The Gift of Something Extra
Chris Lomon, Woodbine Communications Gail Cox didn’t need to be standing at the fence to know how the scenes would play out….
Horse Racing
Wide-open Woodbine Oaks presented by Budweiser part of stakes-filled Sunday card
TORONTO, July 29, 2021 – Lorena and Jilli Marie will put their respective unbeaten records on the line in the $500,000 Woodbine…
Triple threat: My Dear, Victoria, and Alywow Stakes share Saturday stakes spotlight at Woodbine
TORONTO, July 28, 2021 – A pair of $125,000 main added-money events for two-year-olds, the My Dear, and Victoria, along with the…
Each Horse Tells a Story in LongRun Graduate Virtual Race to The Plate
By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, July 28, 2021 – The LongRun Graduate Virtual Race to the Plate is going to great…
March to the Arch rallies for Niagara Stakes score
TORONTO, July 25, 2021 – March to the Arch chased down the pacesetters to win the $100,000 Niagara Stakes on Sunday afternoon…
Jolie Olimpica triumphs over Woodbine turf to take Nassau Stakes
TORONTO, July 24, 2021 – Fox Hill Farm’s Jolie Olimpica bested a field of a dozen distaffers to take the $175,000 Nassau,…
Another Time takes another shot at Grade 2 Nassau glory / Woodbridge opens up seven-year-old campaign in Niagara Stakes
TORONTO, July 22, 2021 – Another Time, a five-year-old daughter of Munnings, looks to go one better in Saturday’s Grade 2 $175,000 Nassau Stakes,…
The Enduring Excellence of Sam-Son Farm
By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, July 21, 2021 – The sight of the red and gold never gets old for Gail…
Avie’s Flatter captures Grade 2 Connaught Cup
TORONTO, July 18, 2021 – Turf stakes action kicked off at Woodbine Racetrack on Sunday with Ivan Dalos’ popular homebred Avie’s Flatter…
Golden Vision upsets in Ballade Stakes
TORONTO, July 17, 2021 – Longshot Golden Vision wore down 6-5 favourite Summer Sunday in deep stretch to take the $100,000 Ballade…
“Great mindset” Sav takes on five in Ballade Stakes
TORONTO, July 14, 2021 – Sav, a five-year-old daughter of Big Screen, goes after her second added-money title in Saturday’s $100,000 Ballade…
Plate hopeful Avoman something to shout about
By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, July 14, 2021 – Don MacRae fully expected the big, flashy, good-looking dark bay to tilt…
Easy Time triumphs in Grade 3 Marine / Tio Magico has his way in the Queenston
TORONTO, July 11, 2021 – Easy Time put forth a strong showing in the $150,000 Marine Stakes for three-year-olds on Sunday, giving…
Casse continues Selene streak with Our Flash Drive / Undefeated Lorena leads in Fury Stakes
TORONTO, July 10, 2021 – Trainer Mark Casse continued his Selene Stakes win streak as Live Oak Plantation’s homebred Our Flash Drive…
Queen’s Plate trail heats up with running of Grade 3 Marine, and Queenston Stakes
TORONTO, July 9, 2021 – The $150,000 Grade 3 Marine Stakes and $125,000 Queenston Stakes share the spotlight this Sunday at Woodbine….
Woodbine post times altered for live Thoroughbred racing
TORONTO, July 8, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment has announced post time changes for its live Thoroughbred racing schedule that will begin next…
Candy Overload a Sweet Treat for His Connections
By Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, July 8, 2021 – Krista Cole-Simpson has Candy Overload in mint condition. The handsome bay gelding,…
Forty-five three-year-olds remain eligible to The Queen’s Plate
TORONTO, July 6, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today released an updated list of Canadian-bred three-year-olds that remain eligible to the $1 million…
Canadian Horse of the Year Mighty Heart triumphant in Dominion Day Stakes
TORONTO, July 1, 2021 – Horse racing fans were back in the stands at Woodbine Racetrack for the first time this season…
Ex-jock Olguin owning his new racing role
Story by: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, June 30, 2021 – Gerry Olguin racked up 42 stakes scores during his days in…
Souper Escape holds on to Trillium title in a thrilling finish
TORONTO, June 26, 2021 – Defending champion Souper Escape just held off Crystal Glacier at the wire to win the $150,000 Trillium…
Canadian Horse of the Year Mighty Heart headlines Canada Day’s Dominion Day Stakes
TORONTO, June 25, 2021 – Reigning Canadian Horse of the Year Mighty Heart will return to the scene of his thrilling Queen’s…
Path to the Plate: Tidal Forces
By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, June 24, 2021 – It was a victory Gail Cox perhaps didn’t quite see coming a…
Casse trio take aim at Trillium top prize
TORONTO, June 23, 2021 – Conditioner Mark Casse has three chances, in the form of Crystal Glacier, Heavenly Curlin and Skygaze, to…