Final-race, all-in wager on first-time starter propels Norm Pettus to victory in Woodbine Weekend Horseplayers Tournament Posted on August 31, 2019, updated on September 3, 2019 by 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 Posted on June 10, 2019, updated on June 9, 2019 by By: Peter Fornatale for Woodbine.com TORONTO, June 10, 2019 – Canadian horseplayers have made quite a name for themselves internationally over the…
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…
Canadian horseplayer Chris Littlemore sets out to defend championship title Posted on February 7, 2019 by 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 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…
Nick Noce wins Sovereign Award and $10,000 in bonuses as Woodbine’s 2018 Player of the Year Posted on October 26, 2018 by By: Eric Wing for Woodbine.com TORONTO, October 26, 2018 – When Nick Noce won the Midsummer Horseplayers Tournament in July, he knew he had…
James Metzger sticks to win bets to collect more than $63,000 in Woodbine Mile Horseplayers Tournament Posted on September 28, 2018, updated on September 28, 2018 by By: Eric Wing for Woodbine.com TORONTO, September 28, 2018 – James Metzger, a 35-year-old financial analyst from Louisville, Kentucky, had never been to Woodbine…
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…
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…
Eventful season set to begin at Woodbine Posted on April 12, 2018, updated on July 27, 2018 by TORONTO, April 12, 2018 - Opening Day of Woodbine’s 2018 Thoroughbred meet on April 21 will mark the start of an eventful...
