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The Weekly Wire – June 2, 2021

June 2, 2021 – As a horse racing fan, it can be difficult to keep up with all the major stories and…

Gray’s Fable ready and able for Attfield

By Chris Lomon / @ChrisLomon May 28, 2021 – Woodbine-based trainer Roger Attfield will look to notch a road victory when he…

The Weekly Wire – May 26, 2021

May 26, 2021 – As a horse racing fan, it can be difficult to keep up with all the major stories and…

The Week That Was – May 25, 2021

By Chris Lomon /@ChrisLomon May 25, 2021 – A head-turning trifecta, a jaw-dropping claim, a popular performer honoured, encouraging horse sale news,…

Santa Maria and Honeymoon headline stellar Saturday Santa Anita card

By Chris Lomon/ @ChrisLomon  May 20, 2021 – The Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes and Grade 3 Honeymoon Stakes share the spotlight…

The winner’s circle is the most coveted place at the racetrack

By: Jennifer Morrison for uat.woodbine.com Victorious owners, trainers and jockeys pose for a photo with their horse and bask in attention. It...

2020 Year In Review

TORONTO, December 3, 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic forced us apart, but the adversity brought the Woodbine community together. As we reflect…

Flying high: Celebrating Starship Jubilee’s Woodbine Mile win

TORONTO, November 1, 2020 – Canada’s reigning Horse of the Year Starship Jubilee may have made just one local appearance this year,…

The cat behind the steed: The story of Mighty Heart

By: Chris O’Leary for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, October 21, 2020 – When Mighty Heart bursts out of the gate on Saturday at the $400,000 Breeder’s…

Photo Gallery: Mighty Heart’s quest for the OLG Canadian Triple Crown

TORONTO, October 13, 2020 – Capturing the hearts of racing fans across the nation, the one-eyed Mighty Heart is on a quest…

Photo Gallery: Kentucky Derby hopeful Shirl’s Speight prepping at Woodbine

TORONTO, August 21, 2020 – Charles Fipke’s homebred Kentucky Derby prospect Shirl’s Speight worked one-mile in 1:39.20 handily in company at Woodbine…

Dark Horse is a wagering game changer

By: Chris Lomon for uat.woodbine.com Your best bet at having the inside track on horse racing wagering is just a download away….

In Memory of Don Seymour

TORONTO, Sunday, July 5, 2020 – Canadian Hall of Fame jockey Don Seymour, 59, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by…

Fact Sheet: Pink Lloyd

PINK LLOYD (Eight-year-old chestnut gelding) Owner: Entourage Stable // Trainer: Robert Tiller // Current Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Assistant Trainer: Tom Lottridge // Groom: Michelle Gibson  Breeder: John Carey (Ontario) // Foaled: February…

Watch the 45th annual Sovereign Awards

TORONTO, May 29, 2020 – The Jockey Club of Canada hosted the 45th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremony through a virtual presentation on…

Congratulations to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020

TORONTO, May 27, 2020 – The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame recently announced the people and horses being recognized as inductees…

Toronto horseplayer scores historic $1.1 million win on HPIbet – Hong Kong wager

TORONTO, May 22, 2020 – Playing HPIbet has paid off for Toronto’s Tommy “The Hammer” Massis in a big way with a…

The original sports betting pursuit provides a welcome reprieve

By: Rob Longley for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, March 20, 2020 – Before the real-life madness intervened, we were supposed to be charging full…

The backstretch is bustling at Woodbine

TORONTO, February 27, 2020 – The bustle of the backstretch is back. Preparations for the 2020 Thoroughbred meet at Woodbine Racetrack are…

2019 In Memoriam

TORONTO, January 6, 2020 – As the New Year begins, Woodbine Entertainment pays tribute to some of the local Thoroughbred racing participants…

VIDEO: The 2019 Holiday Cup

TORONTO, December 25, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment’s broadcast team presents the third annual Holiday Cup. Happy Holidays from Woodbine!

VIDEO: Da Silva’s Greatest Moments

TORONTO, December 5, 2019 – With leading jockey Eurico Rosa Da Silva approaching the finish line of his remarkable career, relive some…

Leaderboard Update: Woodbine’s front-runners heading into the final month

TORONTO, November 15, 2019 – The 2019 Woodbine Thoroughbred meet is coming down to the homestretch with just one month left to…

Canadian ties in the 2019 Breeders’ Cup Championships

TORONTO, October 31, 2019 – Canadian horse racing fans will have some horses with local ties to root for over Breeders’ Cup…

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