Tears and togetherness as Flysofreeashleeb readies for Woodbine Oaks Posted on July 22, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 22, 2023 — The running of Sunday’s $500,000 Woodbine Oaks will be an emotional time for those connected to Flysofreeashleeb. Every…
Eight Woodbine Oaks Contenders: As Told by Their Grooms Posted on July 21, 2023, updated on July 21, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 21, 2023– Leading up to the 68th Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser on Sunday, July 23, eight grooms shared the…
Churchtown tops competitive field of 10 in Woodbine’s Grade 2 Connaught Cup Posted on July 21, 2023, updated on July 21, 2023 by grace Toronto, July 21, 2023 – Churchtown, who began his current campaign with a pair of gutsy second-place finishes south of the border, has…
Plate Trial: Field of 12 set for important King’s Plate prep Posted on July 21, 2023, updated on July 21, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 21, 2023 – The $150,000 Plate Trial Stakes, a key prep on the road to this year’s King’s Plate (August…
14 fillies chase Woodbine Oaks glory on stakes-filled Sunday at Woodbine Posted on July 20, 2023, updated on July 22, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 20, 2023 – Kevin Attard will have four chances to win his third straight $500,000 Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser,…
Hazelbrook to make 5-year-old debut in Grade 3 Hendrie / Grade 3 Ontario Colleen draws competitive field Posted on July 19, 2023, updated on July 19, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 19, 2023 – Hazelbrook, Canada’s 2022 champion female sprinter, will defend her crown in Saturday’s $150,000 Hendrie Stakes (G3) at Woodbine….
Russell Baze named 2023 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award recipient Posted on July 19, 2023, updated on July 19, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 19, 2023 – Russell Baze, who recorded 12,842 career wins, 270 of them stakes, has been named the 2023 recipient…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (July 15-16) Posted on July 17, 2023, updated on July 17, 2023 by grace Girls rule! Fillies captured both stakes this weekend. Living Magic took the My Dear Stakes on Saturday in the pouring rain, and…
Living Magic star of the show in My Dear Stakes Posted on July 15, 2023, updated on July 15, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 15, 2023 – In a torrential summer downpour on Woodbine’s Tapeta, Living Magic captured her first stakes win in the $125,000…
July’s Owners’ Spotlight Recipient: Yvonne Schwabe Posted on July 15, 2023, updated on July 15, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 15, 2023 – Yvonne Schwabe’s name may be synonymous with Thoroughbred breeding, but this year, she’s also an owner. “My…
Mattingly looks to connect in Victoria Stakes / Fillies to clash in My Dear Stakes Posted on July 14, 2023, updated on July 14, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 14, 2023 – Harlan Malter of Ironhorse Racing Stable travels to Toronto from New York this weekend to watch his 2-year-old Mattingly…
Woodbine adjusts post time Posted on July 12, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 12, 2023 – Effective July 14, post times for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday live racing at Woodbine will change from 1:10…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (July 8-9) Posted on July 10, 2023, updated on July 10, 2023 by grace Weekend warrior Souper Sunday, who was competing in the claiming ranks in 2022, won her third straight race and first stakes crown…
Souper Sunday a Saturday star in Georgian Bay Posted on July 8, 2023, updated on July 8, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 8, 2023 – In the Georgian Bay, for 3-year-old fillies, 9-2 Souper Sunday powered home to record her third straight…
Patches O’Houlihan shores up resume with impressive Lake Huron win Posted on July 8, 2023, updated on July 8, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 8, 2023 – The Ontario Sire Heritage Series launched Saturday afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack with a pair of $100,000 stakes,…
Slevinsky reveling in her life in the saddle Posted on July 7, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 7, 2023 – Rachel Slevinsky sighs at the recollection of her first career race. The apprentice rider knew that winning…
June Horse Person of the Month: Nastia Zemtsova Posted on July 6, 2023, updated on July 15, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 6, 2023– Nastia Zemtsova doesn’t let a day go by without acknowledging the impact equine athletes have had on her…
Georgian Bay, Lake Huron kick off Ontario Sire Heritage Series Posted on July 5, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 5, 2023 – A pair of stakes, the $100,000 Georgian Bay and $100,000 Lake Huron, mark the start of this year’s…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (July 1-2) Posted on July 3, 2023, updated on July 3, 2023 by grace Three, four, six, nine Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse won three of the five graded stakes on the Canada Day…
Fev Rover (IRE) rallies to take Grade 2 turf Nassau Posted on July 1, 2023, updated on July 1, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 1, 2023 – Fev Rover (IRE) provided trainer Mark Casse with a Canada Day graded stakes hat trick after winning…
Tyson shows late punch to take Grade 3 Dominion Day Posted on July 1, 2023, updated on July 1, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 1, 2023 – Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame trainer Josie Carroll delivered a one-two punch with winner Tyson and runner-up…
Lucky Score upsets in Grade 2 turf Highlander Posted on July 1, 2023, updated on July 5, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 1, 2023 – Lucky Score, trained by dual hall of famer Mark Casse, scored top prize in Saturday’s $200,000 Highlander…
Casse captures sixth straight Selene in unexpected fashion as 9-1 Solo Album romps Posted on July 1, 2023, updated on July 1, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 1, 2023 – Dual hall of fame trainer Mark Casse has owned the Selene in recent years, with victories in…
New Jersey shipper Turf King (IRE) rules in Marine, runner-up Kaikokaipuu enhances King’s Plate credentials Posted on July 1, 2023, updated on July 1, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 1, 2023 – Turf King (IRE), backed down to even-money favouritism for the formidable combo of trainer Chad Brown and…
