Artie’s Storm thunders into G2 Autumn in winning form Posted on November 2, 2023 by grace TORONTO, November 2, 2023 – Artie’s Storm will chase his second straight graded victory when he goes postward in the $175,000 Autumn…
Rookies step into the G3 spotlight in Grey, Mazarine Posted on November 1, 2023, updated on November 1, 2023 by grace TORONTO, November 1, 2023 – Ten hopefuls, including Barb Minshall trainees Tunechi and Two Ghosts, will go postward in the $150,000 Grey…
Artie’s Storm weathers big-name rivals, takes G3 Durham Cup Posted on October 7, 2023, updated on October 8, 2023 by grace TORONTO, October 7, 2023 – Artie’s Storm, under Emma-Jayne Wilson, got by one foe and then held off another in Saturday’s $150,000 Durham…
Love to Shop beats the boys in Toronto Cup Posted on September 3, 2023, updated on September 5, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 3, 2023 – Love to Shop, at odds of 5-2, was full of run late to take the $125,000 Toronto Cup Stakes…
Me and My Shadow something to sing about in Bison City Posted on August 13, 2023, updated on August 13, 2023 by grace TORONTO, August 13, 2023 – Me and My Shadow was full of run turning for home en route to victory in the $250,000…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (May 13-14) Posted on May 15, 2023, updated on May 15, 2023 by grace 100 + 350 = 2 major milestones With his win aboard Our Flash Drive in Saturday’s Grade 3 Whimsical Stakes, Patrick Husbands…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (May 6-7) Posted on May 8, 2023 by grace First impressions South African-born jockey Ryan Munger won his first race at Woodbine – his new home track – when he guided…
Casse trio set for Woodstock test Posted on April 28, 2023, updated on April 28, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 28, 2023 – Dual hall of fame trainer Mark Casse sends out the trifecta of Gran Spirited, Ninetyfour Expos and Stayhonor…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (April 22-23) Posted on April 24, 2023, updated on April 24, 2023 by grace Silver Tunes is as good as gold Jockey Amanda Vandermeersch teamed with Silver Tunes to win the opening race of the 2023…
Woodbine Winter Watch: Darwin Banach and Emma-Jayne Wilson Posted on March 13, 2023 by grace TORONTO, March 13, 2023 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day (April 22) of the 2023 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, the Woodbine…
Canadians set to take flight on Pegasus World Cup day Posted on January 27, 2023, updated on January 27, 2023 by grace TORONTO, January 27, 2023– There are plenty of Canadian-connected horses and horse people set to take part in Saturday’s highly anticipated Pegasus…
Dun Drum ready for Steady Growth, 14 races on tap Posted on December 9, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 8, 20222 – The $100,000 Steady Growth, a 1 1/16-mile main track stakes for Ontario-sired stakes 3-year-olds and upward, headlines…
Wentru and Who’s the Star dead-heat in Grade 3 Valedictory Posted on December 4, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 4, 2022 – Wentru and Who’s the Star shared the winner’s circle in a compelling running of the Grade 3…
Who’s the Star shines in Grade 2 Autumn Posted on November 6, 2022 by grace TORONTO, November 6, 2022 – Who’s the Star, a 4-year-old son of Tonalist-Shine Forth, lived up to his name once again in…
Golden Vision strikes gold in Eternal Search / Dun Drum delivers in Overskate Posted on October 9, 2022, updated on October 9, 2022 by grace TORONTO, October 9, 2022 – A pair of 7 ½-furlong Inner Turf Races, one for Ontario-sired 3-year-olds and up, the other for…
Who’s the Star shines brightly in track record Durham Cup score Posted on October 8, 2022 by grace TORONTO, October 8, 2022 – Who’s the Star, rallying from last place following a sluggish start, roared past his seven rivals to…
Ready for the Lady gives Attfield ninth Singspiel crown Posted on September 18, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 18, 2022 – Ready for the Lady, under Emma-Jayne Wilson, roared home to take Sunday’s Grade 3 $154,200 Singspiel Stakes, run over…
Canadian Sales Stakes grads earn top marks Posted on August 28, 2022, updated on August 28, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 28, 2022 – Woodbine’s Sunday card of racing showcased graduates of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society’s sales competing for over…
Intriguing storylines, emerging stars highlight 163rd running of the Queen’s Plate Posted on August 17, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 17, 2022 – Eleven hopefuls, including Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser winner Moira, and Grade 3 Marine victor Rondure, will vie for…
Attfield wins 2,000th in dead-heat Nassau Stakes thriller Posted on July 2, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, July 2, 2022 – Dual hall of fame trainer Roger Attfield won his 2,000th career race when 5-2 Lady Speightspeare dead-heated…
Stakes superfecta showcase set for star-stacked Saturday Woodbine card Posted on June 29, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, June 29, 2022 – A pair of Grade 3 $150,000 stakes events, the Marine, and Selene, share the spotlight with two…
Beautiful Empire leads Casse sweep in Star Shoot Posted on April 30, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, April 30, 2022 – Beautiful Empire rallied late to win the $131,500 Star Shoot Stakes, a six-furlong sprint for three-year-old fillies, Saturday at Woodbine….
5 Furlongs With Emma-Jayne Wilson Posted on February 14, 2022, updated on February 16, 2022 by lbax Each week until opening day of the 2022 Woodbine Thoroughbred meet, a familiar name in the sport will be in the spotlight,…
Artful Ballerina recovers for impressive score in Georgian Bay Posted on August 7, 2021, updated on August 7, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 7, 2021 – The Ontario Sire Heritage Series launched Saturday afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack with Artful Ballerina capturing the $80,000…
