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…
Starship Jubilee schools the boys, claims Ricoh Woodbine Mile Posted on September 19, 2020 by 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 Posted on September 16, 2020 by 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 Posted on September 14, 2020 by 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 Posted on August 15, 2020, updated on August 24, 2020 by 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? Posted on August 12, 2020, updated on September 1, 2020 by 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’ Posted on August 12, 2020 by 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 Posted on June 10, 2020, updated on August 24, 2020 by 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 Posted on June 3, 2020 by TORONTO, June 3, 2020 – The 2020 Thoroughbred season kicks off at Woodbine Racetrack this weekend with live racing starting Saturday, June…
Malibu Mambo tops 2020 Queen’s Plate Winterbook Posted on February 20, 2020, updated on February 20, 2020 by TORONTO, February 20, 2020 – The 2020 Queen’s Plate Winterbook was released today featuring a list of 92 three-year-old Thoroughbreds nominated to…
Catching up with Kevin Attard Posted on February 4, 2020, updated on February 5, 2020 by TORONTO, February 4, 2020 – Trainer Kevin Attard had a career-year at Woodbine in 2019, finishing the meet with personal bests of…
Da Silva closes his career during Woodbine’s season finale Posted on December 15, 2019 by TORONTO, December 15, 2019 – Jockey Eurico Rosa Da Silva put the finishing touches on his distinguished career during Woodbine Racetrack’s 16-race…
Defending Valedictory champ Pumpkin Rumble looks to deliver Da Silva one last thrill ride Posted on December 12, 2019, updated on December 12, 2019 by TORONTO, December 12, 2019 – Eurico Rosa Da Silva, in the final stakes ride of his career, will guide 10-time winner Pumpkin…
Amalfi Coast a confident winner in Grade 2 Bessarabian Stakes Posted on November 24, 2019, updated on November 24, 2019 by TORONTO, November 24, 2019 – Terra Racing Stable’s three-year-old filly Amalfi Coast continued her stakes streak at Woodbine on Sunday while earning…
Amalfi Coast seeks to be the toast of 12-horse Bessarabian Posted on November 21, 2019 by TORONTO, November 21, 2019 – Amalfi Coast, a three-year-old daughter of Tapizar, goes after her third straight stakes score when she goes…
Autumn Stakes champion Special Forces completes Da Silva’s six-win day Posted on November 3, 2019, updated on November 3, 2019 by TORONTO, November 3, 2019 – Woodbine’s leading jockey Eurico Rosa Da Silva was a force to be reckoned with on Sunday as…
