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

TORONTO, June 3 – Our Flash Drive made it three straight graded stakes scores, with her latest triumph coming in the $175,000…

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…

Woodbine mourns the passing of Irwin Driedger

TORONTO, May 21, 2023 – Woodbine is saddened to learn of the passing of Irwin Driedger. Driedger was an outstanding jockey who…

Ryder Ryder Ryder dominates in Ruling Angel

TORONTO, May 20, 2023 – Ryder Ryder Ryder, under Patrick Husbands, cruised to victory in the $100,000 Ruling Angel Stakes Presented by Ketel…

Twin City courts King Corrie glory

TORONTO, May 18, 2023 – Twin City, trained and co-owned by Stuart Simon, kicks off his sophomore campaign in Sunday’s $100,000 King Corrie,…

Last Call ready for Ruling Angel test

TORONTO, May 17, 2023 – Trainer Kevin Attard sends out Grade 1 winner Last Call in Saturday’s $100,000 Ruling Angel Stakes Presented by…

Weekend Notables & Quotables (May 13-14)

100 + 350 = 2 major milestones With his win aboard Our Flash Drive in Saturday’s Grade 3 Whimsical Stakes, Patrick Husbands…

Anarchist all heart in Grade 3 Jacques Cartier

TORONTO, May 14, 2023 – After a series of runner-up finishes, Anarchist broke through with a splendid effort in the Grade 3 $152,100…

Our Flash Drive strong in Grade 3 Whimsical

TORONTO, May 13, 2023– Our Flash Drive flashed a fleet turn of foot to win the Grade 3 $158,400 Whimsical Stakes, on…

Munger makes great first impression, looks for lasting one at Woodbine

TORONTO, May 12, 2023– Ryan Munger couldn’t have scripted the moment any better. As he walked out of the Woodbine jockeys’ room for…

‘Rebel’ with a Jacques Cartier cause

TORONTO, May 11, 2023 – Red River Rebel will face seven foes in the Grade 3 $150,000 Jacques Cartier Stakes, Sunday at Woodbine….

Hard Edge looks for winning edge in Grade 3 Whimsical

TORONTO, May 10, 2023 – Hard Edge chases her first added-money win in Saturday’s Grade 3 $150,000 Whimsical Stakes, at Woodbine. Trained…

Weekend Notables & Quotables (May 6-7)

First impressions South African-born jockey Ryan Munger won his first race at Woodbine – his new home track – when he guided…