June Horse Person of the Month: Nastia Zemtsova Posted on July 6, 2023, updated on July 15, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 6, 2023– Nastia Zemtsova doesn’t let a day go by without acknowledging the impact equine athletes have had on her…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (July 1-2) Posted on July 3, 2023, updated on July 3, 2023 by grace Three, four, six, nine Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse won three of the five graded stakes on the Canada Day…
Turf stars bring their talents to Saturday’s Grade 2 Highlander, Grade 2 Nassau Posted on June 28, 2023, updated on June 28, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 28, 2023 – A pair of Grade 2 turf stakes, the $200,000 Highlander, and $175,000 Nassau, share the spotlight with a…
Mohawk Trail right at home in Alywow Posted on June 25, 2023, updated on June 25, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 25, 2023 – Mohawk Trail made her first start at Woodbine a winning one after taking Sunday’s $100,000 Alywow Stakes in…
Chloe Duffy’s Leap of Faith Posted on June 16, 2023, updated on June 16, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 16, 2023 – When the Thoroughbreds make the leap from the racetrack to the eventing world, Chloe Duffy is with them for…
Attard pair ready for Fury Stakes challenge Posted on June 7, 2023, updated on June 7, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 7, 2023 – Kevin Attard trainees Courtly Ro and Fashionably Fab will chase top prize in Saturday’s $125,000 Fury Stakes Presented…
Geaux Racing’s Inspiring Ownership Journey Posted on June 7, 2023, updated on June 7, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 7, 2023 – It won’t be a winner’s circle photo, but the next picture Doug Allison takes with the affable grey…
Stand and Deliver: Admiration, Adulation Abound for Rocky Posted on June 6, 2023, updated on June 6, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 6, 2023– The handsome figure in the grey coat has become somewhat of a must-see training sensation at Woodbine. Trainer Nigel…
Amanda Vandermeersch: Wearing her heart on her silks Posted on May 31, 2023, updated on May 31, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 31, 2023– It is a moment during post parade that lasts mere seconds, but it expresses a lifetime of gratitude for…
Thea Eke: “Any time I’m around a horse, I’m happy” Posted on May 30, 2023, updated on May 30, 2023 by grace TORONTO, MAY 30, 2023– When the skies over the Woodbine backstretch opened and the teeming rain began to fall, Thea Eke smiled. The…
Alfie, the Major and a King’s Plate coronation Posted on May 26, 2023, updated on December 14, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 26, 2023 – No one, not those standing shoulder to shoulder in the packed grandstand, and not the diminutive jock,…
Woodbine launches 2023 turf season Saturday Posted on May 25, 2023, updated on May 25, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 25, 2023 – Woodbine’s highly anticipated turf racing season is set to get underway this Saturday afternoon (May 27). A total…
Ryder Ryder Ryder dominates in Ruling Angel Posted on May 20, 2023, updated on May 20, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 20, 2023 – Ryder Ryder Ryder, under Patrick Husbands, cruised to victory in the $100,000 Ruling Angel Stakes Presented by Ketel…
Our Flash Drive strong in Grade 3 Whimsical Posted on May 13, 2023, updated on May 13, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 13, 2023– Our Flash Drive flashed a fleet turn of foot to win the Grade 3 $158,400 Whimsical Stakes, on…
Munger makes great first impression, looks for lasting one at Woodbine Posted on May 12, 2023, updated on May 12, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 12, 2023– Ryan Munger couldn’t have scripted the moment any better. As he walked out of the Woodbine jockeys’ room for…
Hard Edge looks for winning edge in Grade 3 Whimsical Posted on May 10, 2023, updated on May 10, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 10, 2023 – Hard Edge chases her first added-money win in Saturday’s Grade 3 $150,000 Whimsical Stakes, at Woodbine. Trained…
Kazushi Kimura to ride in Kentucky Derby Posted on May 4, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 4, 2023– Woodbine-based champion jockey Kazushi Kimura will ride Mandarin Hero (JPN) in Saturday’s 149th running of the Kentucky Derby. A…
5 Furlongs: Sofia Vives Posted on May 2, 2023, updated on May 2, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 2, 2023 – In this monthly series, a familiar Woodbine horse person will step into the spotlight to answer a handful…
New York Thunder lowers the boom in Woodstock Stakes Posted on April 30, 2023, updated on April 30, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 30 – New York Thunder made it three straight scores to start his career after romping to victory in the…
Casse trio set for Woodstock test Posted on April 28, 2023, updated on April 28, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 28, 2023 – Dual hall of fame trainer Mark Casse sends out the trifecta of Gran Spirited, Ninetyfour Expos and Stayhonor…
How to Handicap and Bet Woodbine’s New Season (Ellis Starr – @Ubercapper) Posted on April 20, 2023, updated on April 20, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 20, 2023– Spring at Woodbine means racing begins anew for what should be a tremendous 2023 season of racing. Handicapping…
Francine Villeneuve: Obstacles, Optimism and Opportunities Posted on April 17, 2023, updated on August 29, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 17, 2023– Francine Villeneuve is down, but by no means out. It was a matter of seconds from the time she…
Janeen Lalsingh: Groom with a view Posted on April 10, 2023, updated on April 11, 2023 by Woodbine Admin TORONTO, April 10, 2023– There is a quote that adorns one of the walls on the first floor of Woodbine Racetrack, 14 words…
Plate-winning jockey Steve Bahen calls it a career Posted on March 27, 2023 by grace TORONTO, March 27, 2023– Steve Bahen, best known for his improbable 2002 Queen’s Plate triumph aboard 82-1 T J’s Lucky Moon, has announced…