Canadian Sales Stakes grads earn top marks
TORONTO, August 28, 2022 – Woodbine’s Sunday card of racing showcased graduates of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society’s sales competing for over…
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Quartet of Yearling Sales Stakes set for Sunday at Woodbine
TORONTO, August 25, 2022 – Rookie and sophomore Canadian Premier Yearling Sale graduates will step into the Woodbine spotlight Sunday afternoon for…
Fev Rover moves to the top in Ladies of the Lawn Series
TORONTO, August 23, 2022 – On the heels of Sunday’s Grade 2 Canadian Stakes, Woodbine has released the updated standings for the…
Fev Rover ekes out thrilling Canadian score
TORONTO, Aug. 21—Fev Rover turned back a stiff challenge from Crystal Cliffs to prevail by the shortest of noses under a determined…
Filly power: Record-setting Moira romps to Queen’s Plate glory
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
#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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
TORONTO, August 13, 2022 – Secret Reserve, a 4-year-old son of Giant Gizmo-Smart Suzie, emerged from the pack to take the Grade…