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…
Josie Carroll
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…
Another Seaway score in the stars for Carroll?
TORONTO, August 23, 2018 – Multiple graded stakes winner Moonlit Promise will give trainer Josie Carroll a chance at a Seaway Stakes…
Avie’s Mineshaft defeats Dixie Moon in Wonder Where
TORONTO, August 12, 2018 – Ivan Dalos’ homebred filly Avie’s Mineshaft wore down the favoured Woodbine Oaks champion, Dixie Moon, in the…
Gamble’s Ghost defeats Casse crew in Ontario Matron
TORONTO, July 15, 2018 – With a well-timed stretch run, favourite Gamble’s Ghost powered up on the far outside to prevail by…
Carroll seeks back-to-back Ontario Matron wins
TORONTO, July 12, 2018 – Fresh off a victory in last month’s Grade 3 Trillium Stakes, Gamble’s Ghost heads into Sunday’s stakes feature…
Gamble’s Ghost with a spirited score in Sunday’s Trillium Stakes
TORONTO, June 17, 2018 – Gamble’s Ghost, patiently handled by Eurico Rosa da Silva, rallied six-wide down the lane to capture Sunday’s…
Gamble’s Ghost headlines Sunday’s Trillium Stakes
TORONTO, June 14, 2018 – Multiple graded stakes winner Gamble’s Ghost will be looking to add another to her resume in this…