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…
OLG returns as Canadian Triple Crown title partner Posted on June 23, 2022, updated on June 23, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, June 23, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the return of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) as the title…
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….
Canadian Legend Jim Cuddy to Perform Live at The 162nd Queen’s Plate on August 22 Posted on August 9, 2021, updated on October 5, 2022 by aafridi TORONTO, August 9, 2021 – Legendary Canadian performing artist Jim Cuddy and his band will perform live at The 162nd Queen’s Plate,…
Forty-five three-year-olds remain eligible to The Queen’s Plate Posted on July 6, 2021, updated on July 9, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 6, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today released an updated list of Canadian-bred three-year-olds that remain eligible to the $1 million…
Belichick turfs rivals in Breeders’ Stakes, Mighty Heart finishes seventh in Triple Crown bid Posted on October 24, 2020, updated on October 24, 2020 by TORONTO, October 24, 2020 – Belichick, second to Mighty Heart in the Queen’s Plate, turned the tables on his stablemate, and trounced…
Breeders’ Stakes Quotes Posted on October 24, 2020, updated on October 24, 2020 by TORONTO, October 24, 2020 – Belichick and jockey Luis Contreras won the 129th running of the $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes, third leg of…
Recalling the thrill of Canadian Triple Crown glory Posted on October 23, 2020 by By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, October 23, 2020 – Dan Loiselle’s crowning moment calling the thoroughbreds at Woodbine Racetrack is actually…
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…
The cat behind the steed: The story of Mighty Heart Posted on October 21, 2020, updated on October 22, 2020 by By: Chris O’Leary for Woodbine.com TORONTO, October 21, 2020 – When Mighty Heart bursts out of the gate on Saturday at the $400,000 Breeder’s…
Mighty Heart chases OLG Canadian Triple Crown champion history in Breeders’ Stakes Posted on October 21, 2020, updated on October 21, 2020 by TORONTO, October 21, 2020 —Mighty Heart will continue his quest to join an elite group of horses to sweep all three legs…
Field for the 129th running of the $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes Posted on October 21, 2020, updated on October 21, 2020 by TORONTO, October 21, 2020 – The field is set for the 129th running of the $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes, third and final jewel…
Watch the Breeders’ Stakes post position draw today Posted on October 21, 2020, updated on October 21, 2020 by TORONTO, October 21, 2020 – The field for the $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes, third jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, will be…
Fresh flowers and flair: Putting the pomp in the Triple Crown’s memorable moments Posted on October 20, 2020 by By: Antonietta Culic for Fort Erie & Woodbine TORONTO, October 20, 2020 – Mary Currie is a little bit of a perfectionist,…
Post position draw for historic Breeders’ Stakes to be held October 21 Posted on October 19, 2020 by TORONTO, October 19, 2020 – The post position draw for the 129th running of the $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes, third and final jewel…
Photo Gallery: Mighty Heart’s quest for the OLG Canadian Triple Crown Posted on October 13, 2020 by TORONTO, October 13, 2020 – Capturing the hearts of racing fans across the nation, the one-eyed Mighty Heart is on a quest…
OLG Canadian Triple Crown contender Mighty Heart tops Breeders’ Stakes nominees Posted on October 9, 2020, updated on October 9, 2020 by TORONTO, October 9, 2020 – OLG Canadian Triple Crown contender Mighty Heart tops a list of a dozen Canadian-bred three-year-old Thoroughbreds nominated…
Woodbine Entertainment and TSN deliver more weekly horse racing coverage with Racing Night Live, airing Friday nights beginning October 16 Posted on October 9, 2020, updated on October 9, 2020 by Live horse racing series moves to marquee Friday night timeslot this fall on Canada’s Sports Leader. TORONTO, October 9, 2020 – TSN…
Mighty Heart conquers second jewel of OLG Canadian Triple Crown Posted on September 29, 2020, updated on October 4, 2020 by FORT ERIE, September 29, 2020 – The Queen’s Plate champion Mighty Heart made it look mighty easy winning the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on…
One-eyed Mighty Heart mighty in Queen’s Plate triumph, Carroll finishes one-two Posted on September 12, 2020, updated on October 4, 2020 by TORONTO, September 12, 2020 – Mighty Heart lived up to his name in a dominating score in the 161st running of the…
Expert horseplayers weigh in for final Queen’s Plate Power Rankings presented by OLG Canadian Triple Crown Posted on September 11, 2020, updated on September 12, 2020 by TORONTO, September 11, 2020 – The field is set for Saturday’s $1 million Queen’s Plate at Woodbine and the experts have weighed…
Clayton takes top spot in the 161st Queen’s Plate Power Rankings presented by OLG Canadian Triple Crown Posted on August 20, 2020, updated on August 24, 2020 by TORONTO, August 20, 2020 – A victory in the Plate Trial on Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack propelled Clayton to the top spot…
Halo Again tops 161st Queen’s Plate Power Rankings presented by the OLG Canadian Triple Crown Posted on August 13, 2020, updated on August 24, 2020 by TORONTO, August 13, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the first edition of the 161st Queen’s Plate Power Rankings presented by the…
Tone Broke finishes strong in Breeders’ Stakes Posted on August 17, 2019, updated on August 17, 2019 by TORONTO, August 17, 2019 – L and N Racing’s Tone Broke closed out the OLG Canadian Triple Crown with his second victory…
