Field Pass runs down rivals late to take Ontario Derby Posted on November 21, 2020 by TORONTO, November 21, 2020 – It looked as though Field Pass would be standing on the sidelines rather than the winner’s circle,…
Gretzky the Great shoots for Summer Stakes glory… and scores! Posted on September 20, 2020, updated on September 20, 2020 by TORONTO, September 20, 2020 – Gretzky the Great netted his second added-money trophy in taking Sunday’s Grade 1, $250,000 Summer Stakes, a…
Chart registers first stakes win in Grade 3 Ontario Colleen Posted on August 29, 2020, updated on August 29, 2020 by TORONTO, August 29, 2020 – With a determined stretch run, Chart prevailed in a photo finish to take the $125,000 Ontario Colleen…
Two-year-olds shine in Sunday stakes action Posted on August 23, 2020 by TORONTO, August 23, 2020 – Two-year-olds Gretzky the Great and Alda shared the spotlight on Sunday as Woodbine hosted the $100,000 Soaring…
Woodbine’s top jockeys and drivers team up in Heinz Challenge for charity Posted on August 6, 2020, updated on August 6, 2020 by TORONTO/MILTON, August 6, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment, in partnership with Kraft-Heinz Canada, today announced the launch of the Heinz Challenge, a six-week…
Forester’s Turn triumphs in Greenwood Stakes Posted on August 1, 2020, updated on August 1, 2020 by TORONTO, August 1, 2020 – A late decision to enter Forester’s Turn in Saturday’s $150,000 Greenwood Stakes Presented by Stella Artois at…
Lady Grace just misses track record in Royal North Posted on July 18, 2020 by TORONTO, July 18, 2020 – Lady Grace and jockey Kazushi Kimura just missed the track record, taking the Grade 2 Royal North…
Watch the 45th annual Sovereign Awards Posted on May 29, 2020 by TORONTO, May 29, 2020 – The Jockey Club of Canada hosted the 45th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremony through a virtual presentation on…
Woodbine-based Kimura named Champion Apprentice Jockey at 2019 Eclipse Awards Posted on January 24, 2020 by TORONTO, January 24, 2020 – Kazushi Kimura left his native Japan with the hope of making an impression on the Canadian Thoroughbred…
Kimura among Eclipse Awards finalists Posted on January 6, 2020 by LEXINGTON, Kentucky, January 6, 2020 – Led by Horse of the Year candidates Bricks and Mortar, Maximum Security, and Mitole, the National…
Gun Society scores stakes win in South Ocean Posted on November 16, 2019 by TORONTO, November 16, 2019 – Hall of Fame horseman Roger Attfield’s homebred filly Gun Society took to the Tapeta in top form…
Starship Jubilee looking for repeat Canadian Stakes celebration Posted on September 11, 2019, updated on September 12, 2019 by TORONTO, September 11, 2019—Starship Jubilee ran perhaps the best race of her career in the 2018 running of the Canadian Stakes Presented…
Sovereign Awards presented to 2018 winners Posted on April 19, 2019 by TORONTO, April 19, 2019 – The Jockey Club of Canada hosted the 44th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 18, 2019…
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…
Woodbine’s 2018 Thoroughbred season concludes Posted on December 16, 2018, updated on December 16, 2018 by TORONTO, December 16, 2018 – The 2018 Thoroughbred meet wrapped up with a 14-race program on Sunday afternoon. Taking the jockey and…
Another great Grey Day effort from Gray Phantom Posted on October 21, 2018 by TORONTO, October 21, 2018—After finishing just a head shy of victory in last year’s inaugural running of the $50,000 Grey Handicap at…
Apprentice jockey Kimura wins five races at Woodbine Posted on October 12, 2018, updated on October 12, 2018 by TORONTO, October 12, 2018 – Apprentice jockey Kazushi Kimura enjoyed one of the biggest days of his promising career with a five-win…
Speedy Soul remains perfect with Muskoka score Posted on August 29, 2018, updated on August 29, 2018 by TORONTO, August 29, 2018 – Speedy Soul, a Joey Gee Thoroughbreds homebred daughter of Souper Speedy, rallied wide down the lane to…
Kimura celebrates first victory at Woodbine Posted on June 9, 2018, updated on October 12, 2018 by TORONTO, June 9, 2018 – Kazushi Kimura celebrated his first career win as an apprentice jockey at Woodbine Racetrack, pulling off a…
