UPDATE: Woodbine Racetrack grandstand operations return to normal as broken water main is repaired Posted on January 19, 2019, updated on January 19, 2019 by TORONTO, January 19, 2019 – Repairs to a broken water main were successfully completed this morning (Saturday, January 19) and the Woodbine…
Woodbine Entertainment mourns the loss of Bill Graham Posted on January 17, 2019, updated on February 1, 2019 by TORONTO, January 17, 2019 – The Ontario horse racing community is mourning the loss of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, Thoroughbred…
Snowbirds Report: January 7 – January 13, 2019 Posted on January 15, 2019, updated on January 16, 2019 by TORONTO, January 14, 2018 – Welcome to the second edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
Looking Back: A Busy Year for Woodbine Entertainment Sets the Stage for an Exciting 2019 and Beyond Posted on January 15, 2019 by TORONTO, January 15, 2019 – The 2018 season was a very busy and exciting year on and off the track for Woodbine…
In Memory of J. G. (Jerry) Lavigne Posted on January 11, 2019, updated on January 11, 2019 by By: Tom Cosgrove for Woodbine.com TORONTO, January 11, 2019 – Longtime Woodbine Thoroughbred trainer J.G. (Jerry) Lavigne passed away peacefully on January 4, just six…
Snowbirds Report: December 31, 2018 – January 6, 2019 Posted on January 8, 2019 by TORONTO, January 8, 2018 – Welcome to the first edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
Year In Review: Geller’s Top 10 Highlights Posted on January 4, 2019, updated on January 4, 2019 by TORONTO, January 4, 2019 – Woodbine track announcer Robert Geller has one of the best seats in the house with his view…
Year In Review: In Memoriam Posted on January 3, 2019 by TORONTO, January 3, 2019 – As the New Year begins, Woodbine Entertainment pays tribute to some of the people and horses who…
VIDEO: The Holiday Cup Posted on December 25, 2018, updated on December 22, 2018 by TORONTO, December 25, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment’s broadcast team presents the second annual Holiday Cup. Happy Holidays from Woodbine!
Christmas with the Morans Posted on December 21, 2018, updated on December 22, 2018 by Story and photos by: Beverley Smith for Woodbine.com TORONTO, December 21, 2018 - The Christmas tree is up. The lights are twinkling at...
Husbands on the road to recovery Posted on December 20, 2018 by TORONTO, December 20, 2018 – Jockey Patrick Husbands shared an update on his road to recovery after his 2018 racing season was…
Woodbine’s 2018 Thoroughbred season concludes Posted on December 16, 2018, updated on December 16, 2018 by TORONTO, December 16, 2018 – The 2018 Thoroughbred meet wrapped up with a 14-race program on Sunday afternoon. Taking the jockey and…
Contreras celebrates milestone victory at Woodbine Posted on December 16, 2018 by TORONTO, December 16, 2018 – Jockey Luis Contreras achieved a career milestone as he reined home first-time starter He’s a Macho Man…
Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario reach four-year Thoroughbred racing agreement in principle Posted on December 16, 2018, updated on December 16, 2018 by TORONTO, December 16, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) jointly announced today that they…
Clocker Report: Horses to watch this weekend Posted on December 14, 2018 by TORONTO, December 14, 2018 – Each week, Woodbine’s head clocker Ernie Perri comments on some of the top workouts watched, highlighting horses…
Building a Toy Mountain at Woodbine Posted on December 12, 2018, updated on December 12, 2018 by TORONTO, December 12, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment is hosting raffles, bake sales and a toy drive once again this month in support of…
Racing in Abby Grace’s honour Posted on December 11, 2018 by By: Hayley Morrison for Woodbine.com TORONTO, December 11, 2018 – As morning training wraps up on Woodbine’s backstretch, the horses within Colebrook’s…
Pumpkin Rumble outduels Melmich in a 1-2 Valedictory finish for Attard Posted on December 9, 2018 by TORONTO, December 9, 2018 – The Kevin Attard-trained seven-year-olds Pumpkin Rumble and Melmich provided an exciting finish to the 2018 stakes season…
Artilena gives Day Phillips second straight victory in Ontario Lassie Posted on December 9, 2018, updated on December 9, 2018 by TORONTO, December 9, 2018 – With another promising filly in her care, trainer Catherine Day Phillips won the $125,000 Ontario Lassie Stakes…
Sir Winston shines in Display Stakes Posted on December 8, 2018, updated on December 8, 2018 by TORONTO, December 8, 2018 – Sir Winston forged to the lead in the final turn and held off a familiar foe to…
Clocker Report: Horses to watch this weekend Posted on December 7, 2018, updated on December 6, 2018 by TORONTO, December 7, 2018 – Each week, Woodbine’s head clocker Ernie Perri comments on some of the top workouts watched, highlighting horses…
A. A. Azula’s Arch, Melmich and Pumpkin Rumble give Attard top-notch trio in Grade 3 Valedictory; Eight in the gate for Ontario Lassie Posted on December 6, 2018, updated on December 6, 2018 by TORONTO, December 6, 2018 – A pair of $125,000 added-money features, the Grade 3 Valedictory and Ontario Lassie Stakes, share the Sunday…
Tickets on sale now for the 2019 Queen’s Plate Racing Festival Posted on December 6, 2018, updated on June 14, 2019 by TORONTO, December 6, 2018 – Tickets are on sale now for the 2019 Queen’s Plate Racing Festival, which will run from Friday,…
Who’s the ‘Boss’? The Boss Factor looks to rule in Display Stakes Posted on December 5, 2018 by TORONTO, December 5, 2018 – No. 1 Stable’s The Boss Factor goes for his second straight score and first stakes crown, in…
