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A Humble Horseman Living The Hollywood Dream

The rider and horse dashed over the ridge at breakneck speed beneath the pale moonlight, the pounding of hooves and the rush…

Game Changers: Patches O’Houlihan

TORONTO, March 10, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

The 166th Edition of The King’s Plate Set for August 16  

TORONTO, March 4, 2025— The King’s Plate returns to Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for its 166th running. Get ready…

Game Changers: Wicked Django

TORONTO, March 3, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

5 Questions with Jesse Korona

TORONTO, February 28, 2025—A natural affection for animals and an early taking to the sport inspired Jesse Korona’s fascination with Thoroughbred racing….

Game Changers: Scorching

TORONTO, February 24, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

Game Changers: He’s Not Joking

TORONTO, February 18, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

5 Questions with Steve Flint

TORONTO, February 14, 2025— Doing things the right way with the right people by his side is what fuels trainer Steve Flint…

Game Changers: No More Options

TORONTO, February 10, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

5 Questions with Yvonne Schwabe

TORONTO, February 7, 2025— For third-generation horse person Yvonne Schwabe, breeding and racing Thoroughbreds is not just a business – it’s a…

Game Changers: Mystic Lake

TORONTO, February 3, 2025 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

5 Questions With Spring Farm

TORONTO, January 31, 2025— Spring Farm is a Thoroughbred farm specializing in raising top-quality racehorses.  The farm, located in Prospect Hill, Ontario,…

Game Changers: Hay Hay Paula

TORONTO, January 27, 2024 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

5 Questions with Bill Tharrenos

January 24, 2024 – After a career-best campaign in 2024, trainer Bill Tharrenos is hungry for more in 2025. Last year, the…

Game Changers: Unbridled Weather

TORONTO, January 20, 2024 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

Game Changers: Moira

TORONTO, January 13, 2024 – Once a week, from January to April, Woodbine will profile a horse who had a life-changing impact…

Award-winning docuseries Free Rein returns for Second Season 

TORONTO, January 6, 2025—Woodbine Entertainment has announced its award-winning docuseries Free Rein, featuring the elite competitors of Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Racing, will…

Civaci, Casse, Schickedanz lead 2024 Woodbine season

TORONTO, December 19, 2024 – The recently concluded 2024 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack saw jockey Sahin Civaci, trainer Mark Casse…

Ron’s Gizmo nets first stakes win in Steady Growth

TORONTO, December 15, 2024 – Ron’s Gizmo, the 6-5 choice, got up late to take Sunday’s $100,000 Steady Growth Stakes, for Ontario-sired…

Fashionably Fab wins La Prevoyante thriller

TORONTO, December 14, 2024 – Fashionably Fab needed every inch of ground to secure her second straight $100,000 La Prevoyante Stakes, Saturday…

Spirit of Jericho: Soaring to new heights

Landen Bury knew it was meant to be. Not long after the teenager and his parents arrived at the sprawling, picturesque 100-acre…

Ron’s Gizmo seeks milestone score in Steady Growth 

TORONTO, December 12, 2024 – The $100,000 Steady Growth, a 1 1/16-mile main track stakes for Ontario-sired 3-year-olds and upward, headlines Sunday’s…

La Prevoyante Stakes: Third time the charm for Talk to Ya Later?

TORONTO, December 11, 2024 – Talk to Ya Later, second in last year’s running of the La Prevoyante Stakes, takes on five…

Snow day: Get Smokin goes the distance in Grade 3 Valedictory

TORONTO, December 7, 2024 – Multiple graded stakes winner Get Smokin, under Sahin Civaci, wired his nine rivals in the Grade 3…

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