Woodbine’s 2021 Thoroughbred meet concludes with record closing day Posted on December 5, 2021, updated on December 8, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, December 5, 2021 – It was a fitting result for Woodbine’s leading trainer Mark Casse on Sunday, as Sir Winston and…
Mrs. Barbara comes up with ‘Jim Dandy’ effort in Mazarine / God of Love flies home late to take Grey Posted on November 28, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, November 28, 2021 – Mrs. Barbara put in an impressive stretch run to capture the Grade 3 $156,400 Mazarine Stakes, Sunday…
Silent Runner makes some noise in Frost King / Ya Mar sails to victory in South Ocean Posted on November 21, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, November 21, 2021 – Silent Runner was full of run late to take all the spoils in the $100,000 Frost King Stakes,…
Casse hoping for hot early pace to benefit his Nearctic trio Posted on October 15, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, October 15, 2021 – Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse said his best chance to win Sunday’s (October 17) Grade 2…
Casse Sends Out Formidable Foursome in Grade 1 Summer Posted on September 16, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, September 16, 2021 – The more, the merrier could be the mantra of trainer Mark Casse when it comes to racing…
Grade A Grade 1s: Ricoh Woodbine Mile, Pattison Canadian International Set For Saturday Posted on September 15, 2021, updated on September 15, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, September 15, 2021 – Hall of Fame conditioner Mark Casse will send out the talented trio of March to the Arch,…
Stakes weekend starts with Saturday quartet Posted on August 19, 2021, updated on August 19, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 19, 2021 – Woodbine’s weekend stakes showcase launches Saturday afternoon with four stakes contests to lead into Sunday’s Queen’s Plate…
Olympic Runner dashes to record King Edward score Posted on August 16, 2021, updated on August 16, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 15, 2021 – Multiple graded stakes placed Olympic Runner finally earned gold on the Woodbine green. And he did it…
Gretzky the Great game in Greenwood thriller Posted on August 14, 2021, updated on August 14, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 14, 2021 – Sovereign Award winner Gretzky the Great delivered a gutsy performance to win Saturday afternoon’s $125,000 Greenwood Stakes…
Casse sends out talented turf duo in competitive Grade 2 King Edward Posted on August 13, 2021, updated on August 13, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 13, 2021 – Eight hopefuls, including Mark Casse trainees March to the Arch, and Olympic Runner, are set to contest…
Gretzky the Great Faces Off Against Six in Greenwood Posted on August 11, 2021, updated on August 11, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 11, 2021 – Seven 3-year-olds, including Gretzky the Great, will take to the E.P. Taylor Turf Course in the $125,000…
Souper Stonehenge denies Pink Lloyd fifth straight Vigil Posted on August 1, 2021, updated on August 1, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 1—Souper Stonehenge, favored at 1-5, assumed command early and held off a closing bid by the stouthearted Pink Lloyd to…
March to the Arch rallies for Niagara Stakes score Posted on July 25, 2021 by TORONTO, July 25, 2021 – March to the Arch chased down the pacesetters to win the $100,000 Niagara Stakes on Sunday afternoon…
Avie’s Flatter chases Grade 2 Connaught Cup crown Posted on July 15, 2021, updated on July 15, 2021 by TORONTO, July 15, 2021 – Multiple stakes winner Avie’s Flatter, who cruised to victory in his return to action in June, faces…
Easy Time triumphs in Grade 3 Marine / Tio Magico has his way in the Queenston Posted on July 11, 2021 by TORONTO, July 11, 2021 – Easy Time put forth a strong showing in the $150,000 Marine Stakes for three-year-olds on Sunday, giving…
Casse continues Selene streak with Our Flash Drive / Undefeated Lorena leads in Fury Stakes Posted on July 10, 2021 by TORONTO, July 10, 2021 – Trainer Mark Casse continued his Selene Stakes win streak as Live Oak Plantation’s homebred Our Flash Drive…
Casse trio take aim at Trillium top prize Posted on June 23, 2021 by TORONTO, June 23, 2021 – Conditioner Mark Casse has three chances, in the form of Crystal Glacier, Heavenly Curlin and Skygaze, to…
Souper Stonehenge runs away with Jacques Cartier title; Woodstock champ Outadore gives Stein another stakes win Posted on June 20, 2021, updated on June 20, 2021 by TORONTO, June 20, 2021 – Souper Stonehenge put an end to Pink Lloyd’s Jacques Cartier reign as he took off down the…
Canadian content in the 147th Kentucky Derby Posted on April 30, 2021, updated on April 30, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 30, 2021 – Nearly 60 years ago, Canadian-bred Northern Dancer put the nation on the…
Casse pair packs potent Kentucky Derby one-two punch Posted on April 28, 2021, updated on April 28, 2021 by markmckelvie By Chris Lomon /@Chris Lomon for Woodbine The hall of fame trainer will be wearing his game face on the first Saturday…
Woodbine Winter Report: March 3, 2021 Posted on March 3, 2021, updated on July 9, 2021 by TORONTO, March 3, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day (April 17) of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll…
Woodbine Winter Report: February 10, 2021 (Mark Casse, Rachel Halden, Path to the Plate, Ones To Watch, and more) Posted on February 10, 2021, updated on July 9, 2021 by TORONTO, February 10, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some…
Hernandez edges Stein in close jockey race, Casse earns 12th Woodbine training title Posted on November 27, 2020 by TORONTO, November 27, 2020 – The jockeys’ race for the 2020 meet title at Woodbine Racetrack went right down to the wire,…
Ride a Comet leads Casse exacta in Grade 2 Kennedy Road Stakes Posted on November 21, 2020, updated on November 21, 2020 by TORONTO, November 21, 2020 – Mark Casse trainees Ride a Comet and Souper Stonehenge swept the Kennedy Road Stakes exacta on Saturday…