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View from the Booth by @WoodbineGeller

​TORONTO, September 4 – Each week, track announcer Robert Geller comments on some of the performances that caught his eye, highlighting horses…

World Approval, Mondialiste and Deauville top list of 26 nominated to Ricoh Woodbine Mile

​TORONTO, August 31 – Multiple graded stakes winners World Approval, Mondialiste and Deauville headline a list of 26 horses nominated to the…

Pink Lloyd keeps streak alive in Kenora thriller

​TORONTO, August 30 – Entourage Stable’s Pink Lloyd remained undefeated in six starts in 2017 with a gritty score in Wednesday’s $125,000…

Eskiminzin prevails in Simcoe Stakes

​TORONTO, August 30 – Jecara Farms’ homebred Eskiminzin earned his first stakes victory in the $200,000 OLG/OR Simcoe Stakes, presented by Samuel,…

Summer Sunday strolls to Muskoka score

​TORONTO, August 30 – Summer Sunday raced gate to wire to capture Wednesday night’s $201,200 OLG/OR Muskoka Stakes, presented by Signature Red,…

Sweater Weather defends Algoma Stakes title

TORONTO, August 30 – Frank Di Giulio Jr.’s Sweater Weather used an explosive late kick to successfully defend her title in the…

Melmich scores an Elgin hat trick

​TORONTO, August 30 – Stephen Chesney and Cory S. Hoffman’s Melmich put away Field of Courage in a hard-fought stretch battle to…

Johnny Bear kicks off Canadian Millions Night with Halton victory

TORONTO, August 30 – Johnny Bear and jockey Luis Contreras kicked off Canadian Millions Night on Wednesday at Woodbine Racetrack with a…

In Pictures: A taste of Woodbine Ribfest

​TORONTO, August 30 – Rib enthusiasts flocked to the inaugural Woodbine Ribfest, presented by Budweiser, this past weekend (August 25-27) as the…

Following in his Wife’s Footsteps, Brent Johnson Wins Woodbine Weekend Handicapping Tournament

​By Eric Wing for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, August 30 – When Carol Johnson of Oakton, Virginia, won the June 24 Woodbine Spring Meet…

HPIbet celebrates 20th anniversary

​TORONTO, August 29 – HPIbet.com, originally launched as HorsePlayer Interactive, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2017 as Canada’s leading destination for…

Titans Of The Turf: Dreaming of Anna

​By Michael Adolphson for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, August 29 – Dreaming of Anna was flashy from the beginning. She had speed to burn…

Jessica Buckley announced President of Woodbine, Mohawk Park

TORONTO, August 28 – Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Buckley to the position of President, Woodbine, Mohawk…

Enstone triumphs in Ontario Colleen Stakes

​TORONTO, August 27 – Enstone chased down her three-year-old filly foes to earn her first graded stakes victory in $125,000 Ontario Colleen…

Ami’s Mesa romps in Seaway Stakes

​TORONTO, August 26 – Ami’s Mesa and jockey Luis Contreras dominated the featured $125,000 Seaway (Gr. 3) Stakes winning by open lengths…

Pink Lloyd chasing the money on Canadian Millions night

​TORONTO, August 26 – Undefeated this season in five stakes events, Pink Lloyd is among the stars headlining the lucrative Canadian Millions…

WRL’s Friday, August 25, 2017 Preliminary Thoroughbred Tickets

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View from the Booth by WoodbineGeller

​TORONTO, August 30 – Each week, track announcer Robert Geller comments on some of the performances that caught his eye, highlighting horses…

Clocker Report: Horses to watch this weekend

​TORONTO, August 25 – Each week, Woodbine’s head clocker Ernie Perri comments on some of the top workouts watched, highlighting horses to…

Da Silva representing Canada in Japan’s World All-Star Jockeys Challenge

​TORONTO, August 25 – Woodbine’s leading rider Eurico Rosa da Silva is in Japan this weekend to represent Canada in the World…

Mythical Mission seeks Ontario Colleen Stakes win

TORONTO, August 24 – Sam-Son Farm’s multiple stakes placed filly Mythical Mission will be looking to break through for a big win…

At The Wire with WoodbineBratt

​TORONTO, August 24 – Join us each week as TV analyst Jeff Bratt previews the Saturday card from Woodbine in a fast-paced…

Player Profile: Behr is Bullish on Tournament Play

​TORONTO, August 24 – As a longtime criminal lawyer, Peter Behr of London, Ontario, has crossed paths with plenty of people who…

Ontario Sired Program at Woodbine in 2018 and 2019

​In anticipation of the CTHS Ontario Division’s Canadian Premier Yearling Sale, the HBPA of Ontario and Woodbine Entertainment Group would like to…