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Weekend Notables & Quotables (May 6-7)

First impressions South African-born jockey Ryan Munger won his first race at Woodbine – his new home track – when he guided…

Jeff Bratt and Monique Vag make their Kentucky Derby picks

Woodbine’s on-air Thoroughbred personalities each compiled a $50 ticket for Saturday’s running of the 149th Kentucky Derby. Jeff Bratt The bets: $10…

Kazushi Kimura to ride in Kentucky Derby

TORONTO, May 4, 2023– Woodbine-based champion jockey Kazushi Kimura will ride Mandarin Hero (JPN) in Saturday’s 149th running of the Kentucky Derby. A…

Woodbine announces additions of prominent breeder and owner to Board Committees

TORONTO, May 4, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the addition of long-time prominent Thoroughbred breeder Yvonne Schwabe and perennial leading Standardbred…

Ivan Bigg handicaps the Kentucky Derby

TORONTO, May 4, 2023– Can my handicapping rule do it again? Can it pick the top three finishers in the 1 ¼-mile…

TERRA RACING STABLE’S ROMEO FAMILY HONOURED AS FIRST ‘OWNERS’ SPOTLIGHT’ RECIPIENT

The start of the racing season at Woodbine saw the first recipient of the new ‘Owners’ Spotlight’ recognized in the newly, re-launched…

Taking the lead: Persad and his Woodbine pony band

TORONTO, May 3, 2023– The man behind the unsung equine heroes has come a long way, literally, in his Thoroughbred journey. For the…

Ushering in a New Era: Tickets for the First King’s Plate in Over 70 Years On Sale Now!

TORONTO, May 3, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment, Canada’s largest racetrack operator, announced today that grandstand tickets to the first King’s Plate in…

5 Furlongs: Sofia Vives

TORONTO, May 2, 2023 – In this monthly series, a familiar Woodbine horse person will step into the spotlight to answer a handful…

Weekend Notables & Quotables (April 29-30)

Leading ‘Lady’ Lady in Red, bred by Raffaela Di Paola, trained by Santino Di Paola, and owned by York Tech Racing Stable,…

New York Thunder lowers the boom in Woodstock Stakes

TORONTO, April 30 – New York Thunder made it three straight scores to start his career after romping to victory in the…

DQ gives Jill Jitterbug Star Shoot Stakes win

TORONTO, April 29 – Jill Jitterburg, trained and bred by Ryan Walsh for owner Anne Walsh, finished second, but was elevated to…

A note from Woodbine’s Thoroughbred Racing Department

Woodbine Horse Racing Community, As we embark on our 2023 season at Woodbine Racetrack, we believe it’s important to provide clarity on…

Sheri Riddoch (@gofilly) handicaps Sunday’s Woodstock Stakes

Sunday, April 30 Race #9 Woodstock Stakes $125,000 6 Furlongs, Tapeta 3-year-olds Top Contenders #4 Ship the Goods (9-5) ships in from…

Sheri Riddoch (@gofilly) handicaps Saturday’s Star Shoot Stakes

Race #7 Star Shoot Stakes  $125,000 6 Furlongs Tapeta 3-year-oldFillies Top Contenders: #5 Jill Jitterbug (3-1) has been running since January at…

Casse trio set for Woodstock test

TORONTO, April 28, 2023 – Dual hall of fame trainer Mark Casse sends out the trifecta of Gran Spirited, Ninetyfour Expos and Stayhonor…

Kavala seeks third straight score, takes on seven in Star Shoot

TORONTO, April 26, 2023 – Trainer Bill Tharrenos sends out Kavala in Saturday’s $125,000 Star Shoot, the first stakes race of the 2023…

Chef Krystal Cabral welcomes you to the (Woodbine) Club

TORONTO, April 26, 2023– It’s by no means a pun to say that Chef Krystal Cabral has a lot on her plate…

Weekend Notables & Quotables (April 22-23)

Silver Tunes is as good as gold Jockey Amanda Vandermeersch teamed with Silver Tunes to win the opening race of the 2023…

Off and Racing: Woodbine launches 2023 campaign

TORONTO, April 22, 2023 – Silver Tunes and apprentice jockey Amanda Vandermeersch captured the first race of the 2023 Woodbine Thoroughbred season…

124 nominated to 2023 OLG Canadian Triple Crown

TORONTO, April 21, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the nominations for the 2023 OLG Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, consisting…

How to Handicap and Bet Woodbine’s New Season (Ellis Starr – @Ubercapper)

TORONTO, April 20, 2023– Spring at Woodbine means racing begins anew for what should be a tremendous 2023 season of racing. Handicapping…

Woodbine ready to open 2023 racing season Saturday

TORONTO, April 20, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment is set to launch its 2023 Thoroughbred racing season this Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack in…

Francine Villeneuve: Obstacles, Optimism and Opportunities

TORONTO, April 17, 2023– Francine Villeneuve is down, but by no means out. It was a matter of seconds from the time she…

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