O Canada: Moira victorious in Breeders’ Cup Posted on November 4, 2024, updated on November 7, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, November 4, 2024 – 2022 Queen’s Plate winner Moira delivered Canada one of its biggest racing moments this past Saturday by…
$90,593 carryover for Saturday Pick-5 Posted on October 11, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, October 11, 2024 – Woodbine Racetrack will offer a carryover of $90,593.42 for Saturday’s Early Pick-5. Horseplayers were unable to go…
Woodbine Turf Champions Day posts strong numbers Posted on September 17, 2024, updated on October 30, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, September 17, 2024 – Woodbine’s Turf Champions Day this past Saturday, headlined by the Grade 1 Rogers Woodbine Mile, saw a…
Grade 1 Rogers Woodbine Mile probable starters released Posted on September 5, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, September 5, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the list of probable starters for the Grade 1 Rogers Woodbine Mile on…
165th Kings Plate, four other outstanding stakes highlight Friday Woodbine card Posted on August 18, 2024, updated on August 19, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 18, 2024 – Thirteen sophomores, including champion and multiple stakes winner My Boy Prince, will contest the $1 million King’s Plate, first…
165th King’s Plate – Media Guide Posted on August 13, 2024, updated on August 15, 2024 by markmckelvie The 165th running of The King's Plate is set for Saturday, August 17, 2024. Find out more about each of the contenders...
King’s Plate post draw and luncheon set for Tuesday Posted on August 12, 2024, updated on August 12, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 12, 2024 – The post-position draw and luncheon for the 165th running of The King’s Plate is set to take…
Patches O’Houlihan wows in Pink Lloyd Stakes Posted on July 28, 2024, updated on July 28, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 28, 2024 – Patches O’Houlihan, in his first start since November 2023, put on a dominant display in the $100,000…
Wilson breaks record to become highest earning female jockey of all-time Posted on July 11, 2024, updated on October 30, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 11, 2024 – Emma-Jayne Wilson surpassed Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone for all-time purse earnings by a female jockey…
Sportsnet and Citytv are the New Home for The King’s Plate – Canada’s Most Prestigious Horse Race Posted on July 3, 2024, updated on October 30, 2024 by markmckelvie New Partnership to Enhance Live Horse Racing Coverage for Fans Across Canada Toronto, ON – July 3, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment and…
Jackpot Hi-5 Mandatory Payout set for Sunday at Woodbine Posted on June 19, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, June 19, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced a mandatory payout for the Thoroughbred Jackpot Hi-5 will take place this Sunday…
Woodbine pushes Thursday post time to 6:05 p.m. Posted on June 17, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, June 17, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment has announced that post time for this Thursday’s card of live Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine…
Nominations released for King’s Plate and Woodbine Oaks Posted on June 7, 2024, updated on July 19, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, June 7, 2024 – Woodbine today released the latest nomination numbers for The King’s Plate and Woodbine Oaks presented by Stella…
IFHA to hold Global Summit on Equine Safety and Technology at Woodbine Posted on May 21, 2024, updated on May 21, 2024 by markmckelvie The International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities (IFHA) will hold its Global Summit on Equine Safety and Technology from June 12 to…
Midnight Mascot right on time in Woodstock Stakes Posted on April 28, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, April 28, 2024 – Midnight Mascot, sent off as the even-money choice, powered to the front late to take the $125,000…
Woodbine ready for 2024 season with new In-field Video Board, Event Space Posted on April 24, 2024, updated on October 30, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, April 24, 2024 – With opening day of the 2024 Thoroughbred season set for this Saturday, Woodbine Entertainment will debut a…
Woodbine releases 2024 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule Posted on March 6, 2024, updated on October 30, 2024 by markmckelvie Toronto, ON – March 6, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment today unveiled the stakes schedule for the 2024 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine…
A Dream Life For Silver Peak Posted on February 29, 2024, updated on March 18, 2024 by markmckelvie Carol Morison had no intention of adopting a horse that day at the farm five months ago – and then she heard…
Mandatory Payout for Jackpot Power Pick-6 Thursday Posted on November 27, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, November 27, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced a mandatory payout will be offered this Thursday (November 30) on the Jackpot…
Woodbine Racing Community Invited to Stronger Together Discussion Wednesday Posted on November 21, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, November 21, 2023 – Woodbine will be hosting a Stronger Together panel discussion, presented by New Holland, for the Woodbine racing…
Flag Of Honour (AUS) digs in for Grade 2 Kennedy Road win Posted on November 18, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, November 18, 2023 – Flag Of Honour (AUS) dug down deep in the final strides to fend off slight 2-1 choice…
Woodbine Solidifies Racing Leadership Posted on November 16, 2023, updated on October 30, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, November 16, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment’s Bill Ford, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Racing, announced today that Woodbine has…
Grade 2 Kennedy Road: Patches O’Houlihan chases seventh straight score Posted on November 15, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, November 15, 2023 – Sprint star Patches O’Houlihan will face nine rivals in Saturday’s $175,000 Kennedy Road Stakes (G2) at Woodbine….
Canadian hall of fame rider Gary Boulanger announces his retirement Posted on September 17, 2023, updated on September 17, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, September 17, 2023 – Jockey Gary Boulanger, whose numerous career highlights include a Queen’s Plate victory, has decided to call it…
