Can Bigg match his $2,020 Prince of Wales superfecta success in the Breeders’? Posted on September 30, 2023 by grace No false modesty here today. Coming off my proudest moment in handicapping big stakes race – nailing the $2,020 superfecta in the…
Sheri Riddoch (@gofilly) handicaps Sunday’s Woodstock Stakes Posted on April 29, 2023 by grace Sunday, April 30 Race #9 Woodstock Stakes $125,000 6 Furlongs, Tapeta 3-year-olds Top Contenders #4 Ship the Goods (9-5) ships in from…
Expert Picks – Saturday, April 29, 2023 Posted on April 29, 2023 by markmckelvie Woodbine is pleased to welcome back an outstanding group of expert handicappers to provide “Plays of the Day” once again in 2023….
Expert Picks – Sunday, April 23, 2023 Posted on April 23, 2023, updated on April 23, 2023 by markmckelvie Woodbine is pleased to welcome back an outstanding group of expert handicappers to provide “Plays of the Day” once again in 2023….
How to Handicap and Bet Woodbine’s New Season (Ellis Starr – @Ubercapper) Posted on April 20, 2023, updated on April 20, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 20, 2023– Spring at Woodbine means racing begins anew for what should be a tremendous 2023 season of racing. Handicapping…
Sheri Riddoch (@gofilly) Handicaps Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Stakes Posted on October 7, 2022 by grace Top Contenders: #9 Fev Rover (6-1) has been impressive this year since joining the Casse barn. Gutsy, game effort in the G2…
“Rule” picks #5 Modern Games to win Ricoh Woodbine Mile: Handicapping with Ivan Bigg Posted on September 16, 2022, updated on September 16, 2022 by grace “Rule” picks #5 Modern Games to win Ricoh Woodbine Mile By Ivan Bigg The pressure is on! After I nailed the $200…
Woodbine Mile Handicapping with Ellis Starr Posted on September 16, 2022, updated on September 16, 2022 by grace Woodbine – Saturday September 17, 2022 Race 7 – Pattison Summer Stakes – Grade 1 – Post Time 4:22 Top contenders with…
Clocker Report: Horses to watch this weekend Posted on June 5, 2020 by TORONTO, June 5, 2020 – Each week, Woodbine’s head clocker Ernie Perri comments on some of the top workouts watched, highlighting horses…
Toronto horseplayer scores historic $1.1 million win on HPIbet – Hong Kong wager Posted on May 22, 2020, updated on May 27, 2020 by TORONTO, May 22, 2020 – Playing HPIbet has paid off for Toronto’s Tommy “The Hammer” Massis in a big way with a…
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…
View From The Booth by Robert Geller Posted on July 8, 2018 by TORONTO, July 8, 2018 – Each week, track announcer Robert Geller comments on some of the performances that caught his eye, highlighting…
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…
Ottawa native Bob Montgomery scores poignant victory in 2018 Horseplayer World Series Posted on March 30, 2018 by By: Eric Wing for woodbine.com TORONTO, March 30, 2018 – Self-employed accountant Bob Montgomery of Ottawa has loved watching and wagering on racing for…
$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…
Score Another for Canada: Littlemore Wins National Horseplayers Championship Posted on February 23, 2018, updated on February 23, 2018 by By: Eric Wing for woodbine.com TORONTO, February 23, 2018 – When last we checked in with Chris Littlemore, the 58-year-old retired auto worker from…
Canadian horseplayer Chris Littlemore Holds Steady to Win $800,000 First Prize, Eclipse Award at NHC Posted on February 11, 2018, updated on February 20, 2018 by (With files provided by NTRA.com) LAS VEGAS, February 11, 2011 – Chris Littlemore, a retired autoworker from Whitby, Ontario, Canada, was never…