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Inside Track for May 3-4

Inside Track for May 3-4 A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Flight…

Patches O’Houlihan sets track record in dominant Thorncliffe triumph

TORONTO, May 4, 2025 – Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s reigning Horse of the Year, made his first start of the 2025 one for…

Earhart (FR) glides to first-class Grade 3 Whimsical glory

TORONTO, May 3, 2025 – Earhart (FR), under Rafael Hernandez, soared to a splendid score in the $150,000 Whimsical Stakes (G3) Presented…

Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s Reigning Horse of the Year, kicks off campaign in Thorncliffe

TORONTO, May 1, 2025– Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s newly crowned Horse of the Year, is set to make his 5-year-old debut in Sunday’s…

Live Oak pair, Star Candy and Ticker Tape Home, set for Grade 3 Whimsical test

TORONTO, April 30, 2025– The field for Saturday’s $150,000 Whimsical Stakes Presented by Crown Royal (G3) includes the Live Oak Plantation duo…

Mansetti slices his way to Woodstock Stakes win

TORONTO, April 27, 2025 — Mansetti, sent off as the 2-1 choice, surged past rivals late to capture the $125,000 Woodstock Stakes…

Danner-trained duo delivers in Star Shoot

TORONTO, April 26, 2025 – Brindi (IRE), and Listen and Learn, both from the barn of Kelsey Danner, went one-two in the…

Woodbine ready to start 2025 Thoroughbred Season

TORONTO, April 22, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment is set to launch its 70th Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario,…

5 Questions with Richard Dos Ramos

TORONTO, April 18, 2025— Richard Dos Ramos produced countless memorable moments over the course of a 32-year riding career in which he…

5 Questions with Robert Geller

Robert Geller’s life in horse racing has filled his passport with stamps from all over the world. Born in Birmingham, England, Geller’s…

5 Questions with Lauren Millet

TORONTO, April 4, 2025— Growing up in North Pelham, Ontario, Lauren Millet had always dreamed of working with racehorses. Today, the Farm…

Woodbine releases 2025 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment today unveiled the stakes schedule for the 2025 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack. The…

E.P. Taylor Stakes (G1) at Woodbine joins Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series 

TORONTO, March 27, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment is proud to announce that the $750,000 (CAD) E.P. Taylor Stakes (G1) has been added…

Woodbine Entertainment and HBPA reach new 2-year deal

TORONTO, March 26, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) jointly announced today that they…

Living the Dual-Breed Dream

TORONTO, March 24, 2025— Omar Moreno’s horse racing journey has taken several unexpected yet rewarding turns, particularly through his growing relationship with…

De Paulo wins 1,000th career race

March 21, 2024 – Woodbine-based trainer Mike De Paulo added a treasured milestone to his career when he recorded his 1,000th victory…

5 Questions with Jeff Bratt

TORONTO, March 21, 2025– When Jeff Bratt started at Woodbine in March of 1999, it became clear early on that the broadcast…

Game Changers: Rapid Test

TORONTO, March 17, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

5 Questions with Rachel Halden

TORONTO, March 14, 2025— While it may not have felt like it early on, the 2024 season wound up as one to…

A Humble Horseman Living The Hollywood Dream

The rider and horse dashed over the ridge at breakneck speed beneath the pale moonlight, the pounding of hooves and the rush…

Game Changers: Patches O’Houlihan

TORONTO, March 10, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

The 166th Edition of The King’s Plate Set for August 16  

TORONTO, March 4, 2025— The King’s Plate returns to Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for its 166th running. Get ready…

Game Changers: Wicked Django

TORONTO, March 3, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

Game Changers: Scorching

TORONTO, February 24, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

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