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A Dream Life For Silver Peak

Carol Morison had no intention of adopting a horse that day at the farm five months ago – and then she heard…

A Tale of Two Dreams Realized

TORONTO, February 8, 2024— Seconds before she was called upon, Isabelle Wenc smiled, knowing her story would be unlike any of the…

Holder chasing Barbados Gold Cup glory

Ted Holder views the biggest horse race in Barbados just as he did as a young boy – wide-eyed and full of…

For the Love of the Thoroughbred

TORONTO, January 26, 2023— Whether it is before the sun rises standing at the training track or watching intently from the owner’s…

Woodbine trainer Ladouceur inducted into North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame

TORONTO, January 4, 2024— On a night typically known for its revelry and roistering, Harold Ladouceur was, for a moment, left utterly…

Remembering Tommy O’Keefe: “Tommy had a big impact on a lot of people’s lives”

TORONTO, January 2, 2024— Like many others, Steve Roberts will remember longtime horseman Tommy O’Keefe for more than just his time as…

Chircop creates winning identity at Woodbine and beyond

Steven Chircop could very well be talking about himself in the way he describes his horses. “I have always wanted the collective…

Fraser Aebly: An Inspiring Ride

Motivation and inspiration are always close at hand for Fraser Aebly. When he slipped on the sky-blue silks featuring an ornate white…

Former Thoroughbred a main Event attraction

By Jim Phillips, owner of Molinaro Kissing, now known as Wabbit  “Wabbit and Jess Phoenix finished 11th at Burghley Horse Trials in Stamford UK, which…

November Horse Person of the Month: Brent Harris

Brent Harris might be best described as a horse listener. Throughout his time in Thoroughbred racing, dating back to his days growing…

To the ‘Moon’ and Back

The story of Watery Moon is far more than an unassuming, fleeting life on the racetrack. It was a modest career, the…

Horses, hoop dreams and unwavering hope

Rose Day has always supported her daughters’ ambitions amidst her busy schedule at the racetrack, where she is often the first to…

Bringing Cool ‘Cat’ Home

Cool Catomine, 2017 Prince of Wales Stakes champion, enjoys retirement thanks to LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society and many others Of all the…

The Story Behind the Silks: Laura Krasauskaite

Racing silks are a unique representation of the owner, their horses, and the jockeys who wear them. Owners have their distinct designs…

Q & A with apprentice jockey Pietro Moran

Pietro Moran, son of jockeys David and Maria Moran, grew up in Ireland but moved to Canada with his family when he…

September Horse Person of the Month: Angel Romo Sotelo

Time on the Woodbine backstretch is, without fail, time happily spent for Angel Romo Sotelo. He is, like the countless others who work in…

August Horse Person of the Month: Marge Szigeti

For Marge Szigeti, home truly is where the horses are. There was never any doubt, really, as to where the native of…

Ten King’s Plate Contenders: As Told by Their Grooms

Sunday marks the 164th running of The King’s Plate. The last King’s Plate took place in 1951, and 2023 marks the first…

164th King’s Plate – Media Guide

The 164th King's Plate will be contested on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack. Below you will find profiles on each...

Remembering Ricky Griffith

“I just took to him. Really likeable personality. Honestly, the guy made you laugh. He just had a personality that was catching….

July Horse Person of the Month: Adrian Lee

Adrian Lee has led a globetrotting racing life, his travels taking him far and wide across the horse racing landscape. By the…

Tears and togetherness as Flysofreeashleeb readies for Woodbine Oaks

TORONTO, July 22, 2023 — The running of Sunday’s $500,000 Woodbine Oaks will be an emotional time for those connected to Flysofreeashleeb. Every…

June Horse Person of the Month: Nastia Zemtsova

TORONTO, July 6, 2023– Nastia Zemtsova doesn’t let a day go by without acknowledging the impact equine athletes have had on her…

“The Thoroughbreds, they really do have a presence”

TORONTO, June 23, 2023 – Samantha Riosa had just one regret about her placement experience on the Woodbine backstretch. “I wish I could…