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…
Master of The Seas masterful in Ricoh Woodbine Mile Posted on September 16, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, September 16, 2023 – Irish-bred Master of The Seas, a 5-year-old son of Dubawi (IRE)-Firth of Lorne (IRE), was dominant in victory…
She Feels Pretty romps in Johnnie Walker Natalma Stakes Posted on September 16, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, September 16, 2023 – She Feels Pretty, closing down the middle of the track under rider John Velazquez, proved best by…
Carson’s Run uses late run to take Grade 1 Summer Stakes Posted on September 16, 2023, updated on September 16, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, September 16, 2023 – Carson’s Run, rallying from last place in the field of nine, stormed down the outside to put…
Patches O’Houlihan guts out Grade 3 Vigil Stakes score Posted on September 16, 2023, updated on September 16, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, September 16, 2023 – Patches O’Houlihan, under Daisuke Fukumoto, fended off a furious late charge from a pair of rivals to…
Watch the Ricoh Woodbine Mile draw on Wednesday Posted on September 12, 2023, updated on September 12, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, September 12, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the post-position draw for the Grade 1 Ricoh Woodbine Mile and all three…
Nominations released for Grade 1 Ricoh Woodbine Mile Posted on September 1, 2023, updated on September 5, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, September 1, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the list of nominees for its upcoming Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and…
164th King’s Plate – Media Guide Posted on August 14, 2023, updated on August 20, 2023 by markmckelvie The 164th King's Plate will be contested on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack. Below you will find profiles on each...
Elysian Field the best in Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser Posted on July 23, 2023, updated on July 27, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 23, 2023 – Elysian Field, under Sahin Civaci, unleashed a spirited stretch run to take all the spoils in the…
Paramount Prince leaves rivals reeling in Plate Trial Posted on July 23, 2023, updated on July 25, 2023 by markmckelvie Toronto, July 23, 2023—Paramount Prince, racing beyond seven furlongs for the first time, made all the running and drew off for an…
Dream result for Dream Shake in Grade 2 Connaught Cup Posted on July 23, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 23, 2023 – Michael Stidham trainee Dream Shake notched his second straight score at Woodbine, taking Sunday’s $175,000 Connaught Cup…
Il Malocchio by a head in thrilling renewal of Trillium Stakes Posted on July 23, 2023, updated on December 28, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 23, 2023—Il Malocchio, rallying strongly on the outside, was up in the shadow of the wire to eke out a…
Pipit defeats the boys in Victoria Stakes Posted on July 16, 2023, updated on July 16, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 16, 2023 – Pipit and jockey Patrick Husbands took the $125,000 Victoria Stakes for two-year-olds on Sunday at Woodbine in…
Kalik, Mission of Joy top latest King’s Plate Power Rankings Posted on July 7, 2023, updated on July 12, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 7, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today released its latest King’s Plate Power Rankings for the 164th running of Canada’s most…
Friday card of live racing cancelled due to poor air quality Posted on June 30, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, June 30, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment has announced today’s card of live racing at Woodbine Racetrack is cancelled due to poor…
Stanley House tops initial King’s Plate Power Rankings Posted on June 23, 2023, updated on July 12, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, June 23, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today released its first King’s Plate Power Rankings for the 164th running of Canada’s most…
Live Racing to resume today at Woodbine Racetrack Posted on June 9, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, June 9, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment has announced that live racing will resume this afternoon (June 9) at Woodbine Racetrack. With…
Woodbine issues update on Friday Training and Workouts Posted on June 8, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, June 8, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment has announced that training and workouts will resume on Friday morning at Woodbine Racetrack. With…
Copeland to Lead Woodbine Entertainment as Next CEO Posted on June 6, 2023, updated on July 18, 2023 by markmckelvie Lawson appointed Executive Chair of the Board of Directors Toronto, ON – June 6, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors today…
Our Flash Drive makes the grade in Royal North (G2) / Souper Hoity Toity rings up Belle Mahone (G3) win Posted on June 3, 2023, updated on June 4, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, June 3, 2023 – Our Flash Drive made it three straight graded stakes scores, with her latest triumph coming in the…
Woodbine introduces Swinger/Omni wager Posted on May 31, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, May 31, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the addition of the Swinger/Omni to its wagering menus for Woodbine Racetrack and…
Woodbine launches direct deposits in US dollars Posted on May 31, 2023, updated on May 31, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, May 31, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to launch the offering of direct deposits in US dollars for purse payments…
Woodbine announces additions of prominent breeder and owner to Board Committees Posted on May 4, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, May 4, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the addition of long-time prominent Thoroughbred breeder Yvonne Schwabe and perennial leading Standardbred…
