Game Changers: Moira Posted on January 13, 2025, updated on January 13, 2025 by grace TORONTO, January 13, 2024 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…
A story fit for a King and Queen Posted on December 8, 2022, updated on December 19, 2022 by grace TORONTO– December 8, 2022 – It’s an iconic sporting spectacle, an event steeped in history, tradition, and excellence, one with many compelling…
Once Again, The King’s Plate Posted on December 7, 2022, updated on December 7, 2022 by grace Canada’s oldest and most prestigious Thoroughbred race enters a new era Toronto ON – December 7, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment is pleased…
With Great Sadness and Respect Woodbine Entertainment Mourns the Loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II Posted on September 8, 2022, updated on September 15, 2022 by grace Toronto, ON – September 8, 2022 – It is with great sadness and respect that Woodbine Entertainment mourns the loss of Her...
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…
#QP22 Notes – Saturday, August 20: One Day Away! Posted on August 20, 2022, updated on August 20, 2022 by markmckelvie The calm, cool and collected life of Rondure It’s a good bet that on Sunday morning, Rondure will be in chill mode….
#QP22 Notes – Friday, August 19: The Minkster ready for Plate rumble Posted on August 19, 2022, updated on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie Trainer Danny Vella obviously knows his way around a Queen’s Plate, having sent out Basqueian to take down top honours in 1994…
Handicapping the Queen’s Plate – Sheri Riddoch / @gofilly Posted on August 19, 2022, updated on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie #8 Moira 5-2 stamped herself as the Queen’s Plate favourite with her eye-catching dominating win in the Woodbine Oaks, after some pre-race…
Countdown to the (Queen’s Plate) Crown: Ren Carothers Posted on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie At around 5:42pm ET, the latch will be sprung for the 163rd running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate, Canada’s oldest and…
#QP22 Notes – Friday, August 19: Moira looking to continue recent run of filly success in Queen’s Plate Posted on August 19, 2022, updated on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie In horse racing it’s always a thrill when the girls take on the boys, and lately the fillies who have competed in…
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…
163rd Queen’s Plate – Facts & Figures Posted on August 16, 2022, updated on August 17, 2022 by markmckelvie The 163rd running of The Queen's Plate is scheduled for this Sunday (August 21). The Woodbine Communications team has compiled a list...
163rd Queen’s Plate – Meet The Field (Horse Profiles) Posted on August 16, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by markmckelvie The 163rd running of The Queen's Plate is scheduled for this Sunday (August 21) and is expected to feature a field of...
#QP22 Notes – Tuesday, August 16: Sir for Sure, Hall of Dreams give Casse two shots at Queen’s Plate win No. 3 Posted on August 16, 2022, updated on August 16, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 16, 2022 – Mark Casse has twice made his mark in the Queen’s Plate. This time, he has two chances…
Queen’s Plate probable starters released Posted on August 12, 2022, updated on August 11, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 12, 2022 – With just over a week until the 163rd running of The Queen’s Plate, Woodbine Entertainment today released…
Platinum-Selling Canadian Country Duo The Reklaws Named Celebrity Ambassadors for 163rd Queen’s Plate Posted on August 10, 2022, updated on August 10, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, August 10, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that platinum-selling Canadian country duo, The Reklaws, have been named the celebrity ambassadors…
A Queen’s Plate ‘Duke’ and his merry band Posted on August 8, 2022, updated on August 8, 2022 by clomon Get ready for the Duke of Love show, Queen’s Plate edition. When the leggy, robust colt steps onto the racetrack ahead of…
Filly Moira stamped top contender in latest Queen’s Plate Power Rankings Posted on July 29, 2022, updated on July 29, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 29, 2022 – Woodbine today released its latest rankings of the top contenders for this year’s 163rd running of The…
Rondure tops latest 163rd Queen’s Plate Power Rankings Posted on July 8, 2022, updated on July 7, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 8, 2022 – Woodbine today released its latest rankings of the top contenders for this year’s 163rd running of The…
Tickets on sale Thursday for The 163rd Queen’s Plate; Messier tops Power Rankings Posted on May 25, 2022, updated on June 3, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, May 25, 2022 – Tickets for the 163rd running of The Queen’s Plate, Sunday, August 21 at Woodbine Racetrack, go on…
Messier tops 2022 Queen’s Plate Winterbook Posted on March 25, 2022, updated on March 25, 2022 by lbax ETOBICOKE, Ontario—Hockey great Mark Messier famously guaranteed a key playoff win for his New York Rangers in 1994, a bold prediction that…
Plenty On The Woodbine Stakes Plate in 2022 Posted on February 12, 2022, updated on February 12, 2022 by lbax Three renowned racing surfaces, a pair of $1 million classics, 37 graded stakes, Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series ‘Win and You’re In’ events,…
Nick Gonzalez: The Healing Power Of Horses Posted on January 26, 2022, updated on January 26, 2022 by lbax “The horses… they truly are my salvation.” It’s been 15 months since longtime Thoroughbred trainer Nick Gonzalez lost his wife, best friend,…
G1 Highlander, G2 Dance Smartly and G3 Ontario Colleen contested on Queen’s Plate day Posted on August 22, 2021, updated on August 23, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 22, 2021 – The 162nd running of The Queen’s Plate was the crown jewel for a tremendous 13-race card on…
