Lorena looks to pick up where she left off in Whimsical
TORONTO, May 5, 2022 – The Grade 3 $150,000 Whimsical Stakes headlines Sunday’s nine-race card at Woodbine. Seven starters, including multiple stakes…
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‘Sunny’s’ day came 39 years ago at the Derby
It’s only fitting that the Sunny’s Halo Lounge at Churchill Downs offers up million-dollar views. The picturesque setting, festooned in floral brilliance,…
Messier looks to make Canadian mark at Derby
Tom Ryan is quite happy to channel his inner Canadian leading up to the Kentucky Derby. The man behind SF Racing, and…
These Three Things: Silent Poet
Get to know the equine stars of Woodbine Racetrack, as we go beyond the chart lines and stat sheets to deliver three…
Long-Time On-Air Host Jason Portuondo Leaving Woodbine Entertainment
Toronto, ON – May 4, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that long-time on-air simulcast host Jason Portuondo is leaving the organization…
Speed demon: Nobals rocks in Woodstock
TORONTO, May 1, 2022 – Nobals zipped away from his rivals with ease to take the $128,250 Woodstock for three-year-olds, Sunday at Woodbine. As…
Beautiful Empire leads Casse sweep in Star Shoot
TORONTO, April 30, 2022 – Beautiful Empire rallied late to win the $131,500 Star Shoot Stakes, a six-furlong sprint for three-year-old fillies, Saturday at Woodbine….
Rivelli sends out One Timer and Nobals in Woodstock Stakes
TORONTO, April 29, 2022 – Nine horses, including Larry Rivelli trainees One Timer and Nobals, will contest the $125,000 Woodstock Stakes, Sunday…
Casse trio shoots for the stars in Star Shoot
TORONTO, April 27, 2022 – Trainer Mark Casse sends out the trio of Aubrieta, Beautiful Empire and Diabolic (IRE) in the $125,000…
These Three Things: Boardroom
Get to know the equine stars of Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park, as we go beyond the chart lines and stat sheets…
Arzak blazes to track record in Thorncliffe
TORONTO, April 17, 2022 – Arzak, under Kazushi Kimura, dominated his rivals while putting his name in the record books in Sunday’s…
Dreaming of Drew has dream return in Long Branch
TORONTO, April 16, 2022 – Dreaming of Drew showed no sign of rust in taking the $112,000 Long Branch Stakes, a 5…
Rock-solid Richiesinthehouse takes on eight in the Thorncliffe
TORONTO, April 14, 2022 – The $100,000 Thorncliffe Stakes, for four-year-olds and up, headlines Sunday’s card at Woodbine. The 5 ½-furlong main…
Long Branch Stakes highlights Woodbine Opening Day action
TORONTO, April 13, 2022 – The $100,000 Long Branch Stakes, for fillies and mares, four-year-olds and up, headlines Opening Day of the…
Woodbine to open season as scheduled for first time since 2019
TORONTO, April 12, 2022 – For the first time since April 2019, Woodbine Entertainment is set to open its Thoroughbred racing season…
‘Toga’ party to the good life at LongRun
Typically, it takes all of one glance for the convivial chestnut to make a lasting impression. Every moment spent with the Saratoga…
These Three Things: Ready to Repeat
Get to know the equine stars of Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park, as we go beyond the chart lines and stat sheets…
Woodbine Winter Report – Angus Buntain and Jamie Attard
TORONTO, March 30, 2022 – In this week’s final report of the season, trainers Angus Buntain and Jamie Attard talk about their respective…
Woodbine Entertainment Mourns Loss of Eugene Melnyk
Toronto, ON – Woodbine Entertainment is saddened to hear about the passing of Hall of Fame horse racing owner and breeder, Eugene…
5 Furlongs with Kazushi Kimura
In our final 5 Furlongs of the season, leading Woodbine rider Kazushi Kimura is in the spotlight, answering some fun, offbeat questions,…
Messier tops 2022 Queen’s Plate Winterbook
ETOBICOKE, Ontario—Hockey great Mark Messier famously guaranteed a key playoff win for his New York Rangers in 1994, a bold prediction that…
Woodbine Winter Report – Nosowenko & Smith
TORONTO, March 23, 2022 – Each week, until the end of March, we’ll look at key Woodbine-based horses and horsepeople, and also share…
5 Furlongs with Laura Krasauskaite
Each week until the end of March, a familiar name in the Woodbine Thoroughbred racing community will be in the spotlight answering…
The Unbreakable Bond Of Teon and ‘Primo’
As Teon Walker walked through the shedrow in Barn 9 on the Woodbine backstretch last March, a striking dark bay, head high,…