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…
Skye Chernetz: Always up for adventure Posted on March 22, 2023 by grace TORONTO, March 22, 2023– For jockey Skye Chernetz, the racing offseason is a passport to adventure, with this particular chapter of her travels…
Woodbine Set for Most Exciting Racing Season in Recent History Posted on March 11, 2023 by grace Thoroughbred Meet Opens in Six Weeks on April 22 Toronto, ON – Saturday, March 11 – Woodbine Entertainment is preparing for one of…
Woodbine Winter Watch: Steven Chircop and Sahin Civaci Posted on February 13, 2023, updated on February 15, 2023 by grace TORONTO, February 13, 2023 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day (April 22) of the 2023 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, the Woodbine Communications…
The ‘Major,’ Barbaro, and their adoring fan Posted on February 2, 2023, updated on February 15, 2023 by grace TORONTO, February 2, 2023– There are times when Donna Ralph can see a spark in the eyes of the 30-year-old Thoroughbred, a…
Woodbine surpasses $1 Billion in All-Sources Handle for 2022 Posted on December 15, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 15, 2022 – As part of a record breaking 2022 season between Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park, Woodbine Entertainment…
Woodbine meet leaders post impressive numbers Posted on December 11, 2022, updated on December 12, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 11, 2022 – Kazushi Kimura earned his second consecutive Woodbine jockey crown with 152 wins at the meet, while his mounts…
Avoman ripe for Steady Growth upset Posted on December 11, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 11, 2022 – Avoman, sent off at 13-1, pulled out all the stops to win Sunday’s $100,000 Steady Growth Stakes, the headliner…
Il Malocchio one cool customer in taking La Prevoyante Posted on December 10, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 10, 2022 – Il Malocchio, who has developed a penchant for heating up in cold weather, made it consecutive stakes…
A ‘Fashionably Fab’ Shady Well statement Posted on December 9, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 9, 2022 – Fashionably Fab made it three straight wins after a strong performance in the $150,000 Shady Well Stakes, Friday…
Dun Drum ready for Steady Growth, 14 races on tap Posted on December 9, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 8, 20222 – The $100,000 Steady Growth, a 1 1/16-mile main track stakes for Ontario-sired stakes 3-year-olds and upward, headlines…
La Prevoyante draws nine on Saturday Posted on December 7, 2022, updated on December 7, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 7, 2022 – Strega goes for her second straight stakes score in Saturday’s $100,000 La Prevoyante, the feature race on…
Woodbine changes Saturday & Sunday post time Posted on December 7, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 7, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment has changed the post time to 12:55 p.m. for Saturday and Sunday’s cards of live…
Once Again, The King’s Plate Posted on December 7, 2022, updated on December 7, 2022 by grace Canada’s oldest and most prestigious Thoroughbred race enters a new era Toronto ON – December 7, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment is pleased…
Wentru and Who’s the Star dead-heat in Grade 3 Valedictory Posted on December 4, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 4, 2022 – Wentru and Who’s the Star shared the winner’s circle in a compelling running of the Grade 3…
Sweet ride: Candy Overload rallies to take Grade 2 Kennedy Road Posted on November 27, 2022, updated on November 27, 2022 by grace TORONTO, November 27, 2022 – Candy Overload was full of run late to break his stakes maiden in the Grade 2 $203,300…
