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Caitlinhergrtness seeking to become first Plate winner to also win the Grade 1 E.P. Taylor

TORONTO, August 13, 2025 – Trainer Kevin Attard is relishing a rare opportunity for his 2024 King’s Plate winner to go from…

Longhi takes to the turf for bet365 Soaring Free

TORONTO, August 13, 2025 – Longhi, trained by multiple graded stakes winner Graham Motion, will test out the stakes ranks for the…

Twist of Sugar eyes Catch a Glimpse crown

TORONTO, August 13, 2025 – Twist of Sugar, a daughter of Cupid, steps up to the stakes ranks for her second start, the…

Historic First: Father and Son Jockeys to Compete Against Each Other in The King’s Plate

TORONTO, ​ August 13, 2025– History will be made at Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, August 16, when David Moran and Pietro Moran…

The Story Behind the Silks: 166th King’s Plate Edition

Six owners participating in the upcoming 166th King’s Plate share the stories behind their racing silks—from tributes to Secretariat to deeply personal…

Thirteen hopefuls chase King’s Plate crown

TORONTO, August 12, 2025 – Thirteen sophomores, including the lone filly No Time, will contest the $1 million King’s Plate — the…

Inside Track (August 9-10)

A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Eight, times two Posing for a…

Great eight: Winterberry gives both Casse and Husbands their eighth Bison City wins

TORONTO, August 9, 2025 – Winterberry got the measure of stablemate Shifty in the $250,000 Bison City Stakes, for Canadian-foaled 3-year-old fillies,…

Shifty, Winterberry shift focuses to $250,000 Bison City

TORONTO, August 6, 2025 – Shifty, and Winterberry, trained by dual hall of fame conditioner Mark Casse for D.J. Racing Stable LLC,…

Inside Track (August 2-3)

A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Taylor-made: Swift Delivery delivers in Seagram…

Swift Delivery beats august group, notches first stakes win in Seagram Cup (G3)

TORONTO, August 2, 2025 – Swift Delivery, named after music megastar Taylor Swift and co-owned by her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce,…

Stanley House sensational in Niagara Stakes

TORONTO, August 2, 2025 – Hard-trying Stanley House earned his first stakes success in style after taking Saturday’s $100,000 Niagara Stakes at Woodbine. Breaking…

Imposing Oujda (FR) comes up big in Sweet Briar Too

TORONTO, August 2, 2025 – Oujda (FR), under a strong ride from Rafael Hernandez, rallied impressively to win Saturday’s $125,000 Sweet Briar Too Stakes at Woodbine….

Former NFL Star Mike Renfro Looks to Score Big in Prestigious King’s Plate

TORONTO, August 1, 2025— As former NFL wide receiver turned Thoroughbred horseman Mike Renfro will tell you, he’s been lucky enough to…

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: How to Best Bet a Loaded Stakes Weekend at Saratoga with Ed DeRosa

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: How to Best Bet a Loaded Stakes Weekend at Saratoga with Ed DeRosa One of my favorite things about…

Woodbine Releases 166th King’s Plate Probable Field List

TORONTO, July 31, 2025—Woodbine Entertainment today released an early look at the field for The King’s Plate on August 16, 2025, the…

McAvoy tries stakes ranks for the first time in Niagara

TORONTO, July 31, 2025 – McAvoy, trained by Mark Casse, will face 11 foes in Saturday’s $100,000 Niagara Stakes at Woodbine. A…

Nice as Pie takes to the turf for Sweet Briar Too

TORONTO, July 30, 2025 – Nice as Pie will make her second straight start at Woodbine when she goes postward in Saturday’s…

Canadian champion Dresden Row set for Grade 3 Seagram Cup test

TORONTO, July 30, 2025 – Multiple graded stakes victor and Sovereign Award winner Dresden Row faces seven rivals in Saturday’s $150,000 Seagram…

Bennys Jets Delivers Emotional Win for 93-Year-Old Namesake

In the moments following the second race on July 19 at Woodbine, a touching scene unfolded as the 3-year-old gelding gently lowered…

Woodbine Announces Wagering Menu for 166th King’s Plate Card Featuring $1 Million in Guaranteed Pick 5 Pools

TORONTO, July 28, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the official wagering menu for the 166th running of the King’s Plate, taking…

Inside Track (July 26-27)

Civaci Wins the (Satur) Day Woodbine’s Saturday afternoon card belonged to rider Sahin Civaci, who swept the pair of stakes featured on…

Its Time to Shine delivers John Ross one-two finish in Pink Lloyd

TORONTO, July 27, 2025 – Its Time to Shine was able to fend off a furious finish from stablemate Junior Hot Shot…

Dark Screen superb in Lake Superior / Sweet Passions finds daylight to win Thunder Bay

Dark Screen superb in Lake Superior TORONTO, July 27, 2025 – Dark Screen earned his first stakes success with a determined showing…

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