A Longley look at the Derby: “If there is a will, there is a way”
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, May 3, 2019 – Rather than worry publicly about drawing the dreaded inside post for the Kentucky Derby,…
Derby Day Party
Woodbine cuisine infused with hay smoked flavour
Chef de Cuisine Michael Mortensen discusses the unique flavours of hay smoked cooking in this month’s edition of Woodbine’s Chef Blog ‘Nom...
A Longley look at the Derby: Baffert is back for another Derby crown
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 26, 2019 – Bob Baffert the horse trainer has no peer when it comes to preparing horses…
A Longley look at the Derby: Bullet work puts War of Will back on the radar
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 19, 2019 – Out of sight was never going to be out of mind for trainer Mark…
A Longley look at the Derby: Final points up for grabs on the Road to the Kentucky Derby
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 12, 2019 – With the Road to the Kentucky Derby set for its final lap this weekend,…
A Longley look at the Derby: Upcoming premier stakes will shape Derby field
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 5, 2019 – Through circumstances not entirely under his control, it has been a quiet Triple Crown prep…
A Longley look at the Derby: Mixed results in prep races shake up leaderboard
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, March 29, 2019 – If it was the first Saturday in May that was approaching rather than the…
A Longley look at the Derby: From the Woodbine turf to the top of the Derby leaderboard
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com With all humility and understanding of how quickly things can change for a three-year-old colt at this time of…
Tickets on sale for Woodbine’s 3rd annual Derby Day Party
TORONTO, March 18, 2019 – Tickets are now on sale for Woodbine’s 3rd annual Derby Day Party, which will be held at…
A Longley look at the Derby: Baffert duo set for their anticipated season debuts
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, March 15, 2019 – As a two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer, Bob Baffert is anything but a rebel when…
A Longley look at the Derby: One-race wonder sets out to prove himself in Derby prep
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, March 2, 2019 – From maiden winner to Kentucky Derby contender all in an afternoon’s work. That’s what…
A Longley look at the Derby: Another victory stamps War of Will as a top Derby contender
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, February 22, 2019 – Yes, Mark Casse knows it’s still February and yes, the seasoned and rational side of…
A Longley look at the Derby: Casse trainee ‘wows’ on the road to the Kentucky Derby
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, February 15, 2019 – Wow. Just WOW. On the program page he’s known as War of Will, but…
VIDEO: Relive the Derby Day Party with Mr. Will
TORONTO, May 14 – Woodbine’s second annual Derby Day Party was a rousing success and we sent entertainment blogger and popular racing…
VIDEO: The perfect Old Fashioned for a Derby Day Party
TORONTO, May 4, 2018 – Woodbine’s Derby Day Party host Richard Cazeau gets a lesson in mixing the perfect Old Fashioned from Whisky…
Notable Canadian ties for Kentucky Derby weekend
TORONTO, May 4, 2018 – Canadian horse racing fans will have some local connections to root for over Kentucky Derby weekend from…
VIDEO: Music and art meet horse racing at Derby Day Party
TORONTO, May 3, 2018 – Host Richard Cazeau finds out how lead singer of Electric Blonde, Lynzie Kent, plans to lend her vocals…
Longley’s Lead Up: Will the favourites continue to reign in Kentucky Derby?
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, May 3, 2018 – It defies the long storied history of the Kentucky Derby being one of the…
Richard Cazeau returns to host Woodbine’s Derby Day Party
TORONTO, May 3, 2018 – We caught up with Men’s Lifestyle expert Richard Cazeau, who will be returning as host of Woodbine’s…
Woodbine to host 50/50 draw to benefit Etobicoke General Hospital
TORONTO, April 27, 2018 – A proud supporter of the Etobicoke General Hospital, Woodbine Entertainment is teaming up with its longtime charitable…
Longley’s Lead Up: Does Baffert have the horse to beat?
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 26, 2018 – He’s a four-time winner and heads to Churchill Downs with the likely betting favourite…
Longley’s Lead Up: Pletcher dominates Derby prep season
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 19, 2018 – Todd Pletcher would trade much of an incredible March and April for success on…
Nom de Course: A Northern twist to Southern-style dishes for Woodbine’s Derby Day Party
In this month's edition of Nom de Course, Chef de Cuisine Michael Mortensen discusses the menu for Woodbine's first social event of...
Longley’s Lead Up: Justifying the hype of a Derby contender
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 12, 2018 – Around the paddock at historic Churchill Downs there are plaques paying homage to each…
