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J.P. Souter named 2025 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award recipient

TORONTO, May 27, 2025 – J.P. (Paul) Souter, who posted 928 career riding wins, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Avelino…

Inside Track: May 24-25

A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Once, Twice, Three Times a Winner…

OTTB Spotlight: Souper River (Teddy)

Bred in Ontario by Sunrise Farm, 2024 Southern Belle Thoroughbreds retiree, Souper River, now known as Teddy, went 3-6-2 from 32 starts….

Inside The Numbers: Pick 3 Betting Strategies for Santa Anita Park Stakes Races on Saturday

Inside The Numbers: Pick 3 Betting Strategies for Santa Anita Park Stakes Races on Saturday with expert handicapper Ed DeRosa A five-pack…

Inside Track: May 18-19

Inside Track for May 17-18 A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Brindi…

Prayers answered: Church and State surges to King Corrie score

TORONTO, May 18, 2025– Church and State, under Rafael Hernandez, powered home to take the $100,000 King Corrie Stakes, Sunday at Woodbine….

A brave Brindi (IRE) digs deep for Ruling Angel win

TORONTO, May 17, 2025– Brindi (IRE), under Sofia Vives, showed no shortage of grit and gumption throughout the stretch drive to prevail…

Church and State chases King Corrie crown

TORONTO, May 15, 2025– Church and State, a son of Caravaggio out of the Vindication mare Full Snow Moon, will make his…

Woodbine Expands Racing Schedule, New Thursday Post Time 

TORONTO, May 15, 2025— As the 2025 Thoroughbred season at Woodbine Racetrack enters its fourth week, Fridays are set to be added…

Inside the Numbers – Preakness Stakes Betting Strategy with Ed DeRosa

One of horse racing’s best selling points is that bettors can “bet a little to win a lot,” and that is certainly…

Crystal Visions chases first stakes success in Ruling Angel

TORONTO, May 14, 2025– Saturday’s $100,000 Ruling Angel Stakes Presented by Ketel One at Woodbine, for 3-year-old fillies, has attracted 10 starters,…

Inside Track: May 10-11

A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. 20 candles Leading apprentice Pietro Moran…

Ed DeRosa’s Best Betting Strategies for Peter Pan Stakes

NEW YORK, May 8, 2025— Ed DeRosa shares his best betting strategies for Saturday’s Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont at The Big…

Inside Track for May 3-4

Inside Track for May 3-4 A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Flight…

Patches O’Houlihan sets track record in dominant Thorncliffe triumph

TORONTO, May 4, 2025 – Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s reigning Horse of the Year, made his first start of the 2025 one for…

Earhart (FR) glides to first-class Grade 3 Whimsical glory

TORONTO, May 3, 2025 – Earhart (FR), under Rafael Hernandez, soared to a splendid score in the $150,000 Whimsical Stakes (G3) Presented…

More Than Muscle: Jennifer Stein’s Mission to Lift Up Jockeys

Jennifer Stein is taking her lifelong admiration of jockeys the extra mile. Long before she would saddle up in a mentorship role…

Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s Reigning Horse of the Year, kicks off campaign in Thorncliffe

TORONTO, May 1, 2025– Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s newly crowned Horse of the Year, is set to make his 5-year-old debut in Sunday’s…

Kentucky Derby: Watch and Wager with Woodbine  

TORONTO, May 1, 2025— Woodbine Entertainment invites local racing fans to watch and wager on the 151st Kentucky Derby at Woodbine and Woodbine…

Ed DeRosa Picks For The Kentucky Derby

TORONTO, May 1, 2025– The Kentucky Derby is more than just a (the world’s most?) prestigious horse race; it is also a…

Live Oak pair, Star Candy and Ticker Tape Home, set for Grade 3 Whimsical test

TORONTO, April 30, 2025– The field for Saturday’s $150,000 Whimsical Stakes Presented by Crown Royal (G3) includes the Live Oak Plantation duo…

Inside Track for April 26-27

Inside Track for April 26-27 A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Danner…

Mansetti slices his way to Woodstock Stakes win

TORONTO, April 27, 2025 — Mansetti, sent off as the 2-1 choice, surged past rivals late to capture the $125,000 Woodstock Stakes…

Danner-trained duo delivers in Star Shoot

TORONTO, April 26, 2025 – Brindi (IRE), and Listen and Learn, both from the barn of Kelsey Danner, went one-two in the…