Mission Accomplished: Special Forces Wins Grade 3 Durham Cup
TORONTO, October 10, 2021— Two years ago, Special Forces missed winning the Grade 3 Durham Cup by the slimmest of margins. On…
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Haddassah captures the 2021 Prince of Wales Stakes
FORT ERIE, September 14, 2021 – The fan-filled crowd cheered on Haddassah in the 86th running of the Prince of Wales Stakes….
Amalfi Sky zips into Zadracarta on two-race win streak
TORONTO, September 7, 2021 – Amalfi Sky, bred and owned by Terra Racing, goes after her third straight score when she goes…
Queen’s Plate Notes: Monday, August 16, 2021
TORONTO, August 16, 2021 – A look at some of the contenders set to contest the 162nrd running of the Queen’s Plate,…
Amalfi Coast completes Attard-Stein stakes double in Royal North
TORONTO, August 1, 2021 —With the cheering still echoing following Munnyfor Ro’s Woodbine Oaks victory for trainer Kevin Attard and jockey Justin…
Munnyfor Ro magnificent in Woodbine Oaks presented by Budweiser
TORONTO, August 1, 2021 – Munnyfor Ro, under a patient ride from Justin Stein, took the 66th running of the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks presented by…
Queen’s Plate trail heats up with running of Grade 3 Marine, and Queenston Stakes
TORONTO, July 9, 2021 – The $150,000 Grade 3 Marine Stakes and $125,000 Queenston Stakes share the spotlight this Sunday at Woodbine….
Woodbine Report: May 19, 2021
Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some of the top storylines of key horses and horsepeople, and also share other important news, notes and highlights. In this week’s report, Kevin Attard recalls his first Woodbine win, jockey Gary Boulanger’s road to recovery, trainer David Bell’s fleet runners, and Count Again’s stirring Singspiel score.
The 17-year-old Owner, The 3-Year-Old Colt, and One Queen’s Plate Dream
Story by Chris Lomon / @ChrisLomon Joshua Attard knew the dark bay colt would be on the list, but he wanted to…
Merveilleux a late-season marvel in Ontario Damsel
TORONTO, November 21, 2020 – Following up her three-length Wonder Where win, Merveilleux turned in another dazzling performance in the $150,000 Ontario…
A touch of ‘Grey’ and Mazarine on tap this Sunday at Woodbine
TORONTO, November 19, 2020 – Nine two-year-olds, including impressive first-time winner Haddassah, are set to contest Sunday’s $125,000 Grey Stakes (G3), at…
Stephen heads Coronation Futurity assembly
TORONTO, November 1, 2020 – Al and Bill Ulwelling’s two-year-old colt Stephen tracked down the front-running freshmen for a breakthrough victory in…
Flying high: Celebrating Starship Jubilee’s Woodbine Mile win
TORONTO, November 1, 2020 – Canada’s reigning Horse of the Year Starship Jubilee may have made just one local appearance this year,…
Merveilleux is marvelous in the Wonder Where Stakes
TORONTO, October 25, 2020 – Al and Bill Ulwelling’s hard luck filly Merveilleux was simply marvelous on Sunday afternoon winning the $250,000…
Amalfi Coast steals the show in the Sweet Briar Too Stakes
TORONTO, October 23, 2020 – Amalfi Coast was back on top of her game on Friday night under the lights at Woodbine…
Woodbine Oaks champ Curlin’s Voyage, runner-up Afleet Katherine headline Wonder Where
TORONTO, October 22, 2020 – This year’s edition of the Canadian Triple Tiara comes to a conclusion when 10 three-year-old Canadian-bred fillies…
Starship Jubilee schools the boys, claims Ricoh Woodbine Mile
TORONTO, September 19, 2020 — Blue Heaven Farm’s Starship Jubilee was the oldest starter and only mare in Saturday’s $1 million Ricoh Woodbine Mile…
Turf talents look to go the extra mile in Ricoh Woodbine Mile
TORONTO, September 16, 2020 – Starship Jubilee, Canada’s reigning Horse of the Year, will take on a gifted group of seven rivals,…
Stronger Together Online Panel and Ricoh Woodbine Mile Post Position Draw set for Wednesday
TORONTO, September 14, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment is hosting the post position draw for the 2020 Ricoh Woodbine Mile as part of…
Clayton connects: Plate Trial drama sets the table for Queen’s Plate
TORONTO, August 15, 2020 – Clayton, a son of 2012 Arkansas Derby winner Bodemeister, dug deep to fend off a pair of…
Will Halo Again run rings around Plate Trial foes?
TORONTO, August 12, 2020 – Halo Again goes after his fourth career win in his sixth start in Saturday’s $150,000 Plate Trial…
Woodbine Oaks: Carroll seeking a fantastic ‘Voyage’
TORONTO, August 12, 2020 – Josie Carroll trainee Curlin’s Voyage headlines the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks presented by Budweiser, Saturday at Woodbine. Inaugurated…
Queen’s Plate and Woodbine Oaks hopefuls set to contest Woodstock and Star Shoot Stakes
TORONTO, June 10, 2020 – A pair of key prep races on the road to the Queen’s Plate, the $100,000 Woodstock and…
Excitement mounts for the return of racing at Woodbine this weekend
TORONTO, June 3, 2020 – The 2020 Thoroughbred season kicks off at Woodbine Racetrack this weekend with live racing starting Saturday, June…