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Poulin in O T looks to net Queenston victory, big fields Sunday at Woodbine

TORONTO, June 8, 2023 – The $125,000 Queenston Stakes, a key prep on the road to this year’s King’s Plate (August 20), takes…

Woodbine issues update on Friday Training and Workouts

TORONTO, June 8, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment has announced that training and workouts will resume on Friday morning at Woodbine Racetrack. With…

Horse Person of the Month: Ivan “Billy” Forde

TORONTO, June 8, 2023– Ivan “Billy” Forde has been a staple of the Mark Casse stable at Woodbine for 17 years, and…

Woodbine Entertainment to Cancel Live Racing on June 8

TORONTO, June 7, 2023 – Due to the Environment Canada Special Air Quality Alert for Southern Ontario, Woodbine Entertainment today announced that it…

Attard pair ready for Fury Stakes challenge

TORONTO, June 7, 2023 – Kevin Attard trainees Courtly Ro and Fashionably Fab will chase top prize in Saturday’s $125,000 Fury Stakes Presented…

Geaux Racing’s Inspiring Ownership Journey

TORONTO, June 7, 2023 – It won’t be a winner’s circle photo, but the next picture Doug Allison takes with the affable grey…

Copeland to Lead Woodbine Entertainment as Next CEO

Lawson appointed Executive Chair of the Board of Directors Toronto, ON – June 6, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors today…

Stand and Deliver: Admiration, Adulation Abound for Rocky

TORONTO, June 6, 2023– The handsome figure in the grey coat has become somewhat of a must-see training sensation at Woodbine. Trainer Nigel…

Weekend Notables and Quotables (June 3-4)

Double play Sofia Vives won the first two races on Saturday’s card. In the curtain-raiser, the apprentice teamed with Take Charge Sousi…

Treason tops in Eclipse (G2) / Rockcrest all heart in Pink Lloyd Stakes

TORONTO, June 4, 2023 – Lightly-raced Treason put in a polished performance to take the $175,000 Eclipse Stakes Presented by Don Julio…

King’s Plate Prospect Watch by Ernie Perri

Woodbine Head Clocker and Oddsmaker Ernie Perri offers up a look at a handful of King’s Plate (August 20) prospects who have…

Our Flash Drive makes the grade in Royal North (G2) / Souper Hoity Toity rings up Belle Mahone (G3) win

TORONTO, June 3, 2023 – Our Flash Drive made it three straight graded stakes scores, with her latest triumph coming in the…

Artie’s Storm back to defend Grade 2 Eclipse Stakes title / Thirteen contest first running of Pink Lloyd Stakes

TORONTO, June 1, 2023 – Artie’s Storm will face 10 rivals in the Grade 2 $175,000 Eclipse Stakes Presented by Don Julio, Sunday…

Baby No Worries takes to the turf in Grade 2 Royal North / Canada’s reigning HOTY Moira makes seasonal debut in Grade 3 Belle Mahone

TORONTO, May 31, 2023 – Baby No Worries will make her second straight start at Woodbine when the 4-year-old takes on 10 filly…

Amanda Vandermeersch: Wearing her heart on her silks

TORONTO, May 31, 2023– It is a moment during post parade that lasts mere seconds, but it expresses a lifetime of gratitude for…

Woodbine introduces Swinger/Omni wager

TORONTO, May 31, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the addition of the Swinger/Omni to its wagering menus for Woodbine Racetrack and…

Woodbine launches direct deposits in US dollars

TORONTO, May 31, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to launch the offering of direct deposits in US dollars for purse payments…

Thea Eke: “Any time I’m around a horse, I’m happy”

TORONTO, MAY 30, 2023– When the skies over the Woodbine backstretch opened and the teeming rain began to fall, Thea Eke smiled. The…

Weekend Notables and Quotables (May 27-28)

Three cheers for the Woodbine turf! Run for the Hills, a 4-year-old daughter of Runhappy, took the first grass race of the…

Alfie, the Major and a King’s Plate coronation

TORONTO, May 26, 2023 – No one, not those standing shoulder to shoulder in the packed grandstand, and not the diminutive jock,…

Helen Savostenko: A student of the Thoroughbred game

TORONTO, May 25, 2023 – When the gates opened for the third race on May 5 at Woodbine, Helen Savostenko went from voiceless…

Woodbine launches 2023 turf season Saturday

TORONTO, May 25, 2023 – Woodbine’s highly anticipated turf racing season is set to get underway this Saturday afternoon (May 27). A total…

Weekend Notables and Quotables (May 20-21)

25th time is the charm Hard-knocking 5-year-old Grand Gizmo broke his maiden in Saturday’s first race. The son of Giant Gizmo came…

Hard-luck Twin City comes out on top in King Corrie

TORONTO, May 21, 2023 – Twin City, who has come out on the losing end of a photo finish in multiple races, flipped…