Chircop creates winning identity at Woodbine and beyond Posted on December 27, 2023, updated on December 27, 2023 by grace Steven Chircop could very well be talking about himself in the way he describes his horses. “I have always wanted the collective…
Woodbine 2023 Thoroughbred meet delivers strong results despite concerning industry trends Posted on December 20, 2023, updated on October 30, 2024 by grace TORONTO, December 20, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the 2023 Thoroughbred season produced an all-sources handle of $613,125,180 CAD. This is…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (December 16-17) Posted on December 18, 2023, updated on December 18, 2023 by grace More than a whisker Kitten’s Romance, a 6-year-old daughter of Kitten’s Joy-Illapa, won her second race in her past third starts. Under…
Fraser Aebly: An Inspiring Ride Posted on December 18, 2023, updated on June 19, 2024 by grace Motivation and inspiration are always close at hand for Fraser Aebly. When he slipped on the sky-blue silks featuring an ornate white…
Woodbine leaders post strong numbers over 2023 meet Woodbine leaders post strong numbers over 2023 meet Posted on December 17, 2023, updated on December 17, 2023 by grace TORONTO, December 17, 2023 – Kazushi Kimura earned his third consecutive Woodbine jockey crown courtesy of 161 wins over the 2023 meet. Born…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (December 9-10) Posted on December 11, 2023, updated on December 11, 2023 by grace Lady Luck Lady Eva, trained by Mark Casse, won Saturday’s first race with Sofia Vives in the irons. The daughter of Bolt…
Secret Reserve holds on for Steady Growth score Posted on December 10, 2023 by grace TORONTO, December 10, 2023 – Secret Reserve took Sunday’s $100,000 Steady Growth Stakes, for Ontario-sired 3-year-olds and up, contested at 1 1/16…
Fashionably Fab fabulous in La Prevoyante Posted on December 9, 2023, updated on December 10, 2023 by grace TORONTO, December 9, 2023 – Fashionably Fab secured her fourth straight score courtesy of an impressive performance in Saturday’s $100,000 La Prevoyante Stakes, at Woodbine….
Cruden Bay takes on 10 in Steady Growth Posted on December 7, 2023, updated on December 7, 2023 by grace TORONTO, December 7, 2023 – The $100,000 Steady Growth, a 1 1/16-mile main track stakes for Ontario-sired 3-year-olds and upward, headlines Sunday’s card at…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (December 2-3) Posted on December 4, 2023 by grace Milestone marker Sunyani, a 3-year-old son of Air Force Blue-Futurista, won Saturday’s first race for trainer Ted Holder and owner David Bloom….
Consistent 5-year-old War Court chases Grade 3 Valedictory victory Posted on November 30, 2023 by grace TORONTO, November 30, 2023 – The $150,000 Valedictory Stakes (G3), set for 1 ½ miles on the Tapeta this Sunday at Woodbine,…
De Paulo holds strong hand in both Clarendon and Shady Well Posted on November 29, 2023, updated on November 29, 2023 by grace TORONTO, November 29, 2023 – A pair of $150,000 2-year-old stakes, the Clarendon and Shady Well, share the spotlight as part of…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (November 25-26) Posted on November 26, 2023, updated on November 26, 2023 by grace Abracadabra! Magical Trick, trained by Steve Attard for Sheldon Pettle and Gilbert Sharpe, pulled off a 10-1 upset in Saturday’s sixth race….
Babbo brilliant in Coronation Futurity Posted on November 25, 2023, updated on November 25, 2023 by grace TORONTO, November 25, 2023 – Babbo took the early lead and never looked back in winning the $250,000 Coronation Futurity, on Saturday at Woodbine….
Rookies share the spotlight in Saturday’s Coronation Futurity, Princess Elizabeth Posted on November 23, 2023 by grace TORONTO, November 23, 2023 – Naptown, a 2-year-old son of Munnings-Gold Medalist, takes on nine in the $250,000 Coronation Futurity, part of a…
Woodbine announces plans to rebuild section of E.P. Taylor Turf Course Posted on November 22, 2023, updated on October 30, 2024 by grace TORONTO, November 22, 2023– Woodbine Entertainment today announced initial plans to rebuild a portion of the world-renowned E.P. Taylor Turf Course at…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (November 18-19) Posted on November 20, 2023, updated on November 24, 2023 by grace Stylish score Stylish Gent, a 4-year-old son of Outwork, outworked his rivals in Saturday’s second race to the tune of a 7…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (November 11-12) Posted on November 13, 2023 by grace A Raffi hatty Jockey Rafael Hernandez netted the natural hat trick on Saturday, winning the second race with Kitten’s Romance, the third…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (November 4-5) Posted on November 6, 2023, updated on November 9, 2023 by grace Civaci four-score Sahin Civaci had a four-star day on Saturday. He won the first race with Twixter, the fifth with Just Follow...
Turf Sprint and Turf Endurance Series winners Meyer and Red River Rebel awarded Posted on October 19, 2023, updated on October 19, 2023 by grace TORONTO, October 19, 2023—The Turf Endurance Series wrapped up on Sunday at Woodbine, with Meyer crowned winner. Red River Rebel was announced…
G1 Turf Champions Day: Ricoh Woodbine Mile, bet365 Summer Stakes, and Johnnie Walker Natalma highlight world-class Saturday card Posted on September 13, 2023, updated on September 14, 2023 by grace TORONTO, September 13, 2023 – Automatic Breeders’ Cup berths are on the line as compelling editions of the Ricoh Woodbine Mile, bet365 Summer Stakes, and…
August Horse Person of the Month: Marge Szigeti Posted on September 8, 2023, updated on September 8, 2023 by grace For Marge Szigeti, home truly is where the horses are. There was never any doubt, really, as to where the native of…
Four Yearling Sales Stakes set for Sunday at Woodbine Posted on August 24, 2023 by grace TORONTO, August 24, 2023 – Rookie and sophomore Canadian Premier Yearling Sale graduates will step into the spotlight Sunday afternoon at Woodbine for…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (August 19-20) Posted on August 21, 2023, updated on August 25, 2023 by grace Breathing Fire Grey Dragon made a great first impression when the 2-year-old daughter of Frac Daddy won Sunday’s third race, a 5…
