The Week That Was – May 17, 2021 Posted on May 17, 2021 by markmckelvie By Chris Lomon /@ChrisLomon May 17, 2021 – A winning brother act, taking the trot game to another level, netting 3,000 wins,…
Woodbine Jockeys, Trainers provide Preakness picks Posted on May 13, 2021, updated on May 13, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, May 13, 2021 – With the Preakness set to take place this Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, a group of Woodbine…
France Go de Ina and Rosario ready for Preakness Stakes test Posted on May 13, 2021 by markmckelvie By Chris Lomon / @ChrisLomon May 13, 2021 – France Go de Ina is seeking another smooth trip, this time in Saturday’s…
The Weekly Wire: May 12, 2021 Posted on May 12, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, May 12, 2021 – As a horse racing fan, it can be difficult to keep up with all the major stories…
The Week That Was – May 10, 2021 Posted on May 10, 2021, updated on May 10, 2021 by markmckelvie By Chris Lomon /@ChrisLomon TORONTO, May 10, 2021 – From an emotional victory, to a milestone moment, to elevating the experience, there…
Woodbine Racetrack Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic extended to Monday Posted on May 7, 2021 by markmckelvie Toronto, ON – May 7, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment is proud to announce that the Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Woodbine Racetrack…
Bettors’ Delight: Belmont Park serves up five graded stakes Saturday, including Grade 1 Man o’ War Posted on May 6, 2021, updated on May 6, 2021 by markmckelvie May 6, 2021 – A handful of graded stakes, including the Grade 1, $700,000 Man o’ War, are on tap this Saturday…
Weekly Wire: May 6, 2021 Posted on May 6, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO/MILTON, May 6, 2021 – As a horse racing fan, it can be difficult to keep up with all the major stories…
Woodbine Report: May 5, 2021 Posted on May 5, 2021, updated on July 9, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, May 5, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some…
Medina Spirit gives Baffert record seventh Kentucky Derby victory Posted on May 3, 2021, updated on May 3, 2021 by markmckelvie LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 1, 2021) – Zedan Racing Stables’ Medina Spirit fought back after relinquishing the lead to Mandaloun at midstretch…
Canadian content in the 147th Kentucky Derby Posted on April 30, 2021, updated on April 30, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 30, 2021 – Nearly 60 years ago, Canadian-bred Northern Dancer put the nation on the…
Graham Motion looks back 10 years on Animal Kingdom’s 2011 Derby triumph Posted on April 30, 2021, updated on April 30, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs for Woodbine.com Trainer Graham Motion has two vivid memories from watching his star pupil Animal Kingdom win the 2011…
The Brunch & Bet Show Headlines Woodbine’s Comprehensive Kentucky Derby Coverage Posted on April 28, 2021, updated on April 28, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, April 28, 2021 – The Brunch & Bet Show, airing on Thursday, April 29, at 11 a.m. (ET) on Facebook and…
Casse pair packs potent Kentucky Derby one-two punch Posted on April 28, 2021, updated on April 28, 2021 by markmckelvie By Chris Lomon /@Chris Lomon for Woodbine The hall of fame trainer will be wearing his game face on the first Saturday…
Lomon: 5 takeaways from the last week in racing Posted on April 26, 2021, updated on April 26, 2021 by markmckelvie Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 26, 2021 – With the ‘Run for the Roses’ set to dominate the horse racing headlines…
Mighty Heart wins Horse of the Year at 2020 Sovereign Awards Posted on April 16, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, April 16, 2021 – The Jockey Club of Canada hosted the 46th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremony through a virtual presentation on…
Sovereign Awards to air on HPItv Canada Posted on April 13, 2021, updated on April 13, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, April 13, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the 2020 Sovereign Awards will broadcast live on HPItv Canada this Thursday (April…
Ontario Horse People – Eligibility For Vaccination Posted on April 10, 2021 by markmckelvie Ontario Horse People, The Government of Ontario has now moved to Phase 2 of its COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan which provides eligibility…
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2021 Finalists Posted on March 29, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, March 29, 2021 – The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2021 ballot. Due to Covid-19…
Champion jockey Todd Kabel passes away Posted on March 27, 2021, updated on March 27, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, March 27, 2021 – Todd Kabel, one of Canada’s most successful riders, has passed away. Born on December 7, 1965 in…
Who wants to be a millionaire? Melmich looks to reach milestone mark in Durham Cup Posted on September 20, 2018, updated on September 23, 2018 by markmckelvie TORONTO, September 20 – Melmich, a seven-year-old son of Wilko, can hit the $1 million mark in career earnings with a repeat…
Toronto Argonauts bringing Grey Cup to Woodbine Friday Posted on December 13, 2017 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 13, 2017 – Woodbine Racetrack will host members of the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts this Friday (December 15) to…
