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What’s on Track: Roads to Kentucky Derby, Oaks, Cross at Colonial Downs During Spread-Out Stakes Weekend

Recharged Incredibolt enters the $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs a bounce back candidate after faltering to a last place finish in…

Woodbine Donates to Eurico Rosa da Silva’s Horse Therapy Program

TORONTO, March 12, 2026—Woodbine Entertainment has proudly named former jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva’s Equine Experiential Connection program the first grant recipient…

My First Woodbine Win with John LeBlanc, Jr.

John LeBlanc, Jr. is a graded stakes-winning trainer whose career began in 1992. His father, John LeBlanc, Sr., a prominent jockey, won…

A reporter’s view of the Barbados Gold Cup by Hayley Morrison

Burnt arms and sore feet dutifully carried me around the Garrison Savannah as I reported on this year’s Sandy Lane Barbados Gold…

ICYMI: Favourites Outshined Across the Board over High Stakes Weekend

A Powerful Display Speedway Stables’ Potente became 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points richer after a valiant triumph in the $200,000 San Felipe…

Jalon Samuel Captures 7th Barbados Gold Cup Victory with Public Sector

In a thrilling finish, Woodbine-based jockey, Jalon Samuel swooped in with Public Sector to capture his seventh Gold Cup victory. The crowd…

Canadian Nicholas Tomlinson Targets Barbados Gold Cup with Deccan Prince

Canadian-born trainer, Nicholas Tomlinson will send out Deccan Prince in this year’s Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup, which is scheduled to run…

King’s Plate Tickets Now on Sale

TORONTO, March 6, 2026—Tickets to attend the 167th King’s Plate, taking place on August 15 at Woodbine Racetrack, are now on sale…

From the West Coast to Woodbine: Tara Neigel is Finding Her Stride

TORONTO, March 5, 2025— Acclimating to a new life at Woodbine, nearly 4,400 kilometres from home, wasn’t meant to happen overnight for…

Woodbine releases 2026 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule

TORONTO, March 4, 2026 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the stakes schedule for the 2026 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack, set…

NYRA and Woodbine Entertainment announce Empire Trillium Series

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and Woodbine Entertainment today announced the Empire Trillium Series, a 14-race…

ICYMI: High Octane Dashes Define Major Stakes Weekends at Gulfstream, Aqueduct & Oaklawn Park

A Perfect 10 Commandment stood by his braintrust’s convictions that he could flourish at two turns with a powerful triumph in Saturday’s…

Construction on Level 2

Gearing Up for a Better Finish Line Experience Starting Monday March 2, Level 2 is off to training for Opening Day! This includes making...

Betting the Fountain of Youth and Gotham Stakes with Handicapper Ed DeRosa

It’s a tale of two trainers in Kentucky Derby prep races on Saturday featuring recent maiden winners with Triple Crown aspirations. Chief…

ICYMI: First-Time Stakes Winners Sprout from Coast to Coast

On the Hunt Stalking the top prize and 20 Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifying points in Saturday’s $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes, Great…

What’s On Track: Kentucky Derby Qualifying Points, Rematches, and More Headline Weekend Ahead

Ding Ding Street Beast and Fulleffort will renew their rivalry in Saturday’s $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park with up…

167th King’s Plate set for Saturday, August 15

TORONTO, February 18, 2026 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced that the 167th running of The King’s Plate will take place on Saturday,…

Yawen Wu: Engineering Excellence on the Track

Yawen Wu’s affinity for horses didn’t sprout out of nowhere. Her fondness for equines – specifically Thoroughbreds – didn’t begin with her…

What’s on Track: Big Purses, Kentucky Derby and Oaks Points Up for Grabs Over Star-Studded Stakes Weekend

Me or You A pair of unbeaten graded stakes winning sophomores will clash in the $500,000 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds…

Fire and Wine Fuels King’s Plate Dreams for Owner Paul Ryder

You can forgive Paul Ryder for being in a King’s Plate state of mind. The 167th edition of Canada’s iconic thoroughbred horse…

Betting the Risen Star Stakes with Handicapper Ed DeRosa

Even if Mother Nature has yet to bring the heat in 2026, the Kentucky Derby season is about to warm up with…

2026 Milton Walk of Fame inductees include Dan Loiselle, Brad Grant and John Grant

The Town of Milton and the Milton Historical Society will welcome seven new inductees to the Milton Walk of Fame, including Canadian…

My First Woodbine Win: Catherine Day Phillips

Catherine Day Phillips is a multiple graded stakes-winning trainer. She comes from a long line of accomplished horse people. Her father, Jim…

What’s on Track: Road to Kentucky Derby Passes Through Oaklawn, Santa Anita, & Tampa Bay Downs

Million-Dollar Question A deep cast of 14 sophomore stars will descend on Oaklawn Park this Friday for a shot at the top…

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