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Betting the Jackpot Hi-5 with Handicapper Ed DeRosa

Betting the Jackpot Hi 5 with Handicapper Ed DeRosa ‘Boots’ was made for betting in six-figure Jackpot Hi-5 pool When it comes…

What’s on Track: A Sizzling Slate of Stakes with Storylines to Match

Not Shying Away Outduelling the Bob Baffert-trained trio of Litmus Test (4-5), Blacksmith (5-1), and Provenance (5-1) in Saturday’s $200,000 Los Alamitos…

Rock-steady Awesome Bourbon set for Steady Growth assignment

TORONTO, December 11, 2025 – The $100,000 Steady Growth Stakes, a 1 1/16-mile main track feature for Ontario-sired 3-year-olds and upward, headlines…

Hint in the hunt for La Prevoyante win

TORONTO, December 10, 2025 – Hint takes on seven rivals in the $100,000 La Prevoyante Stakes, a 1/16-mile main track test for…

Woodbine takes fans Beyond the Track in new video series

TORONTO, December 9, 2025— Horse racing is brought to life by the people whose passion, dedication, and love for horses shape every…

Inside Track for December 6-7

A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Razor sharp  Hammerhead, making his fourth…

Jackpot Hi-5 Mandatory Payout Closing Weekend at Woodbine

TORONTO, December 6, 2025—Woodbine Entertainment today announced there will be a Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout on Saturday, December 13 at Woodbine Racetrack….

Hammerhead comes up huge in Grade 3 Valedictory

TORONTO, December 6, 2025 – Hammerhead, under Daisuke Fukumoto, recorded his first stakes score courtesy of a sharp showing in the $150,000…

Woodbine moves Thursday post time to 4:30 p.m.

TORONTO, December 5, 2025— Woodbine Entertainment has announced that next Thursday’s (December 11) card of live racing at Woodbine Racetrack will now…

Woodbine Cancels Remainder of Thursday Card

TORONTO, December 4, 2025— Woodbine Entertainment has cancelled the remainder of Thursday’s live Thoroughbred racing following the first race due to cold…

What’s On Track: Graded Stakes at Aqueduct, Woodbine, Los Alamitos

A Farewell Cigar This Saturday’s edition of the Cigar Mile (G2) will mark the last time the $500,000 contest is held at…

Woodbine Entertainment Mourns the Loss of Esteemed Trainer and Hall of Fame Inductee Mike Doyle

TORONTO, December 4, 2025– Woodbine Entertainment is deeply saddened by the passing of longtime trainer Mike Doyle, a respected horseman, Hall of…

Attard trio look to go the extra mile in Grade 3 bet365 Valedictory

TORONTO, December 3, 2025 – Nine starters, including Kevin Attard trainees Hammerhead, Jokestar and Zabo, will vie for top prize in Saturday’s…

ICYMI: A Memorable Weekend for Several First-Time Graded Stakes Winners

Bringing the Heat Speightstown colt Salamis earned his first graded stakes badge with a spicy showing in Saturday’s $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1T)…

Inside Track for November 29-30

A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Uncorked Fire and Wine, paired with…

Fire and Wine pours it on in Coronation Futurity

TORONTO, November 29, 2025 – Fire and Wine uncorked a vintage wire-to-wire performance to win the $250,000 Coronation Futurity, on Saturday at…

Piper’s Gift stakes her claim to Princess Elizabeth crown

TORONTO, November 29, 2025 – Piper’s Gift presented an electrifying performance in Saturday’s $250,000 Princess Elizabeth Stakes, a main track race for…

Rookies share the spotlight in Saturday’s Coronation Futurity, Princess Elizabeth

TORONTO, November 26, 2025 – Graded stakes winner Dixie Law takes on eight rivals in the $250,000 Coronation Futurity, part of an…

Woodbine Cares Launches Horsepower Fund to Support Horse Welfare and Community Programs

TORONTO, November 26, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of the Woodbine Cares Horsepower Fund, a new grant program designed…

ICYMI: Thrilling Stakes Weekend Produces Winners of all Stripes

Wise Investment Giocoso, a $75,000 purchase at the 2023 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, has defied expectations at every turn for trainer Keith…

Inside Track for November 22-23

A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Who’s the boss? It was a…

Duckduckduck delivers 36-1 Clarendon Stakes upset

TORONTO, November 23, 2025 – Duckduckduck, under a patient Emma-Jayne Wilson, stormed home to take the $150,000 Clarendon Stakes, Sunday at Woodbine….

Sweet ride: Bossy Candy shines in Shady Well

TORONTO, November 22, 2025 – Bossy Candy made her first stakes appearance a winning one, taking top prize in the $150,000 Shady…

One-eyed Kekoa holds off Ciunas to win Lake Ontario Stakes

TORONTO, November 21, 2025— Kekoa held off a late charge from Ciunas to win the $100,000 Lake Ontario Stakes by a neck…