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…
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…
