162nd Queen’s Plate: Profiles, Facts, Jockey & Trainer Appearances Posted on August 19, 2021, updated on August 19, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 19, 2021 – The 162nd running of The Queen’s Plate is coming up this Sunday (August 22) at Woodbine Racetrack….
Stakes weekend starts with Saturday quartet Posted on August 19, 2021, updated on August 19, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 19, 2021 – Woodbine’s weekend stakes showcase launches Saturday afternoon with four stakes contests to lead into Sunday’s Queen’s Plate…
Wide-open Queen’s Plate attracts 13 hopefuls Posted on August 18, 2021, updated on August 20, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 18, 2021 – Thirteen hopefuls, including four Kevin Attard trainees, will vie for top prize in the $1 million Queen’s Plate, first…
162nd Queen’s Plate: Draw Quotes Posted on August 18, 2021, updated on August 20, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 18, 2021 – The post-position draw for the 162nd running of The Queen’s Plate was held Wednesday morning at Woodbine…
Queen’s Plate Notes: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Posted on August 18, 2021, updated on August 20, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 18, 2021 – A look at some of the contenders set to contest the 162nd running of the Queen’s Plate,…
Queen’s Plate Notes: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Posted on August 17, 2021, updated on August 20, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 17, 2021 – A look at some of the contenders set to contest the 162nd running of The Queen’s Plate,…
Canadian Olympians Penny Oleksiak & Kayla Sanchez Named Celebrity Ambassadors for The 162nd Queen’s Plate Posted on August 16, 2021, updated on August 20, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 16, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that Canadian Olympic teammates Penny Oleksiak and Kayla Sanchez, both of whom won multiple…
Queen’s Plate Notes: Monday, August 16, 2021 Posted on August 16, 2021, updated on August 16, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 16, 2021 – A look at some of the contenders set to contest the 162nrd running of the Queen’s Plate,…
Olympic Runner dashes to record King Edward score Posted on August 16, 2021, updated on August 16, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 15, 2021 – Multiple graded stakes placed Olympic Runner finally earned gold on the Woodbine green. And he did it…
Gretzky the Great game in Greenwood thriller Posted on August 14, 2021, updated on August 14, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 14, 2021 – Sovereign Award winner Gretzky the Great delivered a gutsy performance to win Saturday afternoon’s $125,000 Greenwood Stakes…
Casse sends out talented turf duo in competitive Grade 2 King Edward Posted on August 13, 2021, updated on August 13, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 13, 2021 – Eight hopefuls, including Mark Casse trainees March to the Arch, and Olympic Runner, are set to contest…
Tim Lawson named Director of Thoroughbred Racing for Woodbine Posted on August 13, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 13, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced Tim Lawson has been named the new Director of Thoroughbred Racing for Woodbine…
Dunkley back with “Head’s Up” collection for 162nd Queen’s Plate Posted on August 12, 2021, updated on August 12, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 12, 2021 – Not long after Mighty Heart captured the 161st running of the Queen’s Plate last September, David Dunkley…
Gretzky the Great Faces Off Against Six in Greenwood Posted on August 11, 2021, updated on August 11, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 11, 2021 – Seven 3-year-olds, including Gretzky the Great, will take to the E.P. Taylor Turf Course in the $125,000…
Home, Sweet (Woodbine) Home For Gallardo Posted on August 11, 2021, updated on August 11, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 11, 2021 – Antonio Gallardo didn’t need to say a word to let it be known he felt right at…
View From The Booth by Robert Geller – August 8, 2021 Posted on August 8, 2021, updated on August 6, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 8, 2021 – Woodbine’s Track Announcer Robert Geller has the best view of the racetrack from his booth on the sixth…
Forest Survivor delivers in Lake Huron Posted on August 7, 2021, updated on August 7, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 7, 2021 – The $80,000 Lake Huron Stakes, part of the Ontario Sire Heritage Series, took place Saturday afternoon at…
Artful Ballerina recovers for impressive score in Georgian Bay Posted on August 7, 2021, updated on August 7, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 7, 2021 – The Ontario Sire Heritage Series launched Saturday afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack with Artful Ballerina capturing the $80,000…
162nd Queen’s Plate Power Rankings: Weyburn remains No. 1; Oaks winner Munnyfor Ro debuts Posted on August 6, 2021, updated on August 9, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 6, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today released its latest edition of Power Rankings for the 162nd running of the Queen’s…
Ontario Sire Heritage Series starts with pair of Saturday stakes Posted on August 5, 2021, updated on August 5, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 5, 2021 – A pair of turf stakes, the Georgian Bay, and Lake Huron, will share the spotlight on Saturday’s…
Amalfi Coast completes Attard-Stein stakes double in Royal North Posted on August 1, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 1, 2021 —With the cheering still echoing following Munnyfor Ro’s Woodbine Oaks victory for trainer Kevin Attard and jockey Justin…
Munnyfor Ro magnificent in Woodbine Oaks presented by Budweiser Posted on August 1, 2021, updated on August 1, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 1, 2021 – Munnyfor Ro, under a patient ride from Justin Stein, took the 66th running of the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks presented by…
Souper Stonehenge denies Pink Lloyd fifth straight Vigil Posted on August 1, 2021, updated on August 1, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 1—Souper Stonehenge, favored at 1-5, assumed command early and held off a closing bid by the stouthearted Pink Lloyd to…
Next stop, Queen’s Plate for Plate Trial champ Avoman Posted on August 1, 2021, updated on August 1, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 1, 2021 – Avoman, a son of top Canadian sire Old Forester, claimed top prize in Sunday’s running of the…
