Registration open for Woodbine Mile Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge Posted on September 13, 2023, updated on September 13, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 13, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment will be hosting a Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge on this Saturday’s Turf Champions Day, headlined by…
Tournament legend Paul Shurman threads the needle in final race to win Woodbine Mile Horseplayers Tournament Posted on September 21, 2019 by By: Eric Wing for Woodbine.com TORONTO, September 21, 2019 – He’s one of the most accomplished players in handicapping tournament history, and…
Final-race, all-in wager on first-time starter propels Norm Pettus to victory in Woodbine Weekend Horseplayers Tournament Posted on August 31, 2019, updated on September 3, 2019 by By: Eric Wing for Woodbine.com TORONTO, August 31, 2019 – It hadn’t been much of a tournament for Norm Pettus going into…
Schaffer scores another big tournament win for Canada Posted on June 10, 2019, updated on June 9, 2019 by By: Peter Fornatale for Woodbine.com TORONTO, June 10, 2019 – Canadian horseplayers have made quite a name for themselves internationally over the…
Canadian horseplayer Chris Littlemore sets out to defend championship title Posted on February 7, 2019 by LAS VEGAS, Nevada, February 7, 2019 – Last year, Ontario’s Chris Littlemore became the second straight Canadian to take the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship…
Gary Blair working hard to be a kingpin in the tournament world Posted on November 30, 2018 by By: Eric Wing for Woodbine.com TORONTO, November 30, 2018 – Gary Blair doesn’t consider himself among the top echelon of tournament players—but he’s working…
Popular Toronto contest competitor Sheldon Usprech wins Woodbine Weekend Horseplayers Tournament Posted on August 31, 2018, updated on August 31, 2018 by By: Eric Wing for Woodbine.com TORONTO, August 31, 2018 – Sheldon Usprech has always had a soft spot for Woodbine’s Weekend Horseplayers Tournament. “I…
Former off-track betting executive Nick Noce proves his on-track game is strong as well Posted on July 27, 2018 by By: Eric Wing for Woodbine.com TORONTO, July 27, 2018 – Nick Noce has always been fond of Woodbine, especially after winning a 2012 tournament here…
Spring Meet Horseplayers Tournament Winner Russell Wilkes Wasn’t Always Comfortable Playing Contests Posted on July 6, 2018 by By: Eric Wing for Woodbine.com TORONTO, July 6, 2018 – Russell Wilkes had attended tournaments for years—but not as a contestant. Whether…
Construction executive Roger Cettina has built a tournament reputation as lofty as his skyscrapers Posted on May 25, 2018, updated on May 25, 2018 by By: Eric Wing for Woodbine.com TORONTO, May 25, 2018 – Monday through Friday, Roger Cettina has little time to devote to horse racing. A…
Keeneland champ John Kimove the latest Ontario native to win major tournament Posted on April 27, 2018, updated on April 30, 2018 by By: Eric Wing for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 27, 2018 – Ontario has always laid claim to a group of contest players that can hold…
$5 million bonus highlights Monmouth Park’s 2018 contest schedule Posted on March 22, 2018 by $5 million bonus highlights Monmouth Park’s 2018 contest schedule; Registration open for $2,000 Pick Your Prize Handicapping Challenge OCEANPORT, NEW JERSEY, March…