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…
Helium rises to the occasion, becoming stakes winner in Display Posted on October 18, 2020 by TORONTO, October 18, 2020 – Helium, who had stamped himself as one to watch in his victorious debut at Woodbine on September…
Say the Word speaks volumes in Northern Dancer Turf Posted on October 18, 2020, updated on October 18, 2020 by TORONTO, October 18, 2020 – Smooth sailing and a stellar steer from Emma-Jayne Wilson put the exclamation point on a primetime performance…
Lady Speightspeare eyes Breeders’ Cup berth after game Natalma victory Posted on September 20, 2020, updated on September 20, 2020 by TORONTO, September 20, 2020 – Lady Speightspeare, under vigorous handling by Emma-Jayne Wilson, punched her ticket to the Breeders’ Cup with a…
Credit River flows to 41-1 Ontario Racing upset Posted on September 19, 2020, updated on September 19, 2020 by TORONTO, September 19, 2020 – Credit River, a two-year-old son of More Than Ready, was exactly that in making his debut a…
Woodbine’s top jockeys and drivers team up in Heinz Challenge for charity Posted on August 6, 2020, updated on August 6, 2020 by TORONTO/MILTON, August 6, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment, in partnership with Kraft-Heinz Canada, today announced the launch of the Heinz Challenge, a six-week…
Two Sixty leads all the way in Grade 3 Selene Stakes Posted on July 25, 2020 by TORONTO, July 25, 2020 – Two Sixty dashed to the lead out of the gates and never looked back in the $125,000…
Live Thoroughbred racing returns at Woodbine Racetrack Posted on June 6, 2020 by TORONTO, June 6, 2020 – Live Thoroughbred racing returned to Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday afternoon (June 6) with an 11-race card. Originally…
Emma-Jayne Wilson returns Friday: “I don’t get excited that much, but I’m pretty excited right now” Posted on November 7, 2019, updated on November 7, 2019 by TORONTO, November 7, 2019 – Champion jockey and fan favourite Emma-Jayne Wilson, out of action since a spill on September 8, makes…
Wilson nearing return to racing Posted on October 28, 2019 by TORONTO, October 28, 2019 – Multiple award-winning jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson is nearing her return to racing at Woodbine after being injured in…
Keep On Truckin sizzles into Grade 1 Summer Posted on September 12, 2019 by TORONTO, September 12, 2019 – Following two outstanding efforts to launch his career, Ontario-bred Keep On Truckin faces his stiffest challenge to…
Dun Drum marches to victory in Vice Regent Posted on September 7, 2019 by TORONTO, September 7, 2019 –Dun Drum, rallying from last place at the quarter pole, finished strongly to prevail by a going-away 1…
The beat goes on for Pink Lloyd on Canadian Millions Sales Stakes Night Posted on August 28, 2019, updated on August 28, 2019 by TORONTO, August 28, 2019 – Three-time Kenora Stakes winner Pink Lloyd was among the star-studded cast that delivered winning performances during the…
Fair Maiden wins Catch a Glimpse Stakes with authority Posted on August 17, 2019 by TORONTO, August 17, 2019 – Godolphin’s homebred filly Fair Maiden took off in the stretch to win the $100,000 Catch a Glimpse…
Red Cabernet and Wilson taste victory on Ladies Night Posted on August 14, 2019, updated on August 14, 2019 by TORONTO, August 14, 2019 – The theme of the evening played out to perfection in Wednesday’s on track feature as Piano Bar…
Keep On Truckin wins Clarendon Stakes in another dominant display Posted on August 3, 2019, updated on August 3, 2019 by TORONTO, August 3, 2019 – Rising star Keep On Truckin motored away from his two-year-old foes to win the co-featured $125,000 Clarendon…
In Pictures: Prepping for the Woodbine Oaks Posted on June 7, 2019 by TORONTO, June 7, 2018 – Woodbine’s award-winning track photographer Michael Burns caught some of the contenders in action leading up to the…
Power Gal prevails in Grade 3 Selene Stakes Posted on May 18, 2019 by TORONTO, May 18, 2019 – Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson worked out a perfect pocket trip aboard Power Gal to take the $125,000 Selene…
Year In Review: Geller’s Top 10 Highlights Posted on January 4, 2019, updated on January 4, 2019 by TORONTO, January 4, 2019 – Woodbine track announcer Robert Geller has one of the best seats in the house with his view…
