Slade Jones is taking everything in stride
“I would just like to win races, do well, have a safe year, and for everything to run smooth.” Clear-cut words spoken…
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The Minkster takes the Queenston, remains undefeated
TORONTO, June 12, 2022 – The Minkster, under David Moran, made his three-year-old debut a winning one, taking the $125,000 Queenston Stakes,…
Not short on talent: Moira takes Stella Artois Fury Stakes
TORONTO, June 11, 2022 – Moira, making her three-year-old debut, swooped to the lead in early stretch to take the $125,000 Stella…
Handicapping Woodbine: Looking to Reign in the Queenston with Ren Carothers
The jewel of Sunday’s action-packed card at Woodbine is, undoubtedly, the $125,000 Queenston Stakes. This seven-furlong contest goes off as race nine…
Fury-ous Fillies: Handicapping the Fury Stakes with Ren Carothers
Things are about to heat up in Canada with Woodbine preparing to pop the stalls for two of its most important three-year-old…
Path to the Queen’s Plate heats up with Queenston Stakes
TORONTO, June 9, 2022 – The $125,000 Queenston Stakes, a key prep on the road to this year’s Queen’s Plate (August 21),…
The glory and the grind: Trainer Ian Howard speaks to his continued passion and love for the racing game
Sometimes it’s hard to sum up what something truly means to you. A job, a partnership, a new addition to the family….
Road to the Woodbine Oaks: Stella Artois Fury Stakes on tap Saturday
TORONTO, June 8, 2022 – Trainer Kevin Attard sends out the duo of Moira and Souper Flashy in Saturday’s $125,000 Stella Artois…
Dreaming of Drew dazzles in Belle Mahone
TORONTO, June 5, 2022 – Dreaming of Drew came up with a dream performance in Sunday’s $119,000 Belle Mahone Stakes, for fillies…
Boardroom a green machine in Royal North
TORONTO, June 4, 2022 – Boardroom made her turf debut a winning one, taking the Grade 2 $175,000 Royal North Stakes, Saturday at Woodbine. For…
These Three Things: Rondure
Get to know the equine stars of Woodbine Racetrack, as we go beyond the chart lines and stat sheets to deliver three…
The champ is back: Munnyfor Ro makes 2022 debut in Belle Mahone
TORONTO, June 2, 2022 – Munnyfor Ro, Canada’s champion three-year-old female of 2021, is set to make her four-year-old debut in Sunday’s…
Casse sends out four, Carroll three in Grade 2 Royal North
TORONTO, June 1, 2022 – Trainers Mark Casse and Josie Carroll will both be well represented in Saturday’s Grade 2 $175,000 Royal…
Artie’s Storm reigns supreme in Grade 2 Stella Artois Eclipse
TORONTO, May 29, 2022 – Artie’s Storm stormed home to take Sunday’s Grade 2 $201,950 Stella Artois Eclipse Stakes at Woodbine. Prior to…
Grade 2 Stella Artois Eclipse Stakes: Mighty Heart returns to Woodbine, Artie’s Storm looks to turn up the heat
TORONTO, May 26, 2022 – Mighty Heart, Canada’s reigning Horse of the Year, and Artie’s Storm, set to make his seasonal debut,…
WOODBINE CARES: THE IMPACT OF INVESTING IN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Woodbine Cares Community Investment Program continues to make a world of difference. Constantly striving to be recognized as a caring and innovative…
‘Magic’ show: Summertime Magic dazzles in Ruling Angel
TORONTO, May 21, 2022 — Summertime Magic, making her stakes debut, ruled the roost in the Ruling Angel, fronting a Mark Casse triactor…
Life behind the ticket booth: A teller’s perspective on the racing game
‘You’re not just a mutuel clerk if you’re in the industry. If you really like the horses, you get involved, either owning…
These Three Things: Moira
Get to know the equine stars of Woodbine Racetrack, as we go beyond the chart lines and stat sheets to deliver three…
Casse sends out formidable trio in Ruling Angel
TORONTO, May 18, 2022 – Trainer Mark Casse sends out the trifecta of Join the Dance, Mrs. Barbara, and Summertime Magic in…
Arzak continues winning ways at Woodbine, this time in Jacques Cartier
TORONTO, May 15, 2022 – Arzak, a four-year-old son of Not This Time-Delightful Melody, made it three-for-three at Woodbine, after taking Sunday’s…
Sandy Hawley Park Officially Opened in Oshawa
The City of Oshawa officially celebrated the grand-opening of Sandy Hawley Park on Friday at a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mr. Hawley, members…
Silent Poet looks to rhyme off Jacques Cartier win
TORONTO, May 12, 2022 – The Grade 3 $150,000 Jacques Cartier Stakes headlines Sunday’s 10-race card at Woodbine. A six-furlong main track…
OUR SECRET AGENT WINS WHIMSICAL STAKES WITH AUTHORITY
TORONTO, May 8, 2022 – Our Secret Agent channeled her spring fever to capturing the Grade 3 Whimsical Stakes on Mother’s Day…