Patches O’Houlihan looks to keep perfect season alive in Overskate Posted on October 20, 2023, updated on October 20, 2023 by grace TORONTO, October 20, 2023 – Patches O’Houlihan will put his perfect three-year-old record on the line in Sunday’s $100,000 Overskate Stakes at Woodbine…
Undefeated Tripolina beats the boys in the Display Stakes Posted on October 15, 2023, updated on October 15, 2023 by grace TORONTO, October 15, 2023—Filly Tripolina took on the boys to capture the $125,000 Display Stakes for 2-year-olds on Sunday at Woodbine. …
War Painter is the queen of the Victorian Queen Posted on September 24, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 24, 2023 – War Painter, under Patrick Husbands, brushed to the lead late en route to victory in Sunday’s $100,000…
Zippy Gizmo rallies late to take Bull Page Posted on September 24, 2023, updated on September 24, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 24, 2023 – Zippy Gizmo got up in the final strides to take top prize in the $100,000 Bull Page…
Moira magnificent in dominant Canadian Stakes (G2T) score Posted on September 9, 2023, updated on September 9, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 9, 2023 – Moira, Canada’s reigning horse of the year, rocketed away from her rivals en route to an emphatic…
Love to Shop beats the boys in Toronto Cup Posted on September 3, 2023, updated on September 5, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 3, 2023 – Love to Shop, at odds of 5-2, was full of run late to take the $125,000 Toronto Cup Stakes…
Attard sends out pair in Toronto Cup / Special holiday card of racing on Monday Posted on August 31, 2023, updated on August 31, 2023 by grace TORONTO, August 31, 2023 – Kevin Attard trainees Dream Jereem and Love to Shop chase top prize in the $125,000 Toronto Cup Presented…
Pipit defeats the boys in Victoria Stakes Posted on July 16, 2023, updated on July 16, 2023 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 16, 2023 – Pipit and jockey Patrick Husbands took the $125,000 Victoria Stakes for two-year-olds on Sunday at Woodbine in…
Attard pair ready for Fury Stakes challenge Posted on June 7, 2023, updated on June 7, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 7, 2023 – Kevin Attard trainees Courtly Ro and Fashionably Fab will chase top prize in Saturday’s $125,000 Fury Stakes Presented…
Baby No Worries takes to the turf in Grade 2 Royal North / Canada’s reigning HOTY Moira makes seasonal debut in Grade 3 Belle Mahone Posted on May 31, 2023, updated on May 31, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 31, 2023 – Baby No Worries will make her second straight start at Woodbine when the 4-year-old takes on 10 filly…
Woodbine launches 2023 turf season Saturday Posted on May 25, 2023, updated on May 25, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 25, 2023 – Woodbine’s highly anticipated turf racing season is set to get underway this Saturday afternoon (May 27). A total…
Last Call ready for Ruling Angel test Posted on May 17, 2023, updated on May 17, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 17, 2023 – Trainer Kevin Attard sends out Grade 1 winner Last Call in Saturday’s $100,000 Ruling Angel Stakes Presented by…
Woodbine Winter Watch: Kevin Attard and Justin Stein Posted on February 6, 2023, updated on February 6, 2023 by grace TORONTO, February 6, 2023 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day (April 22) of the 2023 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, the Woodbine Communications…
A ‘Fashionably Fab’ Shady Well statement Posted on December 9, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 9, 2022 – Fashionably Fab made it three straight wins after a strong performance in the $150,000 Shady Well Stakes, Friday…
La Prevoyante draws nine on Saturday Posted on December 7, 2022, updated on December 7, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 7, 2022 – Strega goes for her second straight stakes score in Saturday’s $100,000 La Prevoyante, the feature race on…
Ontario Sire Heritage Series wraps up with Ashbridges Bay and Lake Ontario Stakes Posted on November 18, 2022 by grace TORONTO, November 18, 2022 – The Ontario Sire Heritage Series concluded Friday at Woodbine with Strega winning the $100,000 Ashbridges Bay Stakes…
Velocitor digs in for Coronation Futurity win Posted on November 6, 2022 by grace TORONTO, November 6, 2022 – Velocitor, at 21-1, took the lead early and then led every step of the way in the…
Philip My Dear rallies to win Cup & Saucer Stakes Posted on October 9, 2022 by grace TORONTO, October 9, 2022 – Philip My Dear came from out of the clouds to land in the winner’s circle in Sunday’s running of…
Queen’s Plate winner Moira takes on the world in Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Posted on October 5, 2022 by grace The 3-year-old filly will also chase history in an attempt to become the first Plate winner to win the race TORONTO, October…
Filly power: Record-setting Moira romps to Queen’s Plate glory Posted on August 21, 2022, updated on August 29, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 21, 2022 – Moira was once again masterful in victory, the daughter of Ghostzapper-Devine Aida trouncing her 10 rivals to…
Hat Trick for Filo Di Arianna in the King Edward Stakes Posted on August 21, 2022, updated on August 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 21 – A pair of hat tricks were completed in the $200,000 G2 King Edward with Filo Di Arianna (BRZ)…
Intriguing storylines, emerging stars highlight 163rd running of the Queen’s Plate Posted on August 17, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 17, 2022 – Eleven hopefuls, including Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser winner Moira, and Grade 3 Marine victor Rondure, will vie for…
Moira dominates Woodbine Oaks presented by Budweiser Posted on July 24, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, July 24, 2022 – Moira, under Rafael Hernandez, made it look easy in taking the 67th running of the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser,…
Attard sends out pair in quest for second straight Woodbine Oaks crown Posted on July 21, 2022, updated on July 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 21, 2022 – Trainer Kevin Attard will have two chances to net his second consecutive victory in the $500,000 Woodbine…