The Weekly Roundup – (January 8 – 15) Posted on January 16, 2018 by markmckelvie TORONTO, January 16, 2018 – The 2018 Standardbred season is officially underway with five cards of racing now in the books. The…
James MacDonald to attend Milton Sports Celebrity Dinner Posted on January 15, 2018, updated on January 15, 2018 by markmckelvie MILTON, January 15, 2018 – James MacDonald, the 2017 World Driving Champion, has been announced as a special guest for the upcoming…
Remembering The Beach: Race by Race (VIDEO) Posted on January 15, 2018 by markmckelvie MILTON, January 15, 2018 – The sport of harness racing lost an all-time great on Sunday (January 14) when Somebeachsomewhere succumb to…
Legendary racehorse and stallion Somebeachsomewhere passes Posted on January 14, 2018 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs January 14, 2017 – World champion, Hall of Famer, leading stallion and legendary standardbred racehorse Somebeachsomewhere was euthanized Sunday…
Ms Mac N Cheese takes first Mares Preferred of 2018 Posted on January 12, 2018 by markmckelvie TORONTO, January 12, 2018 – Richard Moreau trainees Ms Mac N Cheese and Witch Dali finished one-two in Friday evening’s $30,000 Mares…
Woodbine qualifiers moved to Friday Posted on January 9, 2018 by markmckelvie TORONTO, January 9, 2018 – Due to mild temperatures in the Toronto forecast for Thursday, Woodbine Racetrack has moved this week’s qualifiers…
Woodbine cancels Saturday card due to extreme cold Posted on January 6, 2018 by markmckelvie TORONTO, January 6, 2017 – Due to extreme cold weather, tonight’s card (Saturday, January 6) of live Standardbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack…
New Stakes Conditions Announced to Strengthen Integrity Posted on January 5, 2018, updated on January 5, 2018 by markmckelvie Milton, ON. and East Rutherford, N.J., January 5 – Woodbine Entertainment and The Meadowlands today announced the implementation of the Standardbred Racing…
Year In Review: In Memoriam Posted on January 4, 2018, updated on January 4, 2018 by markmckelvie TORONTO, January 4, 2018 – As the New Year begins, Woodbine Entertainment pays tribute to some of the people and horses who…
2018 Woodbine Standardbred season starts Saturday Posted on January 3, 2018, updated on January 3, 2018 by markmckelvie TORONTO, January 3, 2017 – Following a brief break, live Standardbred racing resumes Saturday evening at Woodbine Racetrack for the first card…
Woodbine Standardbred Post Time moved to 7:10 p.m. Posted on December 30, 2017 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 30, 2017 – The 2018 Woodbine Standardbred season begins Saturday, January 6 with a new post time in effect. Live…
2017 Standardbred season concludes; Leaders recognized Posted on December 26, 2017, updated on December 26, 2017 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 26, 2017 – The 2017 Woodbine Standardbred racing season wrapped up Tuesday afternoon with a special 12-race matinee card. The…
FEATURE: A Christmas reflection Posted on December 24, 2017, updated on December 24, 2017 by markmckelvie By Beverley Smith for WoodbineEntertaintment.com Standardbred folk celebrate Christmas just a little bit differently from everybody else. Sure, there are gifts, and…
Massive payoff in Jackpot Hi-5; Preferred stars finish year strong Posted on December 24, 2017 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 23, 2017 – Christmas arrived early for horseplayers on Saturday, as Woodbine Racetrack offered a mandatory payout on the Jackpot…
Final details for Saturday’s Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout Posted on December 22, 2017 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 22, 2017 – The scene is now set for Saturday’s Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout at Woodbine Racetrack. The carryover heading…
Woodbine set for final Boxing Day matinee Posted on December 22, 2017, updated on December 22, 2017 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 22, 2017 – A long-time tradition, Woodbine Racetrack will play host to its final Boxing Day matinee of live harness…
Roy wins five…Again! Posted on December 21, 2017 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 21, 2017 – Some people enjoy certain days of the week and right now Thursdays have been pretty good to…
Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout highlights big Saturday at Woodbine Posted on December 21, 2017 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 21, 2017 – If the holidays weren’t enough of a reason to celebrate, Saturday evening’s card of Standardbred racing at…
CLOSE UP: Argonauts bring Grey Cup to Woodbine (Video) Posted on December 21, 2017 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 21, 2017 – The Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts recently visited Woodbine Racetrack for an evening of live racing and…
The Weekly Roundup – (December 14 – 18) Posted on December 19, 2017 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 19, 2017 – Another week of racing is in the books and once again Woodbine Standardbreds were very busy both…
Woodbine Entertainment welcomes new gaming service provider to Mohawk Park Posted on December 19, 2017 by markmckelvie MILTON, December 19, 2017 – Woodbine Entertainment welcomes Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) and Clairvest Group Inc. (Clairvest) to Mohawk Park following…
Monday Twitter Challenge concludes Posted on December 18, 2017 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 18, 2017 – @WoodbineSB inaugural “Monday Twitter Challenge” concluded on Monday evening with an exciting final leg. #7 Senor Grande…
Round two of Valedictory Series complete; ‘Easy Lover’ makes it five in a row Posted on December 16, 2017, updated on December 17, 2017 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 16, 2017 – Brave World and Better B Rolling will have plenty of momentum heading into the Valedictory Series final…
Cloud Diva and L A Delight take features on Argos Night Posted on December 15, 2017 by markmckelvie TORONTO, December 15, 2017 – An exciting Friday night at Woodbine Racetrack, which included a visit from the Grey Cup champion Toronto…
