Weekend Notables & Quotables (May 13-14)
100 + 350 = 2 major milestones With his win aboard Our Flash Drive in Saturday’s Grade 3 Whimsical Stakes, Patrick Husbands…
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Anarchist all heart in Grade 3 Jacques Cartier
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TORONTO, April 26, 2023– It’s by no means a pun to say that Chef Krystal Cabral has a lot on her plate…