Dorsoduro Hanover gives MacDonald another Pacing Derby stunner
MILTON, September 5, 2020 – Driver James MacDonald engineered his second consecutive Canadian Pacing Derby stunner, guiding Dorsoduro Hanover to a 40-1…
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Local drivers hope to steer their Captain to Cup glory
MILTON, August 28, 2020 – It might be uncommon for a driver to pick up a horse for a million-dollar final and…
Woodbine’s top jockeys and drivers team up in Heinz Challenge for charity
TORONTO/MILTON, August 6, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment, in partnership with Kraft-Heinz Canada, today announced the launch of the Heinz Challenge, a six-week…
Matticulous GB takes Preferred; MacDonald, Christoforou involved in accident
MILTON, August 1, 2020 – Matticulous GB came back strong from a disqualification last week to win Saturday’s $36,000 Preferred Pace at…
MacDonald posts five win Monday night
MILTON, July 27, 2020 – James MacDonald leaned back and had his pictured taken five-times on Monday evening at Woodbine Mohawk Park….
So Much More and MacDonald strike in Mares Preferred
MILTON, June 12, 2020 – So Much More and driver James MacDonald flipped the script this week to capture Friday’s $32,000 Mares…
Courtly Choice scores stunning upset in Canadian Pacing Derby
MILTON, August 31, 2019 – Courtly Choice and driver James MacDonald stormed by rivals in the stretch for a 30-1 upset victory…
Dancer Hall powers to career-best victory in Preferred
MILTON, July 9, 2019 – Dancer Hall delivered a career-best performance to get up and win Tuesday’s $34,000 Preferred Trot at Woodbine…
MacDonald reaches 2,000 wins
MILTON, May 13, 2019 – James MacDonald posted a Grand Slam Monday evening at Woodbine Mohawk Park to reach 2,000 career driving...
Big rallies in Snowshoe & Blizzard finals
MILTON, February 1, 2019 – Legal Bettor and Springbridgevision brought the heat Friday night to Woodbine Mohawk Park to win the finals…
MacDonald poised for big Grassroots Championship night
MILTON, September 27, 2018 – The duo of driver James MacDonald and trainer Mark Steacy are sitting pretty heading into Saturday’s $400,000…
Challenge Accepted: Paul Bissonnette vs James MacDonald
TORONTO, September 4, 2018 – In tight quarters and competing at high speeds, standardbred drivers utilize strength, agility and quick thinking as…
Minor Obsession & Smart As Hill victorious in rookie series
MILTON, August 16, 2018 – The Pure Ivory and Define The World Series resumed Thursday evening at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The second-leg…
Emoticon Hanover takes Miss Versatility in season debut
MILTON, May 21, 2018 – The Miss Versatility Series kicked off Monday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park with a familiar face visiting…
Sophomores impress in Friday qualifiers
MILTON, May 4, 2018 – Mother Nature wasn’t exactly in a kind mood to provide ideal conditions for Friday morning’s qualifiers at…
The Weekly Roundup – (April 19-23)
MILTON, April 24, 2018 – It doesn’t take long for everything to feel routine. Two weeks into the Woodbine Mohawk Park season…
Standardbred stars celebrate furry friends on #NationalPetDay
By: Hayley Morrison for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 11, 2018 – Seemingly on the surface, a standardbred mare, a wiener dog and a…
Space Channel’s InnerSpace gets in the sulky with James MacDonald
MILTON, March 29, 2018 – Space came to Woodbine, Mohawk Park for a few hours on Wednesday (March 28) afternoon. It wasn’t…
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…
James MacDonald to attend Milton Sports Celebrity Dinner
MILTON, January 15, 2018 – James MacDonald, the 2017 World Driving Champion, has been announced as a special guest for the upcoming…
From Woodbine to Perth: MacDonald reflects on trip to Australia (VIDEO)
TORONTO, December 12, 2017 – James MacDonald returned to racing at Woodbine on Monday evening after spending a few weeks Down Under…
World Driving Champ MacDonald Down Under
CAMPBELLVILLE, December 8, 2017 – Being the world champ is fun, just ask James MacDonald. The 2017 World Driving Champion is currently…