Will this “rule” help you win your Kentucky Derby bets? Posted on May 3, 2024, updated on May 8, 2024 by clomon By Ivan Bigg So will my horseplaying rules give you, not only the winner of the Kentucky Derby, but also the…
Derby Day Party at Woodbine Racetrack Posted on April 15, 2024, updated on April 15, 2024 by grace TORONTO, April 15, 2024— Woodbine Racetrack’s 5th annual Derby Day Party presented by Bulleit Bourbon takes place on Saturday, May 4th. Tickets…
Jeff Bratt and Monique Vag make their Kentucky Derby picks Posted on May 5, 2023, updated on May 5, 2023 by grace Woodbine’s on-air Thoroughbred personalities each compiled a $50 ticket for Saturday’s running of the 149th Kentucky Derby. Jeff Bratt The bets: $10…
Kazushi Kimura to ride in Kentucky Derby Posted on May 4, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 4, 2023– Woodbine-based champion jockey Kazushi Kimura will ride Mandarin Hero (JPN) in Saturday’s 149th running of the Kentucky Derby. A…
Ivan Bigg handicaps the Kentucky Derby Posted on May 4, 2023, updated on May 5, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 4, 2023– Can my handicapping rule do it again? Can it pick the top three finishers in the 1 ¼-mile…
‘Sunny’s’ day came 39 years ago at the Derby Posted on May 5, 2022 by lbax It’s only fitting that the Sunny’s Halo Lounge at Churchill Downs offers up million-dollar views. The picturesque setting, festooned in floral brilliance,…
Messier looks to make Canadian mark at Derby Posted on May 4, 2022 by lbax Tom Ryan is quite happy to channel his inner Canadian leading up to the Kentucky Derby. The man behind SF Racing, and…
Medina Spirit gives Baffert record seventh Kentucky Derby victory Posted on May 3, 2021, updated on May 3, 2021 by markmckelvie LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 1, 2021) – Zedan Racing Stables’ Medina Spirit fought back after relinquishing the lead to Mandaloun at midstretch…
Canadian content in the 147th Kentucky Derby Posted on April 30, 2021, updated on April 30, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 30, 2021 – Nearly 60 years ago, Canadian-bred Northern Dancer put the nation on the…
Graham Motion looks back 10 years on Animal Kingdom’s 2011 Derby triumph Posted on April 30, 2021, updated on April 30, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs for Woodbine.com Trainer Graham Motion has two vivid memories from watching his star pupil Animal Kingdom win the 2011…
The Brunch & Bet Show Headlines Woodbine’s Comprehensive Kentucky Derby Coverage Posted on April 28, 2021, updated on April 28, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, April 28, 2021 – The Brunch & Bet Show, airing on Thursday, April 29, at 11 a.m. (ET) on Facebook and…
Casse pair packs potent Kentucky Derby one-two punch Posted on April 28, 2021, updated on April 28, 2021 by markmckelvie By Chris Lomon /@Chris Lomon for Woodbine The hall of fame trainer will be wearing his game face on the first Saturday…
Photo Gallery: Kentucky Derby hopeful Shirl’s Speight prepping at Woodbine Posted on August 21, 2020 by TORONTO, August 21, 2020 – Charles Fipke’s homebred Kentucky Derby prospect Shirl’s Speight worked one-mile in 1:39.20 handily in company at Woodbine…
A Longley look at the Derby: “If there is a will, there is a way” Posted on May 3, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, May 3, 2019 – Rather than worry publicly about drawing the dreaded inside post for the Kentucky Derby,…
A Longley look at the Derby: Baffert is back for another Derby crown Posted on April 26, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 26, 2019 – Bob Baffert the horse trainer has no peer when it comes to preparing horses…
A Longley look at the Derby: Bullet work puts War of Will back on the radar Posted on April 19, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 19, 2019 – Out of sight was never going to be out of mind for trainer Mark…
A Longley look at the Derby: Final points up for grabs on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Posted on April 12, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 12, 2019 – With the Road to the Kentucky Derby set for its final lap this weekend,…
A Longley look at the Derby: Upcoming premier stakes will shape Derby field Posted on April 5, 2019, updated on April 5, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 5, 2019 – Through circumstances not entirely under his control, it has been a quiet Triple Crown prep…
A Longley look at the Derby: Mixed results in prep races shake up leaderboard Posted on March 29, 2019, updated on April 5, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, March 29, 2019 – If it was the first Saturday in May that was approaching rather than the…
A Longley look at the Derby: From the Woodbine turf to the top of the Derby leaderboard Posted on March 22, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com With all humility and understanding of how quickly things can change for a three-year-old colt at this time of…
Tickets on sale for Woodbine’s 3rd annual Derby Day Party Posted on March 18, 2019 by TORONTO, March 18, 2019 – Tickets are now on sale for Woodbine’s 3rd annual Derby Day Party, which will be held at…
A Longley look at the Derby: Baffert duo set for their anticipated season debuts Posted on March 15, 2019, updated on March 15, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, March 15, 2019 – As a two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer, Bob Baffert is anything but a rebel when…
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…
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…
