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Weekend Notables & Quotables (September 16-17)

A Mile in style Master of The Seas (IRE), trained by Charlie Appleby for owner/breeder Godolphin, put on a masterful performance in…

Ready To Venture rallies to take G3 Seaway

TORONTO, September 17, 2023 – Lael Stable’s homebred Ready to Venture (GB) looked right at home in winning the $150,000 Seaway Stakes (G3)…

Canadian hall of fame rider Gary Boulanger announces his retirement

TORONTO, September 17, 2023 – Jockey Gary Boulanger, whose numerous career highlights include a Queen’s Plate victory, has decided to call it…

Master of The Seas masterful in Ricoh Woodbine Mile

TORONTO, September 16, 2023 – Irish-bred Master of The Seas, a 5-year-old son of Dubawi (IRE)-Firth of Lorne (IRE), was dominant in victory…

She Feels Pretty romps in Johnnie Walker Natalma Stakes

TORONTO, September 16, 2023 – She Feels Pretty, closing down the middle of the track under rider John Velazquez, proved best by…

Carson’s Run uses late run to take Grade 1 Summer Stakes

TORONTO, September 16, 2023 – Carson’s Run, rallying from last place in the field of nine, stormed down the outside to put…

Patches O’Houlihan guts out Grade 3 Vigil Stakes score

TORONTO, September 16, 2023 – Patches O’Houlihan, under Daisuke Fukumoto, fended off a furious late charge from a pair of rivals to…

Millie Girl looks to make the grade in G3 Seaway

TORONTO, September 15, 2023 – A field of nine fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up, will travel seven furlongs on the Toronto Tapeta…

My Boy Prince tries deeper waters in Woodbine’s Grade 1 bet365 Summer Stakes

TORONTO, September 14, 2023 – My Boy Prince, who turned plenty of heads with his runaway victory in Woodbine’s Simcoe Stakes, will…

Dazzling Star looks to extend remarkable streak for Appleby in Grade 1 Johnnie Walker Natalma

TORONTO, September 14, 2023 – Trainer Charlie Appleby has a remarkable record at Woodbine, with his last seven starters here heading back to…

G1 Turf Champions Day: Ricoh Woodbine Mile, bet365 Summer Stakes, and Johnnie Walker Natalma highlight world-class Saturday card

TORONTO, September 13, 2023 – Automatic Breeders’ Cup berths are on the line as compelling editions of the Ricoh Woodbine Mile, bet365 Summer Stakes, and…

Registration open for Woodbine Mile Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge

TORONTO, September 13, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment will be hosting a Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge on this Saturday’s Turf Champions Day, headlined by…

Watch the Ricoh Woodbine Mile draw on Wednesday

TORONTO, September 12, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the post-position draw for the Grade 1 Ricoh Woodbine Mile and all three…

Weekend Notables & Quotables (September 9-10)

Gold standard Hemlo Gold, a 3-year-old son of Not Bourbon-Charge the Net, was the longest shot on the board in Saturday’s race…

Woodbine adjusts post times

TORONTO, September 10, 2023— Woodbine today announced the post times for live racing have been adjusted. As of Thursday, September 14th, the post…

Tito’s Calling comes calling in Wonder Where 

TORONTO, September 10, 2023 – Tito’s Calling rocketed home along the rail to win the $250,000 Wonder Where Stakes, the third leg…

Moira magnificent in dominant Canadian Stakes (G2T) score

TORONTO, September 9, 2023 – Moira, Canada’s reigning horse of the year, rocketed away from her rivals en route to an emphatic…

Palazzi powers home in Pattison Singspiel Stakes (G3T)

TORONTO, September 9, 2023 – Unhurried early, Palazzi, under Sahin Civaci, was full of run down the lane to take Saturday’s $150,000…

August Horse Person of the Month: Marge Szigeti

For Marge Szigeti, home truly is where the horses are. There was never any doubt, really, as to where the native of…

Eight sophomore fillies chase top prize in Wonder Where / Canadiansweetheart zips into Zadracarta in winning form    

TORONTO, September 7, 2023 – This year’s edition of the Canadian Triple Tiara concludes with Sunday’s running of the $250,000 Wonder Where Stakes, at Woodbine. Set…

G1 winner Fev Rover set to defend Canadian Stakes crown / Malibu Mambo set for Grade 3 Singspiel test 

TORONTO, September 6, 2023 – Irish-bred Fev Rover, fresh off a victory in the Beverly D. (G1T), is back to defend her title…

Weekend Notables & Quotables (September 2-3)

Spring has sprung Spring Mountain, bred by DRF Woodbine handicapper/scribe Ron Gierkink, won Saturday’s second race. Trained by Catherine Day Phillips, the…

Monday live racing cancelled at Woodbine due to extreme heat

TORONTO, September 4, 2023— Due to the extreme heat forecasted for the Toronto area today, Woodbine has made the decision in consultation…

Love to Shop beats the boys in Toronto Cup 

TORONTO, September 3, 2023 – Love to Shop, at odds of 5-2, was full of run late to take the $125,000 Toronto Cup Stakes…