Registration open for Woodbine Mile Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge
TORONTO, September 13, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment will be hosting a Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge on this Saturday’s Turf Champions Day, headlined by…
Handicapping Tournament
Tournament legend Paul Shurman threads the needle in final race to win Woodbine Mile Horseplayers Tournament
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$5 million bonus highlights Monmouth Park’s 2018 contest schedule; Registration open for $2,000 Pick Your Prize Handicapping Challenge OCEANPORT, NEW JERSEY, March…
