The Weekly Wire – June 9
June 9, 2021 – As a horse racing fan, it can be difficult to keep up with all the major stories and…
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The Week That Was – June 7
By Chris Lomon /@ChrisLomon Faith Wilson’s faith in herself pays off, a new handicapper is odds-on to make her mark, a ‘Mallard’…
Sign-up for Training opens today at 3 p.m.
MILTON, June 5, 2021 – Woodbine Mohawk Park would like to inform the horse racing community of its upcoming training schedule. Training…
Century Farroh in tough from post seven in Saturday’s Battle of Lake Erie
By Dave Briggs June 4, 2021 – Canada’s reigning Horse of the Year will get his first stakes start of the year…
Mohawk Million confirmed for September 25
MILTON, June 4, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today confirmed the 2021 Mohawk Million will take place on Saturday, September 25 at Woodbine…
Wheels in motion: Saftic sets sights on 2021 goal
June 1, 2021 – Mike Saftic takes a brief moment to mull over the question. He’ll have to wait a little while…
The Week That Was – May 31, 2021
By Chris Lomon /@ChrisLomon A jockey goes the extra mile to net a career first, another rider returns to the saddle after…
Woodbine to begin issuing Access Rights Cards at Mohawk Park
MILTON, May 31, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment would like to inform all members of the Standardbred racing community that it will begin…
Sign-up for training at Mohawk Park opens Saturday
MILTON, May 28, 2021 – Woodbine Mohawk Park would like to inform the horse racing community of its upcoming training schedule. Training…
Hambletonian champ Forbidden Trade faces tough test in Maxie Lee
By Dave Briggs May 27, 2021 – There has been no easing into the 2021 season for Forbidden Trade. On Sunday at…
Hensley, Ontario racing community ready to roll
Story by Chris Lomon / @ChrisLomon May 25, 2021 – Ashleigh Hensley didn’t know when the day would come. But whenever it…
Sign-up for Training opens Saturday at 3 p.m.
MILTON, May 21, 2021 – Woodbine Mohawk Park would like to inform the horse racing community of its upcoming training schedule. Training…
Mohawk Park qualifiers to resume Thursday; Entry Box closes Monday
MILTON, May 21, 2021 – As part of the necessary training of standardbred racehorses and process for return to racing, Woodbine Entertainment…
Reigning 3-year-old male trotter of the year Amigo Volo slowly ramping up for 2021 campaign
By Dave Briggs May 20, 2021 – As a native New Zealander, trainer Nifty Norman comes by his laid-back approach naturally, which…
Undefeated Perfect Sting faces tough test to start sophomore campaign
By Dave Briggs May 14, 2021 – Hall of Fame trainer Joe Holloway said he wished his undefeated superstar Perfect Sting had…
Sign-up for training at Mohawk Park opens Saturday
MILTON, May 14, 2021 – Woodbine Mohawk Park reminds all horsepeople that training is now being offered five-days-a-week (Tuesday-Saturday) from 7 a.m….
Nomination and Sustaining Payments due May 15
MILTON, May 14, 2021 – Woodbine Mohawk Park would like to remind all owners, trainers and horse people of the May 15…
Nancy Takter: The Art of The Trotter
By Chris Lomon / @ChrisLomon May 11, 2021 – Nancy Takter’s (@NancyTakter) latest training artistry comes in the form of sculpting a stable…
Million-dollar experiment beginning to pay off for trainer Todd Luther
By Dave Briggs May 7, 2021 – If last week is any indication, the “million dollar experiment” is starting to pay off…
Sign-up for Training opens Saturday at 3 p.m.
MILTON, May 7, 2021 – Woodbine Mohawk Park reminds all horsepeople that training is now being offered five-days-a-week (Tuesday-Saturday) from 7 a.m….
McKelvie to retire from Woodbine
MILTON, May 6, 2021 – After 40 years of dedication and critical contributions, Racing Secretary Scott McKelvie has announced that he will…
38th Pepsi North America Cup moved to September 11
MILTON, April 30, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the 38th Pepsi North America Cup, originally scheduled for June 19 at Woodbine Mohawk…
Training to resume May 6 at Woodbine Mohawk Park
MILTON, April 29, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced training will resume at Woodbine Mohawk Park starting Thursday, May 6. Woodbine Mohawk…
Weekly Wire – April 28, 2021
TORONTO/MILTON, April 28, 2021 – As a horse racing fan, it can be difficult to keep up with all the major stories…