Mandarin Hero (JPN) in Saturday’s 149th running of the Kentucky Derby. A…
Ivan Bigg handicaps the Kentucky Derby Posted on May 4, 2023, updated on May 5, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 4, 2023– Can my handicapping rule do it again? Can it pick the top three finishers in the 1 ¼-mile…
TERRA RACING STABLE’S ROMEO FAMILY HONOURED AS FIRST ‘OWNERS’ SPOTLIGHT’ RECIPIENT Posted on May 4, 2023, updated on May 4, 2023 by grace The start of the racing season at Woodbine saw the first recipient of the new ‘Owners’ Spotlight’ recognized in the newly, re-launched…
Taking the lead: Persad and his Woodbine pony band Posted on May 3, 2023, updated on May 3, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 3, 2023– The man behind the unsung equine heroes has come a long way, literally, in his Thoroughbred journey. For the…
Ushering in a New Era: Tickets for the First King’s Plate in Over 70 Years On Sale Now! Posted on May 3, 2023, updated on May 15, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 3, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment, Canada’s largest racetrack operator, announced today that grandstand tickets to the first King’s Plate in…
5 Furlongs: Sofia Vives Posted on May 2, 2023, updated on May 2, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 2, 2023 – In this monthly series, a familiar Woodbine horse person will step into the spotlight to answer a handful…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (April 29-30) Posted on May 1, 2023, updated on May 1, 2023 by grace Leading ‘Lady’ Lady in Red, bred by Raffaela Di Paola, trained by Santino Di Paola, and owned by York Tech Racing Stable,…
New York Thunder lowers the boom in Woodstock Stakes Posted on April 30, 2023, updated on April 30, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 30 – New York Thunder made it three straight scores to start his career after romping to victory in the…
DQ gives Jill Jitterbug Star Shoot Stakes win Posted on April 29, 2023, updated on April 29, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 29 – Jill Jitterburg, trained and bred by Ryan Walsh for owner Anne Walsh, finished second, but was elevated to…
A note from Woodbine’s Thoroughbred Racing Department Posted on April 29, 2023 by grace Woodbine Horse Racing Community, As we embark on our 2023 season at Woodbine Racetrack, we believe it’s important to provide clarity on…
Sheri Riddoch (@gofilly) handicaps Sunday’s Woodstock Stakes Posted on April 29, 2023 by grace Sunday, April 30 Race #9 Woodstock Stakes $125,000 6 Furlongs, Tapeta 3-year-olds Top Contenders #4 Ship the Goods (9-5) ships in from…
Sheri Riddoch (@gofilly) handicaps Saturday’s Star Shoot Stakes Posted on April 28, 2023, updated on April 28, 2023 by grace Race #7 Star Shoot Stakes $125,000 6 Furlongs Tapeta 3-year-oldFillies Top Contenders: #5 Jill Jitterbug (3-1) has been running since January at…
