Woodbine’s top jockeys and drivers team up in Heinz Challenge for charity Posted on August 6, 2020, updated on August 6, 2020 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on August 1, 2020 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on July 27, 2020 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on June 12, 2020 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on August 31, 2019 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on July 9, 2019 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on May 13, 2019, updated on November 4, 2019 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on February 1, 2019 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on September 27, 2018, updated on September 27, 2018 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on September 4, 2018 by 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 Posted on August 16, 2018 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on May 21, 2018 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on May 4, 2018, updated on May 4, 2018 by markmckelvie 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) Posted on April 24, 2018, updated on April 24, 2018 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on April 11, 2018 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on March 29, 2018, updated on March 29, 2018 by markmckelvie 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) Posted on February 13, 2018 by markmckelvie 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 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…
From Woodbine to Perth: MacDonald reflects on trip to Australia (VIDEO) Posted on December 12, 2017 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on December 8, 2017, updated on December 8, 2017 by markmckelvie CAMPBELLVILLE, December 8, 2017 – Being the world champ is fun, just ask James MacDonald. The 2017 World Driving Champion is currently…