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…
Not short on talent: Moira takes Stella Artois Fury Stakes Posted on June 11, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, June 11, 2022 – Moira, making her three-year-old debut, swooped to the lead in early stretch to take the $125,000 Stella…
The champ is back: Munnyfor Ro makes 2022 debut in Belle Mahone Posted on June 2, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, June 2, 2022 – Munnyfor Ro, Canada’s champion three-year-old female of 2021, is set to make her four-year-old debut in Sunday’s…
Woodbine Winter Report – Kevin Attard & Darwin Banach Posted on February 23, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, February 23, 2022 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day (April 16) of the 2022 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll look…
Woodbine Trainers Make Their Pegasus Picks Posted on January 28, 2022, updated on January 28, 2022 by lbax Woodbine-based trainers Kevin Attard, Santino Di Paola and Bill Tharrenos offer up their top two picks, plus a longshot, for Saturday’s Grade…
Grade 3 double bill: Grey and Mazarine set for Sunday at Woodbine Posted on November 25, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, November 25, 2021 – A pair of $150,000 rookie stakes, the Grade 3 Grey and Grade 3 Mazarine, highlight Sunday’s 12-race…
Special Forces looks like a force (again) in Grade 2 Autumn Posted on November 11, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, November 11, 2021 – Eight hopefuls, including multiple graded stakes winner Special Forces, reigning Canadian Horse of the Year Mighty Heart,…
Moira Delivers Dazzling Debut In Princess Elizabeth Posted on October 23, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, October 23, 2021 – Moira made her career debut a memorable one, as the daughter of Ghostzapper dominated the 76th edition of the…
Mission Accomplished: Special Forces Wins Grade 3 Durham Cup Posted on October 10, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, October 10, 2021— Two years ago, Special Forces missed winning the Grade 3 Durham Cup by the slimmest of margins. On…
Haddassah captures the 2021 Prince of Wales Stakes Posted on September 14, 2021, updated on September 14, 2021 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on September 7, 2021, updated on September 7, 2021 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on August 16, 2021, updated on August 16, 2021 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on August 1, 2021 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on August 1, 2021, updated on August 1, 2021 by markmckelvie 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 Posted on July 9, 2021, updated on July 9, 2021 by 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 Posted on May 19, 2021, updated on July 9, 2021 by 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 Posted on March 26, 2021, updated on July 9, 2021 by 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 Posted on November 21, 2020 by 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 Posted on November 19, 2020 by 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 Posted on November 1, 2020 by 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 Posted on November 1, 2020 by 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 Posted on October 25, 2020 by 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 Posted on October 23, 2020 by 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 Posted on October 22, 2020 by 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…
