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…
Casse trio set for Woodstock test Posted on April 28, 2023, updated on April 28, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 28, 2023 – Dual hall of fame trainer Mark Casse sends out the trifecta of Gran Spirited, Ninetyfour Expos and Stayhonor…
Kavala seeks third straight score, takes on seven in Star Shoot Posted on April 26, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 26, 2023 – Trainer Bill Tharrenos sends out Kavala in Saturday’s $125,000 Star Shoot, the first stakes race of the 2023…
Chef Krystal Cabral welcomes you to the (Woodbine) Club Posted on April 26, 2023, updated on April 26, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 26, 2023– It’s by no means a pun to say that Chef Krystal Cabral has a lot on her plate…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (April 22-23) Posted on April 24, 2023, updated on April 24, 2023 by grace Silver Tunes is as good as gold Jockey Amanda Vandermeersch teamed with Silver Tunes to win the opening race of the 2023…
How to Handicap and Bet Woodbine’s New Season (Ellis Starr – @Ubercapper) Posted on April 20, 2023, updated on April 20, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 20, 2023– Spring at Woodbine means racing begins anew for what should be a tremendous 2023 season of racing. Handicapping…
Francine Villeneuve: Obstacles, Optimism and Opportunities Posted on April 17, 2023, updated on August 29, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 17, 2023– Francine Villeneuve is down, but by no means out. It was a matter of seconds from the time she…
Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson to Step Down This Fall Posted on April 11, 2023, updated on July 17, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 11, 2023– Woodbine Entertainment today announced that Jim Lawson will be stepping down from his role as CEO this fall….
Ernie Perri: 5 Horses To Watch Posted on March 29, 2023, updated on March 29, 2023 by grace TORONTO, March 29, 2023– Woodbine’s Head Clocker and Oddsmaker Ernie Perri shared his thoughts on a handful of horses to keep an…
Woodbine Winter Watch: Bill Tharrenos and Luis Contreras Posted on March 28, 2023, updated on April 11, 2023 by grace TORONTO, March 28, 2023 – In the final installment of the season, trainer Bill Tharrenos and jockey Luis Contreras offer their thoughts on…
