Repole Stable duo look to deliver in talent-laden Grade 2 Autumn
TORONTO, November 6, 2024 – Repole Stable and trainer Kevin Attard send out the formidable duo of Bail Us Out and Never…
Graham Motion
bet365 Algonquin Stakes: Motion hopes Sharedashenanigans is all business, Buntain believes in Unbridled Weather
TORONTO, October 2, 2024 – Saturday’s $175,000 bet365 Algonquin, which covers five furlongs on Woodbine’s inner turf, has attracted eight 2-year-olds, including…
Queen’s Plate Notes: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
EARLY LOOK AT THE JUNE 30 QUEEN’S PLATE PROBABLE FIELD (16) PROBABLE FIELD FOR THE 159TH RUNNING OF THE QUEEN’S PLATE Horse…
