The Week That Was – May 25, 2021
By Chris Lomon /@ChrisLomon May 25, 2021 – A head-turning trifecta, a jaw-dropping claim, a popular performer honoured, encouraging horse sale news,…
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Santa Maria and Honeymoon headline stellar Saturday Santa Anita card
By Chris Lomon/ @ChrisLomon May 20, 2021 – The Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes and Grade 3 Honeymoon Stakes share the spotlight…
The Weekly Wire – May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021 – As a horse racing fan, it can be difficult to keep up with all the major stories and…
Indiana Grand serves up pair of enticing Wednesday stakes
By Chris Lomon / @ChrisLomon May 18, 2021 – A pair of $75,000 stakes events, the Swifty Sired Fillies, and Sagamore Sired,…
The Week That Was – May 17, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TORONTO, March 27, 2021 – Todd Kabel, one of Canada’s most successful riders, has passed away. Born on December 7, 1965 in…