#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...
Wide-open Woodbine Oaks presented by Budweiser part of stakes-filled Sunday card Posted on July 29, 2021 by TORONTO, July 29, 2021 – Lorena and Jilli Marie will put their respective unbeaten records on the line in the $500,000 Woodbine…
Triple threat: My Dear, Victoria, and Alywow Stakes share Saturday stakes spotlight at Woodbine Posted on July 28, 2021 by TORONTO, July 28, 2021 – A pair of $125,000 main added-money events for two-year-olds, the My Dear, and Victoria, along with the…
March to the Arch rallies for Niagara Stakes score Posted on July 25, 2021 by TORONTO, July 25, 2021 – March to the Arch chased down the pacesetters to win the $100,000 Niagara Stakes on Sunday afternoon…
Jolie Olimpica triumphs over Woodbine turf to take Nassau Stakes Posted on July 24, 2021 by TORONTO, July 24, 2021 – Fox Hill Farm’s Jolie Olimpica bested a field of a dozen distaffers to take the $175,000 Nassau,…
Another Time takes another shot at Grade 2 Nassau glory / Woodbridge opens up seven-year-old campaign in Niagara Stakes Posted on July 22, 2021 by TORONTO, July 22, 2021 – Another Time, a five-year-old daughter of Munnings, looks to go one better in Saturday’s Grade 2 $175,000 Nassau Stakes,…
The Enduring Excellence of Sam-Son Farm Posted on July 21, 2021 by By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, July 21, 2021 – The sight of the red and gold never gets old for Gail…
Avie’s Flatter captures Grade 2 Connaught Cup Posted on July 18, 2021 by TORONTO, July 18, 2021 – Turf stakes action kicked off at Woodbine Racetrack on Sunday with Ivan Dalos’ popular homebred Avie’s Flatter…
Golden Vision upsets in Ballade Stakes Posted on July 17, 2021 by TORONTO, July 17, 2021 – Longshot Golden Vision wore down 6-5 favourite Summer Sunday in deep stretch to take the $100,000 Ballade…
