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OTTB Spotlight: Reconfigure (Rico)

“Reconfigure (Rico) is enjoying his well deserved retirement from racing at Milestone. This gallant 2012 son of Classic winner Lemon Drop Kid…

Inside Track: August 30-September 1

A look at some of the top highlights from the past long weekend of racing at Woodbine. Memorable Introduction Church and State,…

OTTB Spotlight: Running Count

A 3-year-old son of Volatile out of the Speightstown mare Island Gale, Running Count was bred in Ontario by Jesse Korona. “New…

Molly Jo Rosen: How to bet the King’s Plate

Top Pick: #3 Notorious Gangster Wildcard: #2 William T Longshot: #4 Scorching $20 in Wagers: $.20 Super using 1-3-4 / 1-3-4-12 /…

A Closer Look (King’s Plate edition) – Doug McPherson

Saturday, August 16 Race 9 – The King’s Plate $20 bet: $20 win on #10 #1 Mansetti – After nearly being knocked…

Sheri Riddoch: How to bet the King’s Plate

The King’s Plate is one of the most anticipated races of the year from a bettor’s perspective as there are so many…

166th King’s Plate – Media Guide

The 166th running of The King's Plate will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Woodbine Racetrack. Please use this media...

OTTB Spotlight: Miriam’s Sky (Blinky)

Bred by the late Paul Buttigieg, Miriam’s Sky raced 35 times and posted a record of 6-5-4. The now 9-year-old son of…

Bennys Jets Delivers Emotional Win for 93-Year-Old Namesake

In the moments following the second race on July 19 at Woodbine, a touching scene unfolded as the 3-year-old gelding gently lowered…

Sean Lewis Brings Joy – and Dance Moves – to the Woodbine Winner’s Circle

Sean Lewis has all the right moves when it comes to Woodbine winner’s circle photos. It’s always a picture-perfect moment – the…

OTTB Spotlight: Butteronmytie

Bred by Roger Tanel & Track West Racing Inc., Butteronmytie is a 7-year-old son of Souper Speedy out of the Forest Wildcat…

Woodbine Oaks Contenders and their Pro Athlete Comparisons

Ahead of the 2025 Woodbine Oaks taking place on Sunday, four trainers spoke about their fillies ahead of the race, sharing which…

The Story Behind the Racing Silks – Woodbine Oaks edition

Ahead of the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks Presented by Stella Artois, taking place Sunday, July 20, six owners with fillies in the field…

A Closer Look – Doug McPherson (July 20)

Handicapper and racing analyst Doug McPherson offers his insight on each horse in Sunday’s ninth race, the Woodbine Oaks, on July 20 at Woodbine. Race 9…

How to bet the Woodbine Oaks with Sheri Riddoch

While I am a player on the majority of days, the Oaks is one of my favourites of the year as it…

A Closer Look – Doug McPherson (July 19)

Handicapper and racing analyst Doug McPherson offers his insight on each horse in Saturday’s ninth race on July 19 at Woodbine. Race 9 (5:24 p.m. ET)…

A Closer Look – Doug McPherson (July 12)

Handicapper and racing analyst Doug McPherson offers his insight on each horse in Saturday’s ninth race on July 12 at Woodbine. Race 9 (5:18…

Horse Person of the Month for June: Alafia ‘Laffy’ Campbell

Happy thoughts race through her mind each time Alafia Campbell and one of her horses begin the walk toward the Woodbine paddock….

A Closer Look – Doug McPherson (June 28)

Handicapper and racing analyst Doug McPherson offers his insight on each horse in Saturday’s ninth race, the Grade 3 Dominion Day Stakes, on…

Horse Person of the Month for May: Jorge Pizarro

Whether it was during his riding days, years galloping, or current times as a groom, Jorge Pizarro has never been one to…

Woodbine pushes Sunday post time to 4 p.m. 

TORONTO, June 20, 2025 — Woodbine Entertainment today announced the post time for this Sunday’s (June 22) card of live racing at…

A Closer Look – Doug McPherson (June 22)

Handicapper and racing analyst Doug McPherson offers his insight on each horse in Sunday’s fifth race, on June 22 at Woodbine. Race 5 (3:24…

A Closer Look – Doug McPherson (June 21)

Handicapper and racing analyst Doug McPherson offers his insight on each horse in Saturday’s seventh race, the Alywow Stakes, on June 21 at Woodbine….

A Closer Look (June 15) – Doug McPherson

Handicapper and racing analyst Doug McPherson offers his insight on each horse in Sunday’s sixth race on June 15 at Woodbine. Race…

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