‘Sunny’s’ day came 39 years ago at the Derby
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,…
Kentucky Derby
Messier looks to make Canadian mark at Derby
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Snowbirds Report: February 11 – February 17, 2019
TORONTO, February 19, 2019 – Welcome to the seventh edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
A Longley look at the Derby: Casse trainee ‘wows’ on the road to the Kentucky Derby
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, February 15, 2019 – Wow. Just WOW. On the program page he’s known as War of Will, but…
Snowbirds Report: January 14 – January 20, 2019
TORONTO, January 22, 2019 – Welcome to the third edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
Notable Canadian ties for Kentucky Derby weekend
TORONTO, May 4, 2018 – Canadian horse racing fans will have some local connections to root for over Kentucky Derby weekend from…
Longley’s Lead Up: Will the favourites continue to reign in Kentucky Derby?
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, May 3, 2018 – It defies the long storied history of the Kentucky Derby being one of the…