5 Days to Woodbine’s Season Opener
TORONTO, April 16, 2018 – Woodbine’s 2018 Thoroughbred meet kicks off in five days, this Saturday on April 21. Join us in…
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Woodbine Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance
LEXINGTON, April 16, 2018, – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Woodbine Racetrack in Rexdale, Ontario, near Toronto, has…
Nom de Course: A Northern twist to Southern-style dishes for Woodbine’s Derby Day Party
In this month's edition of Nom de Course, Chef de Cuisine Michael Mortensen discusses the menu for Woodbine's first social event of...
Nom de Course: Welcome to Woodbine’s chef blog!
TORONTO, April 13, 2018 – Welcome to Nom de Course, our new blog that shares a taste of Woodbine Entertainment's food and...
Longley’s Lead Up: Justifying the hype of a Derby contender
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 12, 2018 – Around the paddock at historic Churchill Downs there are plaques paying homage to each…
Eventful season set to begin at Woodbine
TORONTO, April 12, 2018 - Opening Day of Woodbine’s 2018 Thoroughbred meet on April 21 will mark the start of an eventful...
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announces Class of 2018
TORONTO, April 10, 2018 – The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (CHRHF) has announced the people and horses being recognized as…
Woodbine Entertainment and the Japan Racing Association partner on race exchange
TORONTO, April 8, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment and the Japan Racing Association have partnered on a race exchange sponsorship agreement for this…
Longley’s Lead Up: Casse eyes classics with Canadian-bred
By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 5, 2018 – When Mark Casse points his eye to the classics, he keeps that eye both…
O Canada! Local country duo The Reklaws to sing National Anthem at Queen’s Plate
TORONTO, April 4, 2018 – The Reklaws will perform the National Anthem leading up to the $1 million Queen’s Plate, which will…
Longley’s Lead Up: South Florida stop key on Kentucky Derby trail
By: Rob Longley for woodbine.com TORONTO, March 30, 2018 – Tucked away in an odd part of the Kentucky Derby prep race calendar –…
Ottawa native Bob Montgomery scores poignant victory in 2018 Horseplayer World Series
By: Eric Wing for woodbine.com TORONTO, March 30, 2018 – Self-employed accountant Bob Montgomery of Ottawa has loved watching and wagering on racing for…
Mr. Jim Lawson elected Chairman of Ontario Racing
TORONTO, March 29, 2018 – Mr. Jim Lawson was today unanimously elected Chairman of the Board by the Directors of Ontario Racing,…
Snowbirds: Pierce and his stakes contenders focus on Woodbine meet
TORONTO, March 27, 2018 – Welcome to the 15th and final edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its seventh…
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2018 Ballot Announced
TORONTO, March 26, 2018 – The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame has announced its 2018 ballot. A total of 30 horses and…
Introducing Greenwood Stakes, Toronto’s New Fashion-Forward Day at the Races
From the Producers of Vancouver’s Most Anticipated Summer Event The Deighton Cup – Featuring thrilling thoroughbred horse races, style contests, lawn…
$5 million bonus highlights Monmouth Park’s 2018 contest schedule
$5 million bonus highlights Monmouth Park’s 2018 contest schedule; Registration open for $2,000 Pick Your Prize Handicapping Challenge OCEANPORT, NEW JERSEY, March…
New two-year-old turf stakes for Woodbine’s 2018 meet
TORONTO, March 21, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment will introduce a pair of six-furlong turf sprints for two-year-olds to its Thoroughbred stakes program…
Snowbirds: Report on Woodbine trainers (March 12 – March 18, 2018)
TORONTO, March 20, 2018 – Welcome to the 14th edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its seventh year, chronicling…
From the Emerald Isle to the Woodbine green
By: Hayley Morrison for woodbine.com TORONTO, March 16, 2018 – Whether you believe in luck or not, the Irish certainly do. Or…
Acclaimed children’s music duo Splash’N Boots to perform at Queen’s Plate Festival
TORONTO, March 16, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment is excited to announce the multiple JUNO Award nominated children’s duo Splash’N Boots will be…
Longley’s Lead Up: Kentucky Derby prep fuels rivalry
By: Rob Longley for woodbine.com TORONTO, March 15, 2018 – How about a rematch, or better yet two? For an early March…
Snowbirds: Wilson springs into action
TORONTO, March 13, 2018 – Welcome to the 13th edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its seventh year, chronicling…
Longley’s Lead Up: On the path to the Kentucky Derby
By: Rob Longley for woodbine.com TORONTO, March 8, 2018 – As an avid sports fan, Bob Baffert is well aware that March Madness, the…