Holder chasing Barbados Gold Cup glory
Ted Holder views the biggest horse race in Barbados just as he did as a young boy – wide-eyed and full of…
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Chircop creates winning identity at Woodbine and beyond
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
TORONTO, August 24, 2023 – Rookie and sophomore Canadian Premier Yearling Sale graduates will step into the spotlight Sunday afternoon at Woodbine for…
