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Woodbine Announces Wagering Menu for 166th King’s Plate Card Featuring $1 Million in Guaranteed Pick 5 Pools
TORONTO, July 28, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the official wagering menu for the 166th running of the King’s Plate, taking…
Its Time to Shine delivers John Ross one-two finish in Pink Lloyd
TORONTO, July 27, 2025 – Its Time to Shine was able to fend off a furious finish from stablemate Junior Hot Shot…
Dark Screen superb in Lake Superior / Sweet Passions finds daylight to win Thunder Bay
Dark Screen superb in Lake Superior TORONTO, July 27, 2025 – Dark Screen earned his first stakes success with a determined showing…
Red, White & Racing: Inside Canuck Racing Club
Red, White & Racing: Inside Canuck Racing Club – Matthew Lomon A club is often associated with exclusivity – a space reserved…
Ocean Club turfs Grade 2 Nassau foes
TORONTO, June 28, 2025 – Ocean Club made her second trip to Canada a memorable one courtesy of an impressive performance in…
Funtastic Again wires Grade 3 Dominion Day rivals
TORONTO, June 28, 2025 – Funtastic Again, under Victor Espinoza, went straight to the front and never looked back in Saturday’s $150,000 Dominion Day Stakes…
Friday Live Racing Cancelled due to Poor Air Quality
TORONTO, June 6, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment has announced today’s card of live racing at Woodbine Racetrack is cancelled due to poor…
Woodbine Mourns the Passing of Renowned Horseman Paul Buttigieg
TORONTO, May 28, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment is joining the racing community in mourning the passing of longtime trainer, breeder, and owner…
88 nominated to 2025 Canadian Triple Crown
TORONTO, April 25, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the nominations for the 2025 Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, consisting of…
De Paulo wins 1,000th career race
March 21, 2025 – Woodbine-based trainer Mike De Paulo added a treasured milestone to his career when he recorded his 1,000th victory…
Jackpot Power Pick-6 Mandatory Payout on Saturday
TORONTO, December 4, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced a mandatory payout will be offered on the Jackpot Power Pick-6 this Saturday…
Woodbine adds Meza as Racing Surfaces Consultant
TORONTO, November 18, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the addition of longtime track superintendent Juan Meza as a Racing Surfaces Consultant…
Training to Resume at Woodbine Racetrack on Wednesday
Toronto, ON – November 12, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that training on the All-Weather Main Track will resume tomorrow morning,…
O Canada: Moira victorious in Breeders’ Cup
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
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
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
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
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
King’s Plate post draw and luncheon set for Tuesday
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
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
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
New Partnership to Enhance Live Horse Racing Coverage for Fans Across Canada Toronto, ON – July 3, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment and…