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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…

More Than Muscle: Jennifer Stein’s Mission to Lift Up Jockeys

Jennifer Stein is taking her lifelong admiration of jockeys the extra mile. Long before she would saddle up in a mentorship role…

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…

Kentucky Derby: Watch and Wager with Woodbine  

TORONTO, May 1, 2025— Woodbine Entertainment invites local racing fans to watch and wager on the 151st Kentucky Derby at Woodbine and Woodbine…

Ed DeRosa Picks For The Kentucky Derby

TORONTO, May 1, 2025– The Kentucky Derby is more than just a (the world’s most?) prestigious horse race; it is also a…

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…

Inside Track for April 26-27

Inside Track for April 26-27 A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Danner…

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…

A Face in the Stall: How Pink Gelato Won Julie Belanger’s Heart

TORONTO, April 25, 2025— One look was all it took for Julie Belanger to know the grey gelding would one day be…

88 nominated to 2025 Canadian Triple Crown

TORONTO, April 25, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the nominations for the 2025 Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, consisting of…

Incoming, Church and State, set for Woodstock test

TORONTO, April 24, 2025 – Nine hopefuls, including Incoming, and Church and State, will contest the $125,000 Woodstock Stakes, Sunday at Woodbine. …

Sheri Riddoch’s (@gofilly) Tips and Best Bet for Opening Day at Woodbine

Happy Woodbine Opening Day! After what feels like an eternity of winter, the start of a new Woodbine racing season is a…

Star Shoot Stakes headlines opening day at Woodbine

TORONTO, April 23, 2025 – The $125,000 Star Shoot Stakes is the feature race on Saturday’s opening day card of the 2025…

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,…

LongRun Ladies’ Lunch Tickets On Sale

TORONTO, April 21 2025— Woodbine Entertainment is proud to once again host LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society‘s annual Ladies’ Lunch on Saturday, May…

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…

Game Changers: Junior Hot Shot

TORONTO, April 14, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

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…

Game Changers: Philip Banks

TORONTO, April 7, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

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…

New Off-Track Betting Location in Alliston, Ontario 

TORONTO, April 2, 2025— Rocco’s Fine Foods & Catering in Alliston, Ontario, is Woodbine Entertainment’s newest Champions off-track betting location.   Champions off-track…

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