Thea Eke: “Any time I’m around a horse, I’m happy”
TORONTO, MAY 30, 2023– When the skies over the Woodbine backstretch opened and the teeming rain began to fall, Thea Eke smiled. The…
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Alfie, the Major and a King’s Plate coronation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TORONTO, December 9, 2022 – Fashionably Fab made it three straight wins after a strong performance in the $150,000 Shady Well Stakes, Friday…
