VIDEO: Woodbine backstretch opens for 2019 Thoroughbred racing season Posted on February 26, 2019, updated on April 17, 2019 by TORONTO, February 26, 2019 – The Woodbine backstretch has reopened for the 2019 Thoroughbred racing season with many local stars returning from…
Save the Date: Greenwood Stakes Returns Saturday, May 25 Posted on February 22, 2019 by SAVE THE DATE: Greenwood Stakes, Toronto’s Most Fashionable Event of the Spring, Returns Saturday, May 25 A day at Woodbine Racetrack features thrilling Thoroughbred…
A Longley look at the Derby: Another victory stamps War of Will as a top Derby contender Posted on February 22, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, February 22, 2019 – Yes, Mark Casse knows it’s still February and yes, the seasoned and rational side of…
Outstanding Groom Award winner and Media Finalists announced for 2018 Sovereign Awards Posted on February 20, 2019, updated on February 22, 2019 by TORONTO, February 20, 2019 – The Jockey Club of Canada has announced that Amanda Erwin has been chosen as the recipient of…
Snowbirds Report: February 11 – February 17, 2019 Posted on February 19, 2019 by TORONTO, February 19, 2019 – Welcome to the seventh edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
Million-dollar Queen’s Plate and Ricoh Woodbine Mile headline 2019 Thoroughbred stakes schedule Posted on February 19, 2019, updated on April 17, 2019 by Million-dollar Queen’s Plate and Ricoh Woodbine Mile headline 2019 Thoroughbred stakes schedule Woodbine’s new inner turf course scheduled to open this spring…
Woodbine’s Dawn Lupul wins NHC challenge for charity Posted on February 12, 2019 by TORONTO, February 12, 2019 – Woodbine racing analyst Dawn Lupul outplayed a field of more than 50 notable journalists, fellow horse racing…
Snowbirds Report: February 4 – February 10, 2019 Posted on February 12, 2019, updated on February 12, 2019 by TORONTO, February 12, 2019 – Welcome to the sixth edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
Snowbirds Report: January 28 – February 3, 2019 Posted on February 5, 2019 by TORONTO, February 5, 2019 – Welcome to the fifth edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
2018 Sovereign Award finalists announced Posted on February 1, 2019 by TORONTO, February 1, 2019 – The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the finalists for the 2018 Sovereign Awards, honouring Canada’s Champions and…
Snowbirds Report: January 21 – January 27, 2019 Posted on January 30, 2019 by TORONTO, January 30, 2019 – Welcome to the fourth edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
Snowbirds Report: January 14 – January 20, 2019 Posted on January 22, 2019 by TORONTO, January 22, 2019 – Welcome to the third edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its eighth year, chronicling…
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…