Author: markmckelvie
Moreau surpasses $50 million
TORONTO, March 9, 2018 – Just a month after capturing his fifth consecutive O’Brien Award, trainer Richard Moreau reached an impressive career…
The Weekly Roundup – (March 1-5)
TORONTO, March 6, 2018 – A busy first “racing” week of March is in the books and while some things change, some…
Woodbine Training Moved to Saturday
TORONTO, March 5, 2018 – Woodbine Racetrack would like to inform all horsepeople of a change to the training schedule. Effective immediately,…
79 sophomore pacers nominated to Pepsi North America Cup
MILTON, March 3, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced that 79 three-year-old pacers have been nominated to the 35th edition of the Pepsi…
Renovations and Upgrades continue at Mohawk Park
MILTON, February 27, 2018 – Mild temperatures in late-February has created significant anticipation for the return of live Standardbred racing to Woodbine,…
The Weekly Roundup – (February 22-26)
TORONTO, February 27, 2018 – The Woodbine Fall-Winter meet got a taste of Spring-like conditions over the last few days, which has…
Chad Rozema’s Measurables – February 27
TORONTO, February 27, 2018 – WEG Racing Analyst Chad Rozema is back with another edition of CHAD ROZEMA’S MEASURABLES. This season, Rozema is…
The Weekly Roundup – (February 15-19)
TORONTO, February 20, 2018 – Mother Nature cut things short Monday at Woodbine Racetrack, but that was the only downside of another…
Woodbine card cut short due to poor track conditions
TORONTO, February 19, 2018 – Mild temperatures and steady rain caused Monday evening’s card of Standardbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack to be…
Five win Saturday for Jamieson
TORONTO, February 18, 2018 – Jody Jamieson may want to trademark the name “Mr. Saturday Night” after having another big evening at…
The Weekly Roundup – (February 8-12)
TORONTO, February 13, 2018 – New leaders came through in the Driver and Trainer categories to highlight the past week of Standardbred…
2018 Woodbine Stakes nominations due Thursday
MILTON, February 13, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment would like to remind all owners and trainers that time is quickly running out to…
Woodbine Jackpot Hi-5 hit for $70,141.11 (USD)
TORONTO, February 12, 2018 – Just a single ticket was able to correctly hit the Jackpot Hi-5 in Monday’s final race at…
Woodbine qualifiers moved to Friday
TORONTO, February 12, 2018 – Woodbine Racetrack would like to inform all horsepeople of a date change for this week’s qualifying session….
Woodbine Entertainment update on Integrity Initiative (SRIAI)
TORONTO, February 8, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment today provided a new update regarding the recently announced Standardbred Racing Integrity and Accountability Initiative (SRIAI)….
Woodbine Broadcast Department wins Media Excellence Award
TORONTO, February 6, 2018 – Woodbine’s Broadcast Department stepped out from behind the camera to receive a Media Excellence Award at last…
The Weekly Roundup – (February 1-5)
TORONTO, February 6, 2018 – It seems there is never a lack of talking points following a week of Woodbine Standardbred racing….
JK Pridenjoy and Circle The Page complete series sweeps
TORONTO, February 2, 2018 – Brooms were needed Friday night at Woodbine Racetrack, as JK Pridenjoy and Circle The Page completed sweeps…
Woodbine Entertainment update on Integrity Initiative (SRIAI)
TORONTO, February 1, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment today provided an update regarding the recently announced Standardbred Racing Integrity and Accountability Initiative (SRIAI)….
Snowshoe and Blizzard Series Finals set for Friday
TORONTO, February 1, 2018 – After two-weeks of competitive and intriguing action, the Snowshoe and Blizzard Series finals will take place this…
The Weekly Roundup – (January 25-29)
TORONTO, January 30, 2018 – The ups and downs of January were on display over the last week of racing. Temperatures went…
JK Pridenjoy repeats as Snowshoe Series continues
TORONTO, January 26, 2018 – Winter Series action rolled on Friday evening at Woodbine Racetrack with the second leg of the Snowshoe…
Woodbine announces $10 million-plus 2018 stakes schedule
MILTON, January 26, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment today revealed its full $10 million-plus Standardbred Stakes lineup for 2018. The 2018 stakes schedule…