Queen’s Plate Notes: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Posted on August 18, 2021, updated on August 20, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 18, 2021 – A look at some of the contenders set to contest the 162nd running of the Queen’s Plate,…
Graham Motion looks back 10 years on Animal Kingdom’s 2011 Derby triumph Posted on April 30, 2021, updated on April 30, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs for Woodbine.com Trainer Graham Motion has two vivid memories from watching his star pupil Animal Kingdom win the 2011…
Woodbine Winter Report: March 31, 2021 Posted on March 31, 2021, updated on July 9, 2021 by TORONTO, March 31, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day (April 17) of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow…
Two-year-olds shine in Sunday stakes action Posted on August 23, 2020 by TORONTO, August 23, 2020 – Two-year-olds Gretzky the Great and Alda shared the spotlight on Sunday as Woodbine hosted the $100,000 Soaring…
Motion trainee Malakeh to make Canadian debut in Grade 2 Nassau Posted on June 24, 2020 by TORONTO, June 24, 2020 – Malakeh, a five-year-old daughter of Harbour Watch (IRE), goes after her third straight score in Saturday’s Grade…
Nine rookies look to make the grade in Grade 3 Grey Stakes Posted on October 24, 2019 by TORONTO, October 24, 2019 – Nine two-year-olds, including Torres Del Paine and Bel Bimbo, are set to go postward in Sunday’s Grade…
Ten turf talents try for E.P. Taylor title Posted on October 9, 2019 by TORONTO, October 9, 2019 – Ten fillies and mares, including a pair of starters who have recorded high-profile victories at Woodbine, will…
La Feve magnifique in Duchess Stakes Posted on August 3, 2019, updated on August 3, 2019 by TORONTO, August 3, 2019 – La Feve, owned by Madaket Stables, Robert LaPenta, Lindy Farms and Team Hanley, made her Canadian debut…
Desert Isle delivers in Zadracarta Posted on June 29, 2019 by TORONTO, June 29, 2019 – Desert Isle, given a patient ride by Junior Alvarado, was full of run down the E.P. Taylor…
Secret Message unleashes late kick to take Grade 2 Nassau Stakes Posted on May 26, 2019 by TORONTO, May 26, 2019 – Secret Message came flying late to reel in runaway leader Starship Jubilee down the stretch in Sunday’s…
Strike Me Down sets sights on Grade 3 Ontario Derby crown Posted on October 11, 2018 by TORONTO, October 11, 2018 – Strike Me Down, an Ontario-bred son of Tapit, will chase his first added-money score in Saturday’s Grade…
Holding Gold seeking firmer ground in Nearctic Posted on October 11, 2018 by TORONTO, October 11, 2018—Holding Gold is back in town, hoping for firmer going in Saturday’s Grade 2 Nearctic at six furlongs on…
Pattison Canadian International Notes for Monday, October 8, 2018 Posted on October 8, 2018 by EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 PATTISON CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL (13) Horse – Owner – Trainer – Jockey Arklow – Donegal Racing, Bulger,…
Pattison Canadian International Notes for Sunday, October 7, 2018 Posted on October 7, 2018 by EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 PATTISON CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL (13) Horse – Owner – Trainer – Jockey Arklow – Donegal Racing, Bulger,…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile Notes for Thursday, September 6, 2018 Posted on September 6, 2018, updated on September 7, 2018 by EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 RICOH WOODBINE MILE (9) Horse / Owner / Trainer / Jockey Delta Prince / Stronach Stables…
Voodoo Song, Irish War Cry and Mr Havercamp top list of 20 nominated to Ricoh Woodbine Mile Posted on August 31, 2018, updated on September 1, 2018 by TORONTO, August 31, 2018 – Grade 1 winner Voodoo Song, multiple graded stakes winner Irish War Cry and local hero Mr Havercamp…
Mekhtaal sets out for Nijinsky score in season debut Posted on July 19, 2018, updated on July 19, 2018 by TORONTO, July 19, 2018 – European Group 1 stakes winner Mekhtaal will make his first start of the season in Sunday’s $175,000…
Tower of Texas seeks a second King Edward crown Posted on June 27, 2018, updated on June 27, 2018 by TORONTO, June 27—Tower of Texas, who has been riding high both home and on the road for several years now, tops a…
Queen’s Plate notes for Sunday, June 24, 2018 Posted on June 24, 2018 by EARLY LOOK AT THE JUNE 30 QUEEN’S PLATE PROBABLE FIELD (16) PROBABLE FIELD FOR THE 159TH RUNNING OF THE QUEEN’S PLATE Horse…
Shahroze sweeps to Singspiel score Posted on June 23, 2018 by TORONTO, June 23, 2018 — Shahroze, invading from Maryland and making his stakes debut for trainer Graham Motion, rallied from last place…
Queen’s Plate notes for Friday, June 22, 2018 Posted on June 22, 2018, updated on June 22, 2018 by EARLY LOOK AT THE JUNE 30 QUEEN’S PLATE PROBABLE FIELD (16) PROBABLE FIELD FOR THE 159TH RUNNING OF THE QUEEN’S PLATE Horse…
