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Woodbine Winter Watch: Kevin Attard and Justin Stein

TORONTO, February 6, 2023 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day (April 22) of the 2023 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, the Woodbine Communications…

Home, sweet Woodbine home for Campos

TORONTO, January 30, 2023– Jose Campos has good reasons, four of them, to be exact, to believe he can make the 2023…

The Search for Sunny Boy

TORONTO, January 11, 2023 – Jillian Wainwright had all but given up on finding a riding horse she could connect with. Then…

A picture-perfect first win for trainer Stein

TORONTO, December 15, 2022 – Jennifer Stein was, at least outwardly, far less restrained than those standing behind her, and the jockey…

A story fit for a King and Queen

TORONTO– December 8, 2022 – It’s an iconic sporting spectacle, an event steeped in history, tradition, and excellence, one with many compelling…

Once Again, The King’s Plate

Canada’s oldest and most prestigious Thoroughbred race enters a new era  Toronto ON – December 7, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment is pleased…

Taylor’s Hope: Making a Difference by Design

The eye-catching orange and white racing silks that bear a ribbon and her initials are far more than a fashion statement for…

The Groom, The Queen, and a Breeders’ Cup Dream

Whenever the doting groom and the bay filly are together, time seems to always stand still. It’s a scene that plays out…

Inside Track: Get to know Breeders’ Cup contender Cairo Consort

After winning the Catch a Glimpse Stakes and posting a second in the Natalma Stakes (both at Woodbine), 2-year-old filly Cairo Consort…

Mike Keogh: Canada’s Gentleman Horseman Calls It A Career

It was only fitting that Mike Keogh, sporting a subtle but unmistakable smile, stood close to the Woodbine finish line.  On a…

Woodbine Entertainment Realigns Leadership Team as it Targets Growth

Toronto, ON – September 29, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it has realigned its senior leadership team as the organization…

A Good Life Beyond the Wire

The final finish line the Thoroughbreds cross marks the start of a new beginning thanks to Katie Larsen. Whether they happen to…

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…

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...

Sean and Dorothy Fitzhenry: The name of the (horse racing) game

The horses, one a filly, the other a colt, are music to the ears of Sean and Dorothy Fitzhenry. What’s in a…

The Worldly View of Rondure

The connections of the diminutive yet dynamic Queen’s Plate hopeful are taking a worldly view of what possibly lies ahead. It has…

Slade Jones is taking everything in stride

“I would just like to win races, do well, have a safe year, and for everything to run smooth.” Clear-cut words spoken…

The glory and the grind: Trainer Ian Howard speaks to his continued passion and love for the racing game

Sometimes it’s hard to sum up what something truly means to you. A job, a partnership, a new addition to the family….

Woodbine Club now open Thursdays

TORONTO, June 7, 2022 – As the 2022 Thoroughbred meet enters the heart of the season, guests can now dine in the…

Ellis Star (@Ubercapper): The inside track on Woodbine turf racing

Expert handicapper Ellis Starr provides an inside look at Woodbine’s turf racing. Horseplayers can find Ellis’ daily analysis of racing at Woodbine…

WOODBINE CARES: THE IMPACT OF INVESTING IN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Woodbine Cares Community Investment Program continues to make a world of difference. Constantly striving to be recognized as a caring and innovative…

Life behind the ticket booth: A teller’s perspective on the racing game

‘You’re not just a mutuel clerk if you’re in the industry. If you really like the horses, you get involved, either owning…

‘Toga’ party to the good life at LongRun

Typically, it takes all of one glance for the convivial chestnut to make a lasting impression. Every moment spent with the Saratoga…

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