Dixie’s Gamble hits the Overskate jackpot
TORONTO, October 27, 2019 – Even-money favourite Dixie’s Gamble saved his best for last in the $100,000 Overskate Stakes, finding a seam…
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Curlin’s Voyage sets course for strong Princess Elizabeth showing
TORONTO, October 23, 2019 – Curlin’s Voyage, a two-year-old daughter of Curlin, goes after her second straight added-money title and third consecutive…
Success is sweet for Gamble’s Candy in Ruling Angel
TORONTO, October 13, 2019—Gamble’s Candy, making her stakes debut for owner/breeder Ivan Dalos and trainer Josie Carroll, forced the rapid pace of…
Curlin’s Voyage not smooth but filly gets the money via DQ in Mazarine Stakes
TORONTO, October 5, 2019 – Curlin’s Voyage, interfered with by an erratic Skygaze in early stretch, finished second but was promoted to…
Tone Broke and Avie’s Flatter meet again in Breeders’ Stakes
TORONTO, August 14, 2019 – Tone Broke and Avie’s Flatter headline a field of nine Canadian-bred three-year-olds in Saturday’s $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes, third jewel…
Mr Ritz dazzles in Seagram Cup for Carroll
TORONTO, August 11, 2019 – Leading all the way in Sunday’s Grade 3 Seagram Cup at Woodbine, Mr Ritz capped off a…
The Queen’s Plate: Lady Power
By: Colin Nolte and Tommy Cosgrove for Woodbine.com The Queen’s Plate, the most important race for Canadian three-year-old Thoroughbreds, is the oldest…
Queen’s Plate notes for Friday, June 21, 2019
AN EARLY LOOK AT THE PROBABLE FIELD FOR THE 160TH RUNNING OF THE QUEEN’S PLATE (12) Horse / Trainer / Owner /…
Carroll honoured by Hall of Fame achievement
By: Hayley Morrison for Woodbine Communications TORONTO, April 15, 2019 – She loves racing, has a passion for horses and is great…
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announces Class of 2019
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Class of 2019 features international stars of the industry, two horses bred in Québec, a…
Snowbirds Report: March 25 – March 31, 2019
TORONTO, April 2, 2019 – Welcome to the 13th and final edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year,…
Avie’s Flatter named 2019 Queen’s Plate Winterbook favourite
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…
Who’s the ‘Boss’? The Boss Factor looks to rule in Display Stakes
TORONTO, December 5, 2018 – No. 1 Stable’s The Boss Factor goes for his second straight score and first stakes crown, in…
Moonlit Promise earns back-to-back Bessarabian titles
TORONTO, November 25, 2018 – Moonlit Promise successfully defended her title in the $175,000 Bessarabian Stakes (Grade 2) defeating a field of 13…
Avie’s Flatter crowned Coronation Futurity champion
TORONTO, November 18, 2018 – Ivan Dalos’ homebred rising star Avie’s Flatter captured the 115th running of the $225,000 Coronation Futurity for Canadian-foaled…
All systems go for Avie’s Flatter in Coronation Futurity
TORONTO, November 16, 2018 – Avie’s Flatter heads into the 115th running of $225,000 Coronation Futurity, set for Sunday afternoon at Woodbine…
Autumn and Maple Leaf champions return to defend stakes titles Saturday
TORONTO, November 1, 2018 – Gigantic Breeze and Gamble’s Ghost will set out to defend their titles in this year’s editions of…
Avie’s Flatter golden in Cup and Saucer Stakes
TORONTO, October 7, 2018—Avie’s Flatter had experienced problems at the start in his first two appearances but was the consummate professional on…
Bold Script, Avie’s Flatter tee it up in Cup and Saucer
TORONTO, October 4, 2018—Bold Script and Avie’s Flatter, both exiting Grade 1 one-mile turf stakes at Woodbine, will be in with fellow…
Moonlit Promise defends title in Sweet Briar Too
TORONTO, September 15, 2018—Moonlit Promise, the defending champion in the Sweet Briar Too Stakes, overcame a less than perfect trip to eke…
Moonlit Promise could shine again in Sweet Briar Too
TORONTO, September 13, 2018—Moonlit Promise was making her first start of the season when she won last year’s Sweet Briar Too and…
Gamble’s Ghost prevails in Belle Mahone Stakes
TORONTO, September 9, 2018 – Gamble’s Ghost, known for her heart-stopping late rallies, did not disappoint as the 4-5 favorite as she…
Gamble’s Ghost the one to fear most in Belle Mahone
TORONTO, September 6, 2018 – Gamble’s Ghost has been firing on all cylinders of late, taking the Grade 3 Trillium and Grade…
Avie’s Mineshaft seeking more gold in La Lorgnette
TORONTO, September 5, 2018 – Trainer Josie Carroll has held a hot hand in the La Lorgnette Stakes, winning four of the…