Former Woodbine racehorse Wabbit set to contest MARS Badminton 5* Event Posted on May 3, 2024 by clomon Only two thoroughbreds from North America will contest the world-renowned MARS Badminton Horse Trials 5* Event in England from May 8 to…
Woodbine ready to launch 129 race-date season Posted on April 25, 2024, updated on October 30, 2024 by grace TORONTO, April 25, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment is set to launch its 2024 Thoroughbred racing season this Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack in…
Mane Attraction: Light the Lamp Posted on February 22, 2024 by grace What makes a horse special? The answer differs from horse person to horse person. The one common commonality, however, is that each…
Woodbine Entertainment and HBPA agree to new two-year deal Posted on March 17, 2023, updated on March 17, 2023 by markmckelvie Season Set to Open on April 22 Toronto, ON – March 17, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective…
Woodbine Entertainment Realigns Leadership Team as it Targets Growth Posted on September 29, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by grace Toronto, ON – September 29, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it has realigned its senior leadership team as the organization…
A Good Life Beyond the Wire Posted on September 26, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by clomon The final finish line the Thoroughbreds cross marks the start of a new beginning thanks to Katie Larsen. Whether they happen to…
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…
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…
With Great Sadness and Respect Woodbine Entertainment Mourns the Loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II Posted on September 8, 2022, updated on September 15, 2022 by grace Toronto, ON – September 8, 2022 – It is with great sadness and respect that Woodbine Entertainment mourns the loss of Her...
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…
Fev Rover ekes out thrilling Canadian score Posted on August 21, 2022, updated on August 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, Aug. 21—Fev Rover turned back a stiff challenge from Crystal Cliffs to prevail by the shortest of noses under a determined…
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…
