5 Questions with Yvonne Schwabe
TORONTO, February 7, 2025— For third-generation horse person Yvonne Schwabe, breeding and racing Thoroughbreds is not just a business – it’s a…
Woodbine Racetrack
Woodbine Confident in Track Conditions Heading into Final Weeks of 2024 Meet
TORONTO, November 21, 2024 – With four weeks remaining in its 2024 Thoroughbred racing season, Woodbine Entertainment is confident its All-Weather (Tapeta)…
Woodbine Jackpot Hi-5 Mandatory Payout set for Saturday
TORONTO, November 13, 2024 – Woodbine today announced a mandatory payout will be offered on the Thoroughbred Jackpot Hi-5 this Saturday (November…
What some of the Oaks connections are saying
“She is extremely versatile in her ability to run well on different surfaces and distances. She ran a great one last time…
Georgian Bay, Lake Huron kick off Ontario Sired Heritage Series
TORONTO, July 4, 2024 – A pair of stakes, the $100,000 Georgian Bay and $100,000 Lake Huron, mark the start of this…
Hendrie Stakes: Play the Music looks to top Grade 3 chart (again)
TORONTO, July 3, 2024 – Play the Music chases her third straight Grade 3 stakes score when she takes on 11 rivals…
Top 3 Woodbine Weekend Highlights (June 29-30)
Paramount Prince in full flight. Photo by Michael Burns. Win Paramount Prince put on a kingly performance in the Dominion Day…
Molly Jo Rosen Handicaps Saturday’s 5 Graded Stakes at Woodbine
Canada Day Racing Festival 22°C / 72°F with a risk of thunderstorms R6 | G3 Selene Stakes for 3yo F going…
Molly Jo Rosen Handicaps Sunday’s Jackpot Hi-5 Mandatory Payout Race
Molly Jo Rosen – @MollyJoRosen Race 10 | AOC (50) for 3&up going 1-1/16 mi. (A) Disclaimer – as Robert…
Indy Champagne looks to uncork big effort in Grade 3 Belle Mahone
TORONTO, May 30, 2024 – Chiefswood Stables’ homebred Indy Champagne takes on nine rivals in Saturday’s $135,000 Belle Mahone Stakes (G3), at…
Woodbine’s Stella Artois Terrace opens for the season
TORONTO, May 16, 2024— The Stella Artois Terrace overlooking Toronto’s Woodbine Racetrack opens for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 18 with…
Woodbine Introduces Starter Bonus for Trainers for 2024 Meet
TORONTO, March 1, 2024 – With the backstretch opening at Woodbine Racetrack this week, Woodbine Entertainment announced that it is introducing a…
With Great Sadness and Respect Woodbine Entertainment Mourns the Loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
Toronto, ON – September 8, 2022 – It is with great sadness and respect that Woodbine Entertainment mourns the loss of Her...
Woodbine and Century Mile announce new Canadian-Ontario Derby initiative
TORONTO, April 5, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment, in partnership with Century Mile, today announced the winner of the Grade 3 Canadian Derby…
The Gift of Something Extra
Chris Lomon, Woodbine Communications Gail Cox didn’t need to be standing at the fence to know how the scenes would play out….
Canadian Legend Jim Cuddy to Perform Live at The 162nd Queen’s Plate on August 22
TORONTO, August 9, 2021 – Legendary Canadian performing artist Jim Cuddy and his band will perform live at The 162nd Queen’s Plate,…
The Queen’s Plate to Welcome Back Spectators for First Time in More Than Two Years
One of Canada’s most prestigious annual sporting events is excited to welcome back spectators for the first time since June of 2019.
Each Horse Tells a Story in LongRun Graduate Virtual Race to The Plate
By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, July 28, 2021 – The LongRun Graduate Virtual Race to the Plate is going to great…
Woodbine Racetrack to Host One -Day Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
TORONTO, July 27, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment is proud to host a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Woodbine Racetrack on Wednesday, July…
Tickets for The Queen’s Plate on sale this week!
TORONTO, July 26, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced tickets for The 162nd Queen’s Plate, the first jewel of the 2021 OLG…
Wagering and Simulcasting ‘Back on Track’ at Woodbine Racetrack
Racetrack Expands Hours and Amenities as Province Enters Step 3 of Government Plan TORONTO, ON, June 26 – As Ontario prepares to…
Spectators Welcomed ‘Back on Track’ at Woodbine
Racetrack to Open its Doors for Live Racing on Canada Day TORONTO, June 26, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it…
2021 Thoroughbred Meet to Open This Saturday
Toronto, ON – June 7, 2021 – With Ontario entering Step One of the ‘Roadmap to Reopen’ plan earlier than originally expected,…
Horse Racing Permitted to Resume in Ontario as of June 14
Toronto, ON – May 20, 2021 – Earlier this afternoon, the Government of Ontario announced a three-step ‘Roadmap to Reopen’ the economy…
