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John Mattine: Saddling longshots with a chance

TORONTO, June 19, 2026 – Trainer John Mattine is off to a strong start in 2026 at Woodbine, securing more longshot wins…

Ontario Sired Heritage Series starts with Georgian Bay, Lake Huron

TORONTO, June 18, 2026 – A pair of stakes, the $100,000 Georgian Bay and $100,000 Lake Huron, mark the start of this…

Yves Turcotte named 2026 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award recipient

TORONTO, June 17, 2026 – Yves Turcotte, who posted 1,347 career riding wins, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Avelino…

From Winnipeg to Toronto: Badrie Eyes Breakthrough at Woodbine

TORONTO, June 16, 2026 – With former Assiniboia Downs leading jockey Prayven Badrie’s decision to relocate to Toronto, Woodbine Racetrack has a…

ICYMI: New Graded Stakes Winners, Narrow Margins Headline Exhilarating Weekend of Racing

Resume Topper Lael Stables’ Luv Your Neighbor earned graded stakes winner status after taking the $300,000 Delaware Oaks (G3) on Saturday at…

Inside Track for June 13-14

Cookie monster Mo Cookie, under Leo Salles, edged away for a 1 1/2-length score in a dazzling debut in Saturday’s third race….

Inside Track for June 6-7

Make it a double After capping off his sophomore season with a visit to the winner’s circle, Yorkton’s Honour stayed hot with…

ICYMI: Golden Tempo Shines Again, Headlines Belmont Stakes Day at Saratoga

To All the Doubters… The summer of Golden Tempo reached even greater heights after the reigning Kentucky Derby (G1) champion collected his…

Highwaytothemoon powers to Queenston Stakes score

Toronto, June 7, 2026 -Highwaytothemoon paved his own road to the win circle, earning his first career stakes’ win, by authoring a…

Woodbine Notebook: June 6-7

A look at some of this weekend’s most riveting stats and storylines at Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park, including the return of…

What’s On Track: Saratoga Shines Saturday with 158th Belmont Stakes, Churchill Downs Keeps Party Going Sunday

Answer the ‘Bel’  A star-studded field of nine sophomores will descend on Saratoga this Saturday, each to chase the final jewel of…

How to bet the Fury and Queenston with Sheri Riddoch

TORONTO, June 5, 2026 – The road to the Woodbine Oaks and King’s Plate continues this weekend with a couple of 7-furlong…

Military Time looks to set the standard in Queenston Stakes

TORONTO, June 4, 2026 – The $125,000 Queenston Stakes, a key prep on the road to this year’s King’s Plate (Aug. 15),…

Pageant Queen bursts onto the Fury Stakes scene  

TORONTO, June 3, 2026 – Multiple stakes-placed Pageant Queen, owned by Jeff and Annabel Begg and Upland Flats Racing, will face five…

Woodbine Adjusts Post Times

TORONTO, June 2, 2026— Woodbine Entertainment has adjusted post times for live Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack. Effective Friday, June 5, the…

Inside Track for May 30-31

A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Twice as nice Make that two…

Possiblemente Proves It Possible in Jacques Cartier Stakes (G3)

TORONTO, May 30, 2026– Possiblemente, rallied gamely in the stretch to earn his first graded win in the $150,000 Grade 3-Jacques Cartier…

Maycocks Bay much the best in bet365 Eclipse Stakes (G2)

TORONTO, May 30, 2026 – Godolphin homebred Maycocks Bay delivered a dominant performance to record his first stakes victory in the $175,000…

Deloraine Scores in Belle Mahone Stakes (G3)

TORONTO, May 30, 2026– Godolphin LLC-bred and owned Deloraine fired late to collar pacesetting favourite Stylish Sue and score in Saturday’s $150,000…

What’s On Track: Churchill Downs, Santa Anita & Woodbine Star with Slate of Graded Stakes

Part of the Plan Millionaire mare Majestic Oops has money on the mind ahead of Saturday’s $300,000 Shawnee (G2) at Churchill Downs….

7 Reasons to Bet the bet365 Eclipse Stakes (G2) at Woodbine This Saturday

If you’re looking for a high-quality race to dive into on the Woodbine card, Race 7 — the bet365 Eclipse Stakes (G2) stands out…

Grade 3 Belle Mahone beckons for Stylish Sue

TORONTO, May 28, 2026 – Stylish Sue, trained by Joe Sharp for Highland Training Center, takes on six rivals in Saturday’s $150,000…

Jokestar all business ahead of Grade 2 Eclipse Stakes / Awesome Bourbon looks to barrel over Jacques Cartier (G3) competition

TORONTO, May 27, 2026 – Jokestar, trained by Kevin Attard, will look to earn his first graded stakes victory in Saturday’s $175,000…

Cheeky Pint: The Tiny Thoroughbred Winning Hearts in Her Second Career

The diminutive Thoroughbred mare rarely goes unnoticed. Far more often than not, Cheeky Pint, a daughter of Society’s Chairman out of the…