JUNO Award nominee The Washboard Union to perform at 2019 Queen’s Plate Racing Festival Posted on March 13, 2019, updated on June 14, 2019 by TORONTO, March 13, 2019 – The JUNO Award-nominated country music group The Washboard Union will be among the featured musical acts to…
Woodbine Entertainment Secures EllisDon as Development Partner for Recently Announced GO Station Posted on March 12, 2019, updated on March 12, 2019 by TORONTO, March 12, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment, operators of the world-class Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, home to the iconic Queen’s Plate racing festival,…
Avie’s Flatter named 2019 Queen’s Plate Winterbook favourite Posted on March 8, 2019, updated on June 14, 2019 by TORONTO, March 8, 2019 – Avie’s Flatter leads a list of 84 three-year-old Thoroughbreds nominated to the Canadian Triple Crown, which opens with the $1 million…
Ontario Announces New GO Station at Woodbine Posted on March 6, 2019, updated on March 12, 2019 by Ontario Announces New GO Station at Woodbine Province partners with business to address transit needs and save taxpayers money TORONTO, March 6, 2019…
Snowbirds Report: February 25 – March 3, 2019 Posted on March 5, 2019 by TORONTO, March 5, 2019 – Welcome to the ninth edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
A Longley look at the Derby: One-race wonder sets out to prove himself in Derby prep Posted on March 2, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, March 2, 2019 – From maiden winner to Kentucky Derby contender all in an afternoon’s work. That’s what…
Snowbirds Report: February 18 – February 24, 2019 Posted on February 27, 2019, updated on February 27, 2019 by TORONTO, February 27, 2019 – Welcome to the eighth edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
VIDEO: Woodbine backstretch opens for 2019 Thoroughbred racing season Posted on February 26, 2019, updated on April 17, 2019 by TORONTO, February 26, 2019 – The Woodbine backstretch has reopened for the 2019 Thoroughbred racing season with many local stars returning from…
Save the Date: Greenwood Stakes Returns Saturday, May 25 Posted on February 22, 2019 by SAVE THE DATE: Greenwood Stakes, Toronto’s Most Fashionable Event of the Spring, Returns Saturday, May 25 A day at Woodbine Racetrack features thrilling Thoroughbred…
A Longley look at the Derby: Another victory stamps War of Will as a top Derby contender Posted on February 22, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, February 22, 2019 – Yes, Mark Casse knows it’s still February and yes, the seasoned and rational side of…
Outstanding Groom Award winner and Media Finalists announced for 2018 Sovereign Awards Posted on February 20, 2019, updated on February 22, 2019 by TORONTO, February 20, 2019 – The Jockey Club of Canada has announced that Amanda Erwin has been chosen as the recipient of…
Snowbirds Report: February 11 – February 17, 2019 Posted on February 19, 2019 by TORONTO, February 19, 2019 – Welcome to the seventh edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
Million-dollar Queen’s Plate and Ricoh Woodbine Mile headline 2019 Thoroughbred stakes schedule Posted on February 19, 2019, updated on April 17, 2019 by Million-dollar Queen’s Plate and Ricoh Woodbine Mile headline 2019 Thoroughbred stakes schedule Woodbine’s new inner turf course scheduled to open this spring…
A Longley look at the Derby: Casse trainee ‘wows’ on the road to the Kentucky Derby Posted on February 15, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, February 15, 2019 – Wow. Just WOW. On the program page he’s known as War of Will, but…
Woodbine’s Dawn Lupul wins NHC challenge for charity Posted on February 12, 2019 by TORONTO, February 12, 2019 – Woodbine racing analyst Dawn Lupul outplayed a field of more than 50 notable journalists, fellow horse racing…
Snowbirds Report: February 4 – February 10, 2019 Posted on February 12, 2019, updated on February 12, 2019 by TORONTO, February 12, 2019 – Welcome to the sixth edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
Snowbirds Report: January 28 – February 3, 2019 Posted on February 5, 2019 by TORONTO, February 5, 2019 – Welcome to the fifth edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
2018 Sovereign Award finalists announced Posted on February 1, 2019 by TORONTO, February 1, 2019 – The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the finalists for the 2018 Sovereign Awards, honouring Canada’s Champions and…
Woodbine Entertainment mourns the loss of Bill Graham Posted on January 17, 2019, updated on February 1, 2019 by TORONTO, January 17, 2019 – The Ontario horse racing community is mourning the loss of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, Thoroughbred…
Snowbirds Report: January 7 – January 13, 2019 Posted on January 15, 2019, updated on January 16, 2019 by TORONTO, January 14, 2018 – Welcome to the second edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
Looking Back: A Busy Year for Woodbine Entertainment Sets the Stage for an Exciting 2019 and Beyond Posted on January 15, 2019 by TORONTO, January 15, 2019 – The 2018 season was a very busy and exciting year on and off the track for Woodbine…
In Memory of J. G. (Jerry) Lavigne Posted on January 11, 2019, updated on January 11, 2019 by By: Tom Cosgrove for Woodbine.com TORONTO, January 11, 2019 – Longtime Woodbine Thoroughbred trainer J.G. (Jerry) Lavigne passed away peacefully on January 4, just six…
Snowbirds Report: December 31, 2018 – January 6, 2019 Posted on January 8, 2019 by TORONTO, January 8, 2018 – Welcome to the first edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
Year In Review: Geller’s Top 10 Highlights Posted on January 4, 2019, updated on January 4, 2019 by TORONTO, January 4, 2019 – Woodbine track announcer Robert Geller has one of the best seats in the house with his view…
