Filly power: Record-setting Moira romps to Queen’s Plate glory Posted on August 21, 2022, updated on August 29, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 21, 2022 – Moira was once again masterful in victory, the daughter of Ghostzapper-Devine Aida trouncing her 10 rivals to…
Hat Trick for Filo Di Arianna in the King Edward Stakes Posted on August 21, 2022, updated on August 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 21 – A pair of hat tricks were completed in the $200,000 G2 King Edward with Filo Di Arianna (BRZ)…
Hazelbrook makes it three straight, takes Sweet Briar Too Posted on August 21, 2022, updated on August 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 21, 2022 – Hazelbrook, under Jason Hoyte, recorded her third straight triumph, after rallying to win Sunday’s $134,750 Sweet Briar…
Crystal Cliffs takes to the E.P. Taylor again, this time in Grade 2 Canadian Posted on August 20, 2022, updated on August 20, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 20, 2022 – French-bred turf specialist Crystal Cliffs will try for a second consecutive victory over the E.P. Taylor Turf…
Rookies sizzle in Saturday stakes action at Woodbine Posted on August 20, 2022, updated on August 20, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 20, 2022 – Two-year-olds Philip My Dear and Cairo Consort shared the spotlight on Saturday as Woodbine showcased the $144,300 Soaring…
#QP22 Notes – Saturday, August 20: One Day Away! Posted on August 20, 2022, updated on August 20, 2022 by markmckelvie The calm, cool and collected life of Rondure It’s a good bet that on Sunday morning, Rondure will be in chill mode….
#QP22 Notes – Friday, August 19: The Minkster ready for Plate rumble Posted on August 19, 2022, updated on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie Trainer Danny Vella obviously knows his way around a Queen’s Plate, having sent out Basqueian to take down top honours in 1994…
Handicapping the Queen’s Plate – Sheri Riddoch / @gofilly Posted on August 19, 2022, updated on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie #8 Moira 5-2 stamped herself as the Queen’s Plate favourite with her eye-catching dominating win in the Woodbine Oaks, after some pre-race…
Countdown to the (Queen’s Plate) Crown: Ren Carothers Posted on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie At around 5:42pm ET, the latch will be sprung for the 163rd running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate, Canada’s oldest and…
#QP22 Notes – Friday, August 19: Moira looking to continue recent run of filly success in Queen’s Plate Posted on August 19, 2022, updated on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie In horse racing it’s always a thrill when the girls take on the boys, and lately the fillies who have competed in…
Poulin in O T goes for natural hat trick in Soaring Free Posted on August 18, 2022, updated on August 18, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 18, 2022 – After a pair of top-shelf efforts, undefeated Poulin in O T goes for his third straight score…
Intriguing storylines, emerging stars highlight 163rd running of the Queen’s Plate Posted on August 17, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 17, 2022 – Eleven hopefuls, including Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser winner Moira, and Grade 3 Marine victor Rondure, will vie for…
Watch today’s Queen’s Plate Breakfast & Post Position Draw Posted on August 17, 2022, updated on August 16, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 17, 2022 – Woodbine Racetrack is set to host the Queen’s Plate Breakfast and Post Position Draw this morning at…
163rd Queen’s Plate – Facts & Figures Posted on August 16, 2022, updated on August 17, 2022 by markmckelvie The 163rd running of The Queen's Plate is scheduled for this Sunday (August 21). The Woodbine Communications team has compiled a list...
163rd Queen’s Plate – Meet The Field (Horse Profiles) Posted on August 16, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by markmckelvie The 163rd running of The Queen's Plate is scheduled for this Sunday (August 21) and is expected to feature a field of...
#QP22 Notes – Tuesday, August 16: Sir for Sure, Hall of Dreams give Casse two shots at Queen’s Plate win No. 3 Posted on August 16, 2022, updated on August 16, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 16, 2022 – Mark Casse has twice made his mark in the Queen’s Plate. This time, he has two chances…
Sister Seagull ekes out Bison City Stakes score Posted on August 14, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 14, 2022 – It appeared Sister Seagull had run out of runway, but the 3-year-old daughter of Hard Spun-Sweet Kitten…
War Bomber pulls off upset in Grade 3 Seagram Cup Posted on August 14, 2022, updated on August 14, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 14, 2022 – War Bomber, sent off at 18-1, led every step of the way to take the Grade 3…
The first ‘Lady’ of the Grade 3 Trillium Posted on August 13, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 13, 2022 – Lady Speightspeare, under Emma-Jayne Wilson, was full of run late in taking the Grade 3 $158,200 Trillium Stakes, for…
Secret Reserve charges home for Grade 3 Bold Venture triumph Posted on August 13, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 13, 2022 – Secret Reserve, a 4-year-old son of Giant Gizmo-Smart Suzie, emerged from the pack to take the Grade…
Silent Runner rides the wave to Lake Huron win / Breathing Fire smokes rivals in Georgian Bay Posted on August 12, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 12, 2022 – The Ontario Sire Heritage Series launched Friday afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack with a pair of $100,000 stakes,…
Carrothers makes Canadian debut in Grade 3 Seagram Cup / Bison City also on tap Posted on August 12, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 12, 2022 – Carrothers, a 4-year-old son of Mshawish-Queenofperfection, will tackle 1 1/16-miles on the Tapeta and eight rivals, in…
Queen’s Plate probable starters released Posted on August 12, 2022, updated on August 11, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 12, 2022 – With just over a week until the 163rd running of The Queen’s Plate, Woodbine Entertainment today released…
Grade 3 Bold Venture, Grade 3 Trillium boast big fields Saturday at Woodbine Posted on August 11, 2022, updated on August 11, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 11, 2022 – A pair of Grade 3 events, the $150,000 Bold Venture and $150,000 Trillium, co-headline Saturday’s 11-race card…
