Ricoh Woodbine Mile is one of the biggest weekends of thoroughbred racing in Canada, with four stakes races on the Saturday – including the Mile – and a further four on the Sunday, more than $2 million in total purses across the weekend.
Enjoy the excitement of a star-studded weekend of racing featuring some of the finest thoroughbreds in the world and experience gourmet food and signature drinks in Woodbine’s dining rooms prepared by Woodbine’s world-famous chefs.
Key Race Information
- 23rd Running (2019)
- E.P. Taylor Turf Course
- 3-years-old and upward
- WISE DAN (1:31.75)
- 1:05 pm
- $1 Million
- 5:42 pm (ET) for Ricoh Woodbine Mile
- $600,000 to the winner
- One (1) Mile
- TSN2 (5 pm – 6 pm)
SATURDAY RACES
- E.P. Taylor Turf Course
- E.P. Taylor Turf Course
- E.P. Taylor Turf Course
- E.P. Taylor Turf Course
SUNDAY RACES
- E.P. Taylor Turf Course
- E.P. Taylor Turf Course
- Inner Turf Course
- Inner Turf Course
Full race schedule and contenders will be released Wednesday 11th September, 2019
Contenders
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SATURDAY’S WAGERING PROFILE
| $100,000 Early Pick 5 | $100,000 Early Pick 4 | $100,000 Late Pick 5 | $100,000 Pick 4 | $350,000 Late Pick 4 | Mandatory Payout of the Jackpot Hi-5 |
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| Begins in Race 2 | Begins in Race 4 | Begins in Race 6 | Begins in Race 7 | Begins in Race 9 | in Race 12 |
MEDIA KIT AND PAST WINNERS
2018 RICOH WOODBINE MILE WINNER: OSCAR PERFORMANCE
Past Five Years Winners
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Oscar Performance | Jose L. Ortiz | Brian A. Lynch | Amerman Racing LLC | 1:33.12 |
| 2017 | World Approval | John R. Velazquez | Mark Casse | Live Oak Plantation | 1:33.05 |
| 2016 | Tepin | Julien Leparoux | Mark Casse | Robert Masterson | 1:34.13 |
| 2015 | Mondialiste (IRE) | Feargal Lynch | David O’Meara | Sandra & Geoff Turnbull | 1:36.66 |
| 2014 | Trade Storm (GB) | Jamie Spencer | David Simcock | Qatar Racing | 1:36.87 |
HIGHLIGHTS - 2018 RICOH WOODBINE MILE
New book release
The Legacy of Windfields Farm
Authors appearing at Woodbine September 14
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Canadian Racing Hall of Fame
WOODBINE NEWS
In Pictures: A Memorable Ricoh Woodbine Mile
TORONTO, September 16, 2019 – Woodbine’s legendary track photographer Michael Burns captured many of the memorable moments from the 23rd running of...
El Tormenta pulls off record upset win in Ricoh Woodbine Mile
TORONTO, September 14, 2019 –El Tormenta, who had endured a string of troubled trips, found clear sailing under jockey Eurico Rosa Da…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile Quotes
TORONTO, September 14, 2019 – El Tormenta and jockey Eurico Rosa Da Silva won the 23rd running of the $1 million Ricoh…
Woodbine Mile Storm Watch: Casse-trained fillies a force to be reckoned with
By: Alicia Wincze Hughes for Woodbine.com The notion had been rolling through Mark Casse’s mind for a handful of months, even if…
Woodbine puts fans in the saddle with dynamic new horse racing simulator
Woodbine Puts Fans in the Saddle with Dynamic New Horse Racing Simulator Turf Cup fan engagement platform will be onsite this weekend…
Melmich returns to Woodbine for one last hurrah
TORONTO, September 13, 2019 – Horse racing fans will have an opportunity to see the recently retired multiple stakes winner Melmich back…
Got Stormy favoured in million-dollar Ricoh Woodbine Mile
TORONTO, September 11, 2019—Got Stormy, coming off an impressive win over males in Saratoga’s Fourstardave Stakes, will be looking to replicate that…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile Post Position Draw To Be Live Streamed Today
TORONTO, September 11, 2019 – The post position draw for the 23rd running of the $1 million Ricoh Woodbine Mile, a Grade…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile notes for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019
AN EARLY LOOK AT THE PROBABLE FIELD FOR THE $1 MILLION RICOH WOODBINE MILE (10) Horse – Trainer – Owner – Jockey…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile notes for Monday, Sept. 9, 2019
AN EARLY LOOK AT THE PROBABLE FIELD FOR THE $1 MILLION RICOH WOODBINE MILE (10) Horse – Trainer – Owner – Jockey…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile notes for Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019
AN EARLY LOOK AT THE PROBABLE FIELD FOR THE $1 MILLION RICOH WOODBINE MILE (11) Horse – Trainer – Owner – Jockey…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile notes for Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019
AN EARLY LOOK AT THE PROBABLE FIELD FOR THE $1 MILLION RICOH WOODBINE MILE (11) Horse – Trainer – Owner – Jockey…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile notes for Friday, Sept. 6, 2019
AN EARLY LOOK AT THE PROBABLE FIELD FOR THE $1 MILLION RICOH WOODBINE MILE (11) Horse – Trainer – Owner – Jockey…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile notes for Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019
AN EARLY LOOK AT THE PROBABLE FIELD FOR THE $1 MILLION RICOH WOODBINE MILE (11) Horse – Trainer – Owner – Jockey…
Norman Powell named drawmaster for the Ricoh Woodbine Mile
TORONTO, September 4, 2019 – NBA Champion Norman Powell of the Toronto Raptors will serve as guest drawmaster at the post position…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile attracts 28 nominees
TORONTO, August 30, 2019 – Twenty-eight horses have been nominated to the 23rd running of the million-dollar Grade 1 Ricoh Woodbine Mile,…
Silent Poet rewrites the record books in the Grade 2 Play The King Stakes
TORONTO, August 24, 2019 – Stronach Stables’ homebred Silent Poet turned in a track record performance under jockey Gary Boulanger, winning the…
TSN and Woodbine Entertainment Partner to Deliver Live Coverage of the 2019 OLG Canadian Triple Crown
TORONTO, June 11, 2019 – TSN and Woodbine Entertainment today announced that Canada’s Sports Leader will once again deliver live coverage of the…
Million-dollar Queen’s Plate and Ricoh Woodbine Mile headline 2019 Thoroughbred stakes schedule
Million-dollar Queen’s Plate and Ricoh Woodbine Mile headline 2019 Thoroughbred stakes schedule Woodbine’s new inner turf course scheduled to open this spring…
James Metzger sticks to win bets to collect more than $63,000 in Woodbine Mile Horseplayers Tournament
By: Eric Wing for Woodbine.com TORONTO, September 28, 2018 – James Metzger, a 35-year-old financial analyst from Louisville, Kentucky, had never been to Woodbine…
Johnny Bear repeats in Grade 1 Northern Dancer
TORONTO, September 15, 2018—Colebrook Farms and Bear Stables’ Johnny Bear turned in another thrilling victory, getting up in time to defend his…
Yorkton wires Bold Venture
TORONTO, September 15, 2018—Yorkton was no match for superstar Pink Lloyd in two earlier meetings but benefited from the crowd favorite’s misfortune…
Oscar Performance pitch perfect in Ricoh Woodbine Mile
TORONTO, September 15, 2018 — Amerman Racing LLC’s Oscar Performance seized command early and played the pacemaker’s role to perfection while registering…
Starship Jubilee upsets in Canadian Stakes
TORONTO, September 15, 2018— Trainer Kevin Attard and Soli Mehta’s Starship Jubilee pulled off an 11-1 upset with a last-to-first run to…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile Quotes
TORONTO, September 15, 2018 – Oscar Performance and jockey Jose Ortiz won the 22nd running of the $800,000 Ricoh Woodbine Mile, a…
Moonlit Promise defends title in Sweet Briar Too
TORONTO, September 15, 2018—Moonlit Promise, the defending champion in the Sweet Briar Too Stakes, overcame a less than perfect trip to eke…
La Sardane scratched from the Ricoh Woodbine Mile
TORONTO, September 15, 2018 – La Sardane, slated to be the lone filly in the $800,000 Grade 1 Ricoh Woodbine Mile, was scratched…
DeRosa’s GRID: How to Play the Ricoh Woodbine Mile card
By Ed DeRosa for Woodbine.com TORONTO, September 15, 2018 – The 12-race Woodbine Mile day card on Saturday, Sept. 14, is one…
In Pictures: Prepping for the Ricoh Woodbine Mile
TORONTO, September 15, 2018 – Woodbine’s award-winning track photographer Michael Burns captured highlights from the post position draw and some of the…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile Notes for Saturday, September 14, 2018
FIELD FOR THE GRADE 1 $800,000 RICOH WOODBINE MILE Post / Horse / Owner / Trainer / Jockey 1 / Good Samaritan…
FEATURE: A look back at the Ricoh Woodbine Mile
By Emily Shields for Woodbine.com TORONTO, September 14, 2018 – The Ricoh Woodbine Mile, Woodbine’s $800,000 ‘Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In’…
Eskiminzin faces Ontario-sired company in Vice Regent
TORONTO, September 13, 2018—Eskiminzin has faced difficult assignments in his last two starts, finishing fourth in both Fort Erie’s Prince of Wales…
Moonlit Promise could shine again in Sweet Briar Too
TORONTO, September 13, 2018—Moonlit Promise was making her first start of the season when she won last year’s Sweet Briar Too and…
New turf talent to emerge in Breeders’ Cup ‘Win And You’re In’ Summer Stakes
TORONTO, September 12, 2018 – A talented field of 13 two-year-olds will be vying for a guaranteed spot in the Breeders’ Cup…
My Gal Betty headlines Natalma Stakes
TORONTO, September 12, 2018—My Gal Betty, who has crossed the wire first in each of her three starts to date, will be…
New Money Honey looks to pad bankroll in Canadian Stakes
TORONTO, September 12, 2018 – Millionaire filly New Money Honey headlines Saturday’s $250,000 Canadian Stakes (Grade 2), Presented by the Japan Racing…
Delta Prince, Oscar Performance and Lord Glitters headline competitive Ricoh Woodbine Mile
TORONTO, September 12, 2018—Delta Prince, coming off a near miss in Saratoga’s Grade 1 Fourstardave, will be looking for his first Grade…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile post position draw to be streamed live
TORONTO, September 12, 2018 – The post position draw for Saturday’s $800,000 Ricoh Woodbine Mile, a Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup ‘Win And…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile Notes for Tuesday, September 11, 2018
EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 RICOH WOODBINE MILE (8) Horse / Owner / Trainer / Jockey Delta Prince / Stronach Stables…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile Notes for Monday, September 10, 2018
EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 RICOH WOODBINE MILE (8) Horse / Owner / Trainer / Jockey Delta Prince / Stronach Stables…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile Notes for Sunday, September 9, 2018
EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 RICOH WOODBINE MILE (8) Horse / Owner / Trainer / Jockey Delta Prince / Stronach Stables…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile Notes for Saturday, September 8, 2018
EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 RICOH WOODBINE MILE (8) Horse / Owner / Trainer / Jockey Delta Prince / Stronach Stables…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile Notes for Friday, September 7, 2018
EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 RICOH WOODBINE MILE (8) Horse / Owner / Trainer / Jockey Delta Prince / Stronach Stables…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile Notes for Thursday, September 6, 2018
EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 RICOH WOODBINE MILE (9) Horse / Owner / Trainer / Jockey Delta Prince / Stronach Stables…
Voodoo Song, Irish War Cry and Mr Havercamp top list of 20 nominated to Ricoh Woodbine Mile
TORONTO, August 31, 2018 – Grade 1 winner Voodoo Song, multiple graded stakes winner Irish War Cry and local hero Mr Havercamp…
Woodbine announces 2018 Thoroughbred stakes schedule; Woodbine and HBPA form Health and Welfare Committee
TORONTO, February 21, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment has announced its stakes schedule for the 2018 Thoroughbred racing season with 96 stakes highlighted…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile champion World Approval named Eclipse Award winner
HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida, January 26, 2018 – Live Oak Plantation’s World Approval, the 2017 Ricoh Woodbine Mile winner trained by Mark Casse,…
2017 Eclipse Awards finalists announced
LEXINGTON, January 5, 2018 – Led by Horse of the Year candidates Arrogate, Gun Runner and World Approval, the National Thoroughbred Racing…
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