Beyond the win: Long hours, a routine and an agreement Posted on December 23, 2020, updated on December 23, 2020 by By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, December 23, 2020 – He had heard all the stories about the ornery Ontario-bred filly, but…
Keeping up with Krcmar: A lifetime of loving horses and a career-year at 79 Posted on December 22, 2020 by By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, December 22, 2020 – When Zeljko Krcmar arrived in Ontario, he carried two dollars in his…
Beyond the win: A victory worth waiting for Posted on December 18, 2020 by By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, December 18, 2020 – The road to the Ontario-bred’s first win came later rather than sooner,…
Woodbine Entertainment giving back to backstretch community during holiday season Posted on December 18, 2020, updated on December 28, 2020 by TORONTO, December 18, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) announced today a trio of initiatives designed to support the 130 people living on…
Beyond the win: The story of a ‘Wicked’ comeback Posted on December 16, 2020 by By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, December 16, 2020 – Of the 13 training wins star-on-the-rise Cole Bennett recorded in 2020, it…
Woodbine Entertainment’s shortened Thoroughbred meet down $50M in all-sources handle Posted on December 4, 2020 by TORONTO, December 4, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that the shortened 2020 Thoroughbred meet produced an all-sources handle of $462,041,545.76, down…
2020 Year In Review Posted on December 3, 2020 by TORONTO, December 3, 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic forced us apart, but the adversity brought the Woodbine community together. As we reflect…
Hernandez edges Stein in close jockey race, Casse earns 12th Woodbine training title Posted on November 27, 2020 by TORONTO, November 27, 2020 – The jockeys’ race for the 2020 meet title at Woodbine Racetrack went right down to the wire,…
Woodbine Entertainment announces 2020 Thoroughbred meet is officially over Posted on November 26, 2020, updated on December 3, 2020 by TORONTO, November 26, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment provided the following update on the 2020 Thoroughbred meet: Despite efforts to gain approval from…
Woodbine Entertainment update on the 2020 Thoroughbred meet Posted on November 25, 2020, updated on December 3, 2020 by TORONTO, November 25, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment provided the following update on the 2020 Thoroughbred meet: We are continuing our efforts to…
Update on Woodbine 2020 Thoroughbred meet Posted on November 24, 2020, updated on December 3, 2020 by TORONTO, November 24, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment confirmed this evening that it continues to have productive conversations with senior levels of the…
Sunday to be last day of 2020 Thoroughbred meet Posted on November 22, 2020 by TORONTO, November 22, 2020 – As a result of the Government of Ontario’s announcement on Friday that Toronto will be entering the…
Artie’s Princess queen of the Grade 2 Bessarabian Posted on November 21, 2020 by TORONTO, November 21, 2020 – Artie’s Princess, a three-year-old daughter of We Miss Artie, won her second straight stakes at Woodbine, and…
Ride a Comet leads Casse exacta in Grade 2 Kennedy Road Stakes Posted on November 21, 2020, updated on November 21, 2020 by TORONTO, November 21, 2020 – Mark Casse trainees Ride a Comet and Souper Stonehenge swept the Kennedy Road Stakes exacta on Saturday…
Field Pass runs down rivals late to take Ontario Derby Posted on November 21, 2020 by TORONTO, November 21, 2020 – It looked as though Field Pass would be standing on the sidelines rather than the winner’s circle,…
Merveilleux a late-season marvel in Ontario Damsel Posted on November 21, 2020 by TORONTO, November 21, 2020 – Following up her three-length Wonder Where win, Merveilleux turned in another dazzling performance in the $150,000 Ontario…
Red River Rebel scores maiden-breaking victory in Frost King Stakes Posted on November 20, 2020 by TORONTO, November 20, 2020 – Two-year-old Red River Rebel defied his odds in the featured $100,000 Frost King Stakes, scoring a maiden-breaking…
Woodbine Entertainment statement on the Government of Ontario’s announcement Posted on November 20, 2020 by TORONTO, November 20, 2020 – Below is a media statement from Woodbine Entertainment in response to the Government of Ontario’s announcement earlier…
Clocker Report: Horses to watch this weekend Posted on November 20, 2020, updated on November 19, 2020 by TORONTO, November 20, 2020 – Each week, Woodbine’s head clocker Ernie Perri comments on some of the top workouts watched, highlighting horses…
A touch of ‘Grey’ and Mazarine on tap this Sunday at Woodbine Posted on November 19, 2020 by TORONTO, November 19, 2020 – Nine two-year-olds, including impressive first-time winner Haddassah, are set to contest Sunday’s $125,000 Grey Stakes (G3), at…
Mark Casse: The story behind 3,000 Posted on November 19, 2020 by By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, November 19, 2020 – In the aftermath of the text he received from one of Thoroughbred…
Woodbine Entertainment managing a COVID-19 positive test result Posted on November 19, 2020 by TORONTO, November 19, 2020 – The Woodbine Entertainment COVID-19 Health and Safety Committee confirmed today that an active jockey has tested positive…
The stars (and stakes) are set to shine on Saturday at Woodbine Posted on November 18, 2020 by TORONTO, November 18, 2020 – Multiple stakes winner and 2017 Canadian Horse of the Year, Pink Lloyd, looks to add to his…
Woodbine Entertainment adds three to Board of Directors Posted on November 18, 2020, updated on November 18, 2020 by TORONTO, November 18, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) announced today the appointment of Mr. Michael Lay, Mr. Mark Saunders and Ms. Ann…
