162nd Queen’s Plate officially sold out Posted on August 21, 2021, updated on August 23, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 21, 2021 – With spectators returning for the first time in two years, Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to announce that…
162nd Queen’s Plate Power Rankings: Keep Grinding No. 1 Posted on August 20, 2021, updated on August 20, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 20, 2021 – With The Queen’s Plate just a few days away, Woodbine Entertainment has released the final Queen’s Plate…
Graded stakes trio part of stellar Queen’s Plate card Posted on August 20, 2021, updated on August 20, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 20, 2021 – A trio of graded stakes, the Highlander (G1), Dance Smartly (G2), Ontario Colleen (G3), complement the 162nd running of the…
Ladies of the Lawn series returns with online auction supporting Rethink Breast Cancer Posted on August 20, 2021, updated on August 20, 2021 by markmckelvie Toronto, August 20, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment is excited to announce the return of the Ladies of the Lawn series. Launched in…
162nd Queen’s Plate: Profiles, Facts, Jockey & Trainer Appearances Posted on August 19, 2021, updated on August 19, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 19, 2021 – The 162nd running of The Queen’s Plate is coming up this Sunday (August 22) at Woodbine Racetrack….
Wide-open Queen’s Plate attracts 13 hopefuls Posted on August 18, 2021, updated on August 20, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 18, 2021 – Thirteen hopefuls, including four Kevin Attard trainees, will vie for top prize in the $1 million Queen’s Plate, first…
Queen’s Plate Notes: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Posted on August 18, 2021, updated on August 20, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 18, 2021 – A look at some of the contenders set to contest the 162nd running of the Queen’s Plate,…
Queen’s Plate Notes: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Posted on August 17, 2021, updated on August 20, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 17, 2021 – A look at some of the contenders set to contest the 162nd running of The Queen’s Plate,…
Canadian Olympians Penny Oleksiak & Kayla Sanchez Named Celebrity Ambassadors for The 162nd Queen’s Plate Posted on August 16, 2021, updated on August 20, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 16, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that Canadian Olympic teammates Penny Oleksiak and Kayla Sanchez, both of whom won multiple…
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,…
Dunkley back with “Head’s Up” collection for 162nd Queen’s Plate Posted on August 12, 2021, updated on August 12, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 12, 2021 – Not long after Mighty Heart captured the 161st running of the Queen’s Plate last September, David Dunkley…
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,…
162nd Queen’s Plate Power Rankings: Weyburn remains No. 1; Oaks winner Munnyfor Ro debuts Posted on August 6, 2021, updated on August 9, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 6, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today released its latest edition of Power Rankings for the 162nd running of the Queen’s…
Next stop, Queen’s Plate for Plate Trial champ Avoman Posted on August 1, 2021, updated on August 1, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 1, 2021 – Avoman, a son of top Canadian sire Old Forester, claimed top prize in Sunday’s running of the…
The Queen’s Plate to Welcome Back Spectators for First Time in More Than Two Years Posted on July 29, 2021 by One of Canada’s most prestigious annual sporting events is excited to welcome back spectators for the first time since June of 2019.
162nd Queen’s Plate Power Rankings: Weyburn unanimous No. 1 Posted on July 16, 2021, updated on July 16, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 16, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today released its first edition of Power Rankings for the 162nd Queen’s Plate. The 162nd…
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…
Woodbine unveils updated 2021 Thoroughbred stakes schedule Posted on May 28, 2021, updated on May 19, 2023 by aafridi Woodbine unveils updated 2021 Thoroughbred stakes schedule Queen’s Plate remains scheduled for Sunday, August 22 TORONTO, May 28, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment…
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.
Woodbine Report: May 12, 2021 Posted on May 12, 2021, updated on July 9, 2021 by TORONTO, May 12, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some of…
Woodbine Report: April 28, 2021 Posted on April 28, 2021, updated on July 9, 2021 by TORONTO, April 28, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some of…
Woodbine Report: April 21, 2021 Posted on April 21, 2021, updated on July 9, 2021 by TORONTO, April 21, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some…
Woodbine Winter Report: March 31, 2021 Posted on March 31, 2021, updated on July 9, 2021 by TORONTO, March 31, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day (April 17) of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow…
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…
