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…
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…
Intriguing storylines, emerging stars highlight 163rd running of the Queen’s Plate Posted on August 17, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 17, 2022 – Eleven hopefuls, including Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser winner Moira, and Grade 3 Marine victor Rondure, will vie for…
A Queen’s Plate ‘Duke’ and his merry band Posted on August 8, 2022, updated on August 8, 2022 by clomon Get ready for the Duke of Love show, Queen’s Plate edition. When the leggy, robust colt steps onto the racetrack ahead of…
Woodbine Cancels Sunday’s Card as Safety Precaution Posted on August 7, 2022 by clomon Toronto, ON, August 7, 2022 – Due to extreme heat in the weather forecast, Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it is cancelling…
Twice as nice: Souper Hoity Toity triumphs in Grade 3 Ontario Colleen Posted on August 6, 2022 by clomon TORONTO, August 6, 2022 – Souper Hoity Toity, under Patrick Husbands, made it two straight stakes wins after taking the Grade 3…
Georgian Bay and Lake Huron kick off Ontario Sire Heritage Series / Woodbine Thoroughbred Pick 5 Guarantee Updates Posted on August 5, 2022 by clomon TORONTO, August 5, 2022 – A pair of $100,000 stakes, the Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, mark the start of this year’s…
Woodbine Thoroughbred Pick 5 Guarantee Updates Posted on August 3, 2022 by clomon TORONTO, August 3, 2022 – Effective this Saturday, August 6, the Pick 5 guarantee at Woodbine will increase to $100,000 on Saturdays…
The dawn of a new, world-class Woodbine dining experience Posted on August 3, 2022 by clomon It’s only fitting that Chef Scott Davidson has a lot on his plate these days. Just three-plus months into his head chef…
Souper Success seeks stakes success in Ontario Jockey Club Posted on June 17, 2022, updated on June 17, 2022 by clomon TORONTO, June 16, 2022 – Michael De Paulo trainee Souper Success goes after his second career stakes score in Sunday’s $100,000 Ontario…
The Gift of Something Extra Posted on October 26, 2021 by clomon Chris Lomon, Woodbine Communications Gail Cox didn’t need to be standing at the fence to know how the scenes would play out….
Woodbine cancels Thursday afternoon live racing Posted on September 23, 2021, updated on September 23, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, September 23, 2021 – Woodbine Racetrack has announced today’s (September 23) card of live racing has been cancelled due to unfavourable…
Woodbine Entertainment Supportive of Government Vaccination Requirements Posted on September 9, 2021, updated on September 9, 2021 by aafridi Woodbine Entertainment Supportive of Government Requirement for Guests to Provide Proof of Vaccination to Access Racing Venues & Casinos Vaccination Policy for...
162nd Queen’s Plate Generates Second Highest Handle in Event History Posted on August 23, 2021 by aafridi All Sources Handle Up 11% from 2020 TORONTO, August 23, 2021 – Safe Conduct’s triumph in Sunday’s 162nd running of The Queen’s...
