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Woodbine Announces Wagering Menu for Turf Champions Day

September 9, 2025

TORONTO, September 9, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the official wagering menu for Turf Champions Day, taking place Saturday, September 13 at Woodbine Racetrack. ​

Turf Champions Day features a trio of Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” events and is headlined by the 29th edition of the $1 million Rogers Woodbine Mile. The upcoming card of elite racing has been paired with several exciting wagering opportunities, including a Woodbine Mile Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) Tournament in partnership with Xpressbet.

The Turf Champions Pick 3 is a special Pick-3 sequence linking the day’s three marquee races. ​

  • $500,000 bet365 Summer Stakes (G1) – Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In”
  • $500,000 Johnnie Walker Natalma Stakes (G1) – Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In”
  • $1,000,000 Rogers Woodbine Mile (G1) – Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In”

This Pick-3 will carry a $5 minimum and player-friendly 15 per cent takeout.

Also new this year is the Global Grade 1 Pick 5, linking Woodbine’s marquee races to the St. Leger Stakes (G1) and the Irish Champions Stakes (G1), in partnership with RMG & ARC. ​

  • St. Leger Stakes (G1) – Doncaster (UK)
  • Irish Champions Stakes (G1) – Leopardstown (IRE)
  • bet365 Summer Stakes (G1) – Woodbine ​
  • Johnnie Walker Natalma Stakes (G1) – Woodbine
  • Rogers Woodbine Mile (G1) – Woodbine ​

The Global Grade 1 Pick 5 will carry a $0.20 minimum and player-friendly 15 per cent takeout.

Below is the full list of featured wagers for Turf Champions Day: ​

  • $100,000 Guaranteed Early Pick 5
  • $250,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 5
  • Turf Champions Pick 3
  • Power Pick 6 – Mandatory Payout
  • Jackpot Hi-5 – Mandatory Payout
  • Global Grade 1 Pick 5

Woodbine Mile BCBC Tournament 

Woodbine will once again offer the Woodbine Mile Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) Tournament in partnership with Xpressbet. Players will have a chance to win Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge and NTRA National Horseplayers Championship seats.

Details:

  • Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
  • Bet Types: Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta and Daily Double.
  • Entry Fee: $1,000.00 USD
  • Bankroll: $600.00 USD ​
  • Registration Opens: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
  • Registration Closes: Friday, September 12, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET.

For more information visit: Woodbine Mile BCBC Tournament

For more information on live racing and wagering at Woodbine Racetrack, visit Woodbine.com.

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