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…
Expert Picks – Saturday, April 29, 2023 Posted on April 29, 2023 by markmckelvie Woodbine is pleased to welcome back an outstanding group of expert handicappers to provide “Plays of the Day” once again in 2023….
Expert Picks – Sunday, April 23, 2023 Posted on April 23, 2023, updated on April 23, 2023 by markmckelvie Woodbine is pleased to welcome back an outstanding group of expert handicappers to provide “Plays of the Day” once again in 2023….
Off and Racing: Woodbine launches 2023 campaign Posted on April 22, 2023, updated on April 23, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, April 22, 2023 – Silver Tunes and apprentice jockey Amanda Vandermeersch captured the first race of the 2023 Woodbine Thoroughbred season…
124 nominated to 2023 OLG Canadian Triple Crown Posted on April 21, 2023, updated on April 21, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, April 21, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the nominations for the 2023 OLG Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, consisting…
Woodbine ready to open 2023 racing season Saturday Posted on April 20, 2023, updated on April 20, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, April 20, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment is set to launch its 2023 Thoroughbred racing season this Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack in…
Woodbine introduces EFT option for purse payments Posted on April 17, 2023, updated on April 19, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, April 17, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to announce the offering of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for purse payments this…
Long-time outstanding trainer Dan Vella joins Woodbine Posted on March 21, 2023, updated on March 21, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, March 21, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the addition of Sovereign Award and Queen’s Plate winning trainer Dan Vella as…
Woodbine Entertainment and HBPA agree to new two-year deal Posted on March 17, 2023, updated on March 17, 2023 by markmckelvie Season Set to Open on April 22 Toronto, ON – March 17, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective…
Woodbine releases 2023 Thoroughbred stakes schedule Posted on March 6, 2023, updated on March 13, 2023 by markmckelvie 2023 Live Racing meet to open April 22 TORONTO, March 6, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today unveiled the stakes schedule for the…
Woodbine Thoroughbred meet generates largest all-sources handle in track history Posted on December 14, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 13, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the 2022 Thoroughbred season produced an all-sources handle of $621,782,346, the largest single-season…