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ICYMI: Churchill Downs Ends Spring Meet in Style, Miss Vyvyanne Stars at Woodbine

Can’t Be Stopped Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Magnitude shook free early and never looked back en route to a convincing $2 million Stephen Foster…

Meilani wins on the money in the Alywow

TORONTO, June 28, 2026 – A determined Meilani wore down pacesetter Happy Destination late, to earn her first career stakes’ victory in…

Shifty completes natural hat trick in classy Royal North victory

TORONTO, June 27, 2026 – Shifty continued her outstanding run of form, capturing her third race in succession, while earning her first…

Luster regains her winning edge in sparkling Selene victory ​ ​

TORONTO, June 27, 2026 –Previously undefeated Luster redeemed herself in style, to win Saturday’s $150,000 Grade 3-Selene Stakes at Woodbine. ​ Making…

Runaway Again rallies to win Grade 3 Dominion Day

TORONTO, June 27, 2026 – Runaway Again, under Ryan Munger, pounced late to take Saturday’s $150,000 Dominion Day Stakes (G3) at Woodbine….

Vintage Brachetto scores lucrative upset in G3-Marine Stakes

TORONTO, June 27, 2026 –A South African jockey teamed with a Manitoba-bred colt to score an 18-1 win upset win in Saturday’s $150,000…

Girl power: Miss Vyvyanne beats the boys in Grade 2 Highlander

TORONTO, June 27, 2026 – A 5-furlong Woodbine inner turf specialist, Miss Vyvyanne once again showed her penchant for the course and…

Fitzgerald hopes Stroke of Genius is all business in the Alywow Stakes

TORONTO, June 26, 2026 – A day after a stakes-packed Saturday card at Woodbine, the $100,000 Alywow Stakes for 3-year-old fillies is…

Casse’s trio take aim at Grade 3 Royal North triumph

TORONTO, June 25, 2026 – Mark Casse trainees Bessie Abott (IRE), Shifty and Without Cause all head into Saturday’s $150,000 HPIbet Royal…

Inner turf talent Miss Vyvyanne ready for Grade 2 Highlander test

TORONTO, June 25, 2026 – Miss Vyvyanne will look to make it five consecutive wins on the Woodbine inner turf when she…

‘Law’ and order: Dixie Law chases Grade 3 Selene crown

TORONTO, June 24, 2026 – Graded stakes winner Dixie Law will face six rivals in Saturday’s $150,000 Selene Stakes (G3). ​ ​…

Unbeaten in two starts, Yukon Striker sets sail for Grade 3 Marine

TORONTO, June 24, 2026 – Yukon Striker, trained by Kevin Attard for TEC Racing, steps up to the stakes ranks for Saturday’s…

Dominion Day hopeful Wyoming Bill “is very versatile”

TORONTO, June 25, 2026 – The $150,000 Grade 3 Dominion Day stakes for 4-year-olds and older is one of five graded stakes…

Souper Sporty Scores in Georgian Bay and Duckduckduck takes Lake Huron Stakes at Woodbine

TORONTO, June 21, 2026— The addition of blinkers and a well-timed rally, helped Souper Sporty score an 18-1 upset win in The…

John Mattine: Saddling longshots with a chance

TORONTO, June 19, 2026 – Trainer John Mattine is off to a strong start in 2026 at Woodbine, securing more longshot wins…

Ontario Sired Heritage Series starts with Georgian Bay, Lake Huron

TORONTO, June 18, 2026 – A pair of stakes, the $100,000 Georgian Bay and $100,000 Lake Huron, mark the start of this…

Yves Turcotte named 2026 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award recipient

TORONTO, June 17, 2026 – Yves Turcotte, who posted 1,347 career riding wins, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Avelino…

From Winnipeg to Toronto: Badrie Eyes Breakthrough at Woodbine

TORONTO, June 16, 2026 – With former Assiniboia Downs leading jockey Prayven Badrie’s decision to relocate to Toronto, Woodbine Racetrack has a…

ICYMI: New Graded Stakes Winners, Narrow Margins Headline Exhilarating Weekend of Racing

Resume Topper Lael Stables’ Luv Your Neighbor earned graded stakes winner status after taking the $300,000 Delaware Oaks (G3) on Saturday at…

Inside Track for June 13-14

Cookie monster Mo Cookie, under Leo Salles, edged away for a 1 1/2-length score in a dazzling debut in Saturday’s third race….

Inside Track for June 6-7

Make it a double After capping off his sophomore season with a visit to the winner’s circle, Yorkton’s Honour stayed hot with…

ICYMI: Golden Tempo Shines Again, Headlines Belmont Stakes Day at Saratoga

To All the Doubters… The summer of Golden Tempo reached even greater heights after the reigning Kentucky Derby (G1) champion collected his…

Highwaytothemoon powers to Queenston Stakes score

Toronto, June 7, 2026 -Highwaytothemoon paved his own road to the win circle, earning his first career stakes’ win, by authoring a…

Woodbine Notebook: June 6-7

A look at some of this weekend’s most riveting stats and storylines at Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park, including the return of…