Clocker Report: Horses to watch this weekend
TORONTO, June 5, 2020 – Each week, Woodbine’s head clocker Ernie Perri comments on some of the top workouts watched, highlighting horses…
Handicapping
Toronto horseplayer scores historic $1.1 million win on HPIbet – Hong Kong wager
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
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…
View From The Booth by Robert Geller
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
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…
Ottawa native Bob Montgomery scores poignant victory in 2018 Horseplayer World Series
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
$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
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
(With files provided by NTRA.com) LAS VEGAS, February 11, 2011 – Chris Littlemore, a retired autoworker from Whitby, Ontario, Canada, was never…
