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September Horse Person of the Month: Angel Romo Sotelo

Time on the Woodbine backstretch is, without fail, time happily spent for Angel Romo Sotelo. He is, like the countless others who work in…

Weekend Notables & Quotables (September 23-24)

Dazzling debut Lady Wellington, a 2-year-old daughter of Frac Daddy-Erin Commodity, recorded a 4 ½-length score in her first start, a 5…

War Painter is the queen of the Victorian Queen

TORONTO, September 24, 2023 – War Painter, under Patrick Husbands, brushed to the lead late en route to victory in Sunday’s $100,000…

Zippy Gizmo rallies late to take Bull Page

TORONTO, September 24, 2023 – Zippy Gizmo got up in the final strides to take top prize in the $100,000 Bull Page…

Nominations released for Grade 1 Canadian International

TORONTO, September 22, 2023 – Twenty-six accomplished runners from around the world are nominated to the 84th running of the $750,000 Canadian International, one of…

Race 7 & 8 cancelled at Woodbine

TORONTO, September 21, 2023— Woodbine Entertainment has cancelled the remainder of Thursday’s card of live racing following Race 6 due to a…

Meko Makee tests out turf in Bull Page Stakes

TORONTO, September 21, 2023 – Fresh off a resounding maiden-breaking score, Meko Makee, a bay son of Hyper-Miss Curly Q, steps up to…

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…