Crone hands out top marks to Canadian Graduate Series hopefuls Posted on May 2, 2024, updated on May 2, 2024 by markmckelvie MILTON, May 2, 2024 – Trainer Meg Crone has two chances at making the grade when the Canadian Graduate Series finals take…
Captains Quarters Claims Metro Pace Posted on September 23, 2023, updated on September 23, 2023 by grace MILTON, September 23, 2023— After weeks of eye-catching rallies but few visits to the winner’s circle, driver Jody Jamieson put Captains Quarters…
Climb The Pole, Gaines Hanover Capture Simcoe Splits Posted on September 3, 2023, updated on September 3, 2023 by grace MILTON, September 2, 2023 — Sophomore trotting filly Climb The Pole and sophomore trotting gelding Gaines Hanover came with late accelerations to each…
Stockade Seelster back on winning track in Metro Pace Posted on September 24, 2022, updated on September 24, 2022 by grace MILTON, September 24, 2022 – After tasting defeat for the first time in his career one week ago, rookie Stockade Seelster started…
Jamieson excited for the chance to prove ‘Bulldog’ is the best in Pepsi North America Cup Posted on September 9, 2021 by markmckelvie MILTON, September 9, 2021 – Driver Jody Jamieson said he can’t wait for Saturday’s $1 million Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine…
Bulldog Hanover, Perfect Sting capture Pepsi North America Cup eliminations Posted on September 4, 2021 by markmckelvie MILTON, September 4, 2021 – The field for the 38th Pepsi North America Cup is set following a pair of eliminations on…
True Blue Lindy captures Dream Maker final Posted on August 9, 2021 by markmckelvie MILTON, August 9, 2021 – True Blue Lindy became the latest horse to get the Dream Maker bump following a strong 1:51.2…
True Blue Lindy strikes in second leg of Dream Maker Posted on August 2, 2021 by markmckelvie MILTON, August 2, 2021 – True Blue Lindy found the wire first in Monday night’s second leg of the Dream Maker Series…
Darling’s star pacer Bulldog Hanover impressive in OSS debut Posted on July 8, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs July 9, 2021 – One might have seen some troubling signs while reading the tea leaves heading into Bulldog…
Local drivers hope to steer their Captain to Cup glory Posted on August 28, 2020, updated on August 28, 2020 by markmckelvie 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 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…
Rookie trotters shine in Millard and Pure Ivory openers Posted on July 23, 2020, updated on July 23, 2020 by markmckelvie MILTON, July 23, 2020 – The team of driver Bob McClure, trainer Luc Blais and owner Serge Godin’s Determination captured two of…
North America Cup eligibles dazzle at Mohawk Park Posted on June 8, 2020 by markmckelvie MILTON, June 8, 2020 – The road to the Pepsi North America Cup might be a little longer this season, but that…
Sintra splashes to Preferred repeat Posted on January 11, 2020 by markmckelvie MILTON, January 11, 2020 – Sintra battled through rainy and windy conditions to reach up at the wire for a second consecutive…
Jamieson reaches 8,000 wins Posted on December 13, 2019 by markmckelvie MILTON, December 13, 2019 – Driver Jody Jamieson became the newest member of the 8,000 win club on Friday evening at Woodbine…
Easy Lover Hanover reaches millionaire status on busy Saturday Posted on November 17, 2019 by markmckelvie MILTON, November 16, 2019 – Series finals, a milestone and Jackpot score headlined an eventful Saturday evening at Woodbine Mohawk Park. An…
Somebeachsometime turns heads in Whenuwishuponastar Posted on August 6, 2019 by markmckelvie MILTON, August 6, 2019 – Somebeachsometime stormed by rivals in the stretch to win Tuesday’s second leg of the Whenuwishuponastar Series at…
Filion sweeps “The Beach”; Atlanta & Lather Up prevail in Graduate Posted on June 1, 2019, updated on June 1, 2019 by markmckelvie MILTON, June 1, 2019 – The stars were out Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park for the Somebeachsomewhere and Graduate Series. A…
Lather Up cruises to 1:49 Preferred score Posted on May 25, 2019 by markmckelvie MILTON, May 25, 2019 – Lather Up returned to the scene of his biggest victory to win Saturday’s $34,000 Preferred in 1:49…
Round two of Niagara to Lyons Hedgeabet Posted on December 20, 2018 by markmckelvie MILTON, December 20, 2018 – Harvest Series winner Lyons Hedgeabet charged off cover in the lane to win Thursday’s $17,000 second leg…
Impressive performances in Harvest finals; Dunbar Hall repeats Posted on November 12, 2018 by markmckelvie MILTON, November 12, 2018 – Sophomore fillies Lyons Hedgeabet and Shotgun Sally captured finals of the Ontario sired Harvest Series on Monday…
Favourites struggle in Harvest Series finals Posted on October 25, 2018 by markmckelvie MILTON, October 25, 2018 – Ontario sired rookies were on display Thursday at Woodbine Mohawk Park for the finals of the Harvest…
Shes A Great Lady eliminations contested Posted on September 15, 2018, updated on September 15, 2018 by markmckelvie MILTON, September 15, 2018 – Ideation Hanover and Tall Drink Hanover posted victories in Saturday’s Shes A Great Lady eliminations at Woodbine…
Jamieson wins five Posted on September 13, 2018, updated on September 13, 2018 by markmckelvie MILTON, September 13, 2018 – Driver Jody Jamieson has been red-hot over the last month and his outstanding run continued Thursday with…