‘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…
Cox sends out Sam-Son duo Whimsical Dance, Swoop to Finish in Wonder Where Posted on September 9, 2022, updated on September 9, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 8, 2022 – This year’s edition of the Canadian Triple Tiara concludes with Sunday’s running of the $250,000 Wonder Where Stakes, at…
Lorena gets up late to take Zadracarta Posted on September 4, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 4, 2022 – Lorena, under Gary Boulanger, was full of run down the lane en route to victory in Sunday’s…
Forester’s Fortune strikes gold in hectic Vice Regent Posted on September 3, 2022, updated on September 3, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 3, 2022 – Forester’s Fortune, at 8-1, won an eventful running of the Vice Regent Stakes, Saturday at Woodbine. Trainer Rodney…
Ricoh Woodbine Mile attracts 27 nominees Posted on September 2, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 2, 2022 – Twenty-seven horses have been nominated to the 26th running of the Grade 1 $1 million Ricoh Woodbine Mile,…
Forester’s Fortune hunts Vice Regent gold Posted on September 1, 2022, updated on September 1, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 31, 2022 – Multiple stakes placed Forester’s Fortune, a 5-year-old son of Old Forester-Nursery Song, takes on six rivals in…
Canadian Sales Stakes grads earn top marks Posted on August 28, 2022, updated on August 28, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 28, 2022 – Woodbine’s Sunday card of racing showcased graduates of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society’s sales competing for over…
Quartet of Yearling Sales Stakes set for Sunday at Woodbine Posted on August 25, 2022, updated on August 25, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 25, 2022 – Rookie and sophomore Canadian Premier Yearling Sale graduates will step into the Woodbine spotlight Sunday afternoon for…
Hat Trick for Filo Di Arianna in the King Edward Stakes Posted on August 21, 2022, updated on August 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 21 – A pair of hat tricks were completed in the $200,000 G2 King Edward with Filo Di Arianna (BRZ)…
Hazelbrook makes it three straight, takes Sweet Briar Too Posted on August 21, 2022, updated on August 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 21, 2022 – Hazelbrook, under Jason Hoyte, recorded her third straight triumph, after rallying to win Sunday’s $134,750 Sweet Briar…
Rookies sizzle in Saturday stakes action at Woodbine Posted on August 20, 2022, updated on August 20, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 20, 2022 – Two-year-olds Philip My Dear and Cairo Consort shared the spotlight on Saturday as Woodbine showcased the $144,300 Soaring…
#QP22 Notes – Friday, August 19: The Minkster ready for Plate rumble Posted on August 19, 2022, updated on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie Trainer Danny Vella obviously knows his way around a Queen’s Plate, having sent out Basqueian to take down top honours in 1994…
Handicapping the Queen’s Plate – Sheri Riddoch / @gofilly Posted on August 19, 2022, updated on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie #8 Moira 5-2 stamped herself as the Queen’s Plate favourite with her eye-catching dominating win in the Woodbine Oaks, after some pre-race…
Countdown to the (Queen’s Plate) Crown: Ren Carothers Posted on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie At around 5:42pm ET, the latch will be sprung for the 163rd running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate, Canada’s oldest and…
Poulin in O T goes for natural hat trick in Soaring Free Posted on August 18, 2022, updated on August 18, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 18, 2022 – After a pair of top-shelf efforts, undefeated Poulin in O T goes for his third straight score…
