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…
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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
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
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…
Jackpot Hi-5 Mandatory Payout set for Sunday at Woodbine
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Toronto, ON – March 6, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment today unveiled the stakes schedule for the 2024 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine…