WEG’s Friday Thoroughbred Pick-4 (May 24) Posted on May 23, 2013 by Woodbine May 24th, 2013 – Friday afternoon’s Woodbine Thoroughbred card features a Guaranteed $50,000 Early Pick-4 that kicks off in Race 4. Woodbine…
Paso Doble steps it up in New Providence Posted on May 20, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, May 20 – Paso Doble won the $125,000 New Providence Stakes for the second time in three years with a smart…
Bear’s Gem streaks to Ballade score Posted on May 18, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, May 18 – Bear’s Gem proved to be much the best while winning her fifth consecutive race in Saturday’s $126,200 Ballade…
Can Nipissing stay undefeated at Woodbine in Selene? Posted on May 17, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, May 17 – Chiefswood Stable homebred Nipissing, undefeated through four local starts as a juvenile, makes her homecoming in Sunday’s $150,000…
Northern Dancer celebrated at Canadian Film Centre groundbreaking ceremony Posted on May 15, 2013 by Woodbine (With files provided by the Canadian Film Centre) TORONTO, May 15 – CFC celebrates the commencement of the construction of the Northern…
Alpha Bettor best in Eclipse Posted on May 12, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, May 12 – Bulldog Racing’s Alpha Bettor found his best stride late to win Sunday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Eclipse Stakes, at…
A hat trick for Essence Hit Man in Jacques Cartier Posted on April 27, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, April 27 – Essence Hit Man won the $169,200 Jacques Cartier Stakes for the third year in a row with a…
Dan the Tin Man proves his mettle in Woodstock Posted on April 21, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, April 21 – Debmar Stable’s Dan the Tin Man held off a closing Five Iron to capture Sunday’s $150,000 Woodstock Stakes,…
Readying for Opening Day …in pictures (Thursday) Posted on April 18, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, April 18, 2013 – The activity at Woodbine Racetrack begins early this morning in preparation for Opening Day on Saturday at…
Queen’s Plate champ Strait of Dover on the comeback trail Posted on April 13, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, April 16 – Reigning Queen’s Plate champion Strait of Dover, on the shelf since suffering a soft-tissue injury in July while…
Queen’s Plate, other major stakes nominations close May 1 Posted on April 12, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, April 12 – Woodbine Entertainment Group today announced that nominations for Woodbine Entertainment Group’s early closing Thoroughbred stakes events, including the…
Secretariat and Niatross Among Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Class of 2013 Posted on April 9, 2013 by Woodbine (Files provided by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame) TORONTO, April 9 – World Class racing greats Secretariat and Niatross headline…
Nipissing looks to make a splash in Ashland Posted on April 4, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, April 4 – Nipissing, a bay Chiefswood Stables homebred undefeated in four juvenile starts, makes her three-year-old debut in Saturday’s Grade…
Bet the Kentucky Derby preps: Derby dreams abound in Florida, Louisiana & UAE Posted on March 29, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, March 29 – The road to the Kentucky Derby, to be held May 4 at Churchill Downs, continues on Saturday with…
2013 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Ballot Announced Posted on March 27, 2013 by Woodbine (Files provided by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame) TORONTO, March 27 – Racing greats Secretariat and Niatross figure prominently on…
Snowbirds: Report on Woodbine trainers for the period March 19 – March 25 Posted on March 25, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, March 25 – Welcome to the 12th edition of our weekly Snowbirds report chronicling the winter adventures of Woodbine-based trainers currently…
Woodbine’s main track open for business Posted on March 20, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, March 20 – Woodbine’s main track opened for training on Wednesday, a key sign that the start of the 2013 thoroughbred…
Snowbirds: Report on Woodbine trainers for the period March 12 – March 18 Posted on March 18, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, March 19 – Welcome to the 11th edition of our weekly Snowbirds report chronicling the winter adventures of Woodbine-based trainers currently…
Bet the Kentucky Derby preps: Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe Stakes Posted on March 8, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, March 8 – The road to the Kentucky Derby, to be held May 4 at Churchill Downs, continues on Saturday with…
2013 Graded Stakes in Canada Announced Posted on March 6, 2013 by Woodbine (Files provided by The Jockey Club of Canada.) March 6 – The Jockey Club of Canada’s Graded Stakes Committee held its annual…
Woodbine backstretch now open Posted on March 1, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, March 1 – It’s a sure sign the 2013 thoroughbred racing season is fast approaching, as the doors opened to the…
Snowbirds: Report on Woodbine trainers for the period February 19 – February 25 Posted on February 26, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, February 26 – Welcome to the eighth edition of our weekly Snowbirds report chronicling the winter adventures of Woodbine-based trainers currently…
Attfield hunting for stakes wins in Florida Posted on February 14, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, February 14 – When there’s a graded race on the turf, it’s no surprise to see trainer Roger Attfield’s name among…
Snowbirds: Report on Woodbine trainers for the period February 5 – February 11 Posted on February 11, 2013 by Woodbine TORONTO, February 11 – Welcome to the sixth edition of our weekly Snowbirds report chronicling the winter adventures of Woodbine-based trainers currently…