Taylor’s Hope: Making a Difference by Design Posted on November 11, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by grace The eye-catching orange and white racing silks that bear a ribbon and her initials are far more than a fashion statement for…
Hazelbrook at top of her game heading into Grade 2 Bessarabian / Eleven set for Grade 3 Maple Leaf Posted on November 9, 2022 by grace TORONTO, November 9, 2022 – Hazelbrook, a 4-year-old daughter of Bayern, goes for another graded stakes crown, this time in Saturday’s Grade…
Who’s the Star shines in Grade 2 Autumn Posted on November 6, 2022 by grace TORONTO, November 6, 2022 – Who’s the Star, a 4-year-old son of Tonalist-Shine Forth, lived up to his name once again in…
Treason ready for Grade 2 Autumn test Posted on November 3, 2022 by grace TORONTO, November 3, 2022 – Eleven horses, including Treason, will load into the gate for the Grade 2 Autumn Stakes, at 1…
Twin City seeks Coronation Futurity coronation Posted on November 3, 2022 by grace TORONTO, November 3, 2022 – Twin City, trained and co-owned by Stuart Simon, will take aim at top prize in the $250,000 Coronation…
ERNIE PERRI’S INSIDE TRACK ON WOODBINE BREEDERS’ CUP STARTERS Posted on November 3, 2022, updated on November 3, 2022 by grace Woodbine’s head clocker offers up his thoughts on the best works of Breeders’ Cup hopefuls who have connections to the Toronto oval. …
Hal’s odyssey takes him to Display Stakes, 14 set for Glorious Song Posted on November 2, 2022 by grace TORONTO, November 2, 2022 – c, a son of Accelerate-Purely a Dream, faces seven rivals in the $125,000 Display Stakes, part of…
Ironstone rock-solid in Grade 3 Ontario Derby Posted on October 23, 2022 by grace TORONTO, October 23, 2022 – Ironstone, under leading rider Kazushi Kimura, was at the top of his game in taking the Grade…
Grade 3 Ontario Matron: Second (Woodbine) time the charm for Kate’s Kingdom Posted on October 22, 2022, updated on October 22, 2022 by grace TORONTO, October 22, 2022 – Kate’s Kingdom, under Antonio Gallardo, rallied late to take the Grade 3 $152,800 Ontario Matron, for fillies…
Heritage Series stakes action set for Friday at Woodbine Posted on October 19, 2022, updated on October 19, 2022 by grace TORONTO, October 19, 2022 – A pair of Ontario-sired 3-year-olds turf stakes, the $100,000 Thunder Bay, and $100,000 Lake Superior, share the…
Wickenheiser has tough acts to follow in Princess Elizabeth Posted on October 14, 2022 by grace TORONTO, October 14, 2022—Wickenheiser will be trying to honour her namesake and to emulate one particular stablemate when she faces nine other…
Hazelbrook sticks out in Ontario Fashion lineup Posted on October 13, 2022 by grace TORONTO, October 13, 2022—Hazelbrook, a winner of two sprint stakes in the older filly and mare division this season, will be solidly…
Sheri Riddoch (@gofilly) Handicaps Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Stakes Posted on October 7, 2022 by grace Top Contenders: #9 Fev Rover (6-1) has been impressive this year since joining the Casse barn. Gutsy, game effort in the G2…
Katz joins Woodbine Board of Directors Posted on October 7, 2022, updated on October 7, 2022 by grace Toronto, ON – October 7, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today the addition of prominent Standardbred owner and breeder Marvin Katz to…
‘Sure’ thing: Sir for Sure comes up big in Breeders’ Stakes Posted on October 2, 2022, updated on October 2, 2022 by grace TORONTO, October 2, 2022 – It was sweet redemption for the connections of Sir for Sure, who closed the curtain on this year’s…
Poulin in O T comes up gold in Bull Page Posted on September 24, 2022, updated on September 24, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 24, 2022 – Poulin in O T stickhandled his way to a gritty win in the $100,000 Bull Page Stakes,…
Old-fashioned work ethic leads Awesome Bourbon to Bull Page Stakes Posted on September 21, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 21, 2022 – Fresh off a maiden-breaking score, Awesome Bourbon, a bay son of Not Bourbon-Sea The Awesome (IRE), goes…
Ready for the Lady gives Attfield ninth Singspiel crown Posted on September 18, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 18, 2022 – Ready for the Lady, under Emma-Jayne Wilson, roared home to take Sunday’s Grade 3 $154,200 Singspiel Stakes, run over…
King Vega (GB) looks to rule Grade 3 Singspiel Posted on September 18, 2022, updated on September 18, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 17, 2022 – The Woodbine weekend stakes parade concludes with Sunday’s running of the Grade 3 $150,000 Singspiel Stakes. One…
Last Call’s best shot good for first win in Johnnie Walker Natalma Posted on September 17, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 17, 2022 – The appropriately-named Last Call, one of two maidens in a field of eight, took her best shot…
Mysterious Night (IRE) much the best in Grade 1 Pattison Summer Stakes Posted on September 17, 2022, updated on September 17, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 17, 2022 – Mysterious Night (IRE), under William Buick, was the easiest of winners in the Grade 1 $516,000 Pattison…
Horse for the course? Ivar (BRZ) ready for Ricoh Woodbine Mile challenge Posted on September 15, 2022, updated on September 15, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 13, 2022 – Paulo Lobo would be understandably ecstatic if his talented turfer Ivar (BRZ) puts his best foot forward…
‘Sister’ act: Sister Seagull shines in Wonder Where Posted on September 11, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 11, 2022 – It wasn’t a particularly memorable start, but it turned out to be an unforgettable finish for Sister…
Claim to fame: Luckman rallies to take Toronto Cup Posted on September 10, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 10, 2022 – Luckman, at odds of 8-1, found daylight late to take Saturday’s $127,050 Toronto Cup, contested over Woodbine’s E.P. Taylor…