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The Groom, The Queen, and a Breeders’ Cup Dream

Whenever the doting groom and the bay filly are together, time seems to always stand still. It’s a scene that plays out…

Inside Track: Get to know Breeders’ Cup contender Cairo Consort

After winning the Catch a Glimpse Stakes and posting a second in the Natalma Stakes (both at Woodbine), 2-year-old filly Cairo Consort…

Ironstone rock-solid in Grade 3 Ontario Derby

TORONTO, October 23, 2022 – Ironstone, under leading rider Kazushi Kimura, was at the top of his game in taking the Grade…

Souper Hoity Toity stakes her claim in Ontario Damsel

TORONTO, October 23, 2022 – In other Sunday stakes action at Woodbine, Souper Hoity Toity, ridden by Patrick Husbands, took the $127,250…

Grade 3 Ontario Matron: Second (Woodbine) time the charm for Kate’s Kingdom

TORONTO, October 22, 2022 – Kate’s Kingdom, under Antonio Gallardo, rallied late to take the Grade 3 $152,800 Ontario Matron, for fillies…

Banff wins Lake Superior thriller

TORONTO, October 21, 2021 – The $100,000 Lake Superior Stakes, part of the Ontario Sire Heritage Series, saw Banff edge a game and equally determined…

My Girl Sky rolls in Thunder Bay

TORONTO, October 21, 2022 – The Ontario Sire Heritage Series stepped into the spotlight Friday afternoon at Woodbine with My Girl Sky…

Luckman and Ironstone give Armatas potent Grade 3 Ontario Derby punch

TORONTO, October 20, 2022 – The Grade 3 $150,000 Ontario Derby, for 3-year-olds, and the $125,000 Ontario Damsel, for 3-year-old fillies, co-headline…

Silent Causeway ready to make some noise in Grade 3 Ontario Matron

TORONTO, October 19, 2022 – Silent Causeway, trained and owned by Laura Krasauskaite, looks to keep her strong recent form going in…

Heritage Series stakes action set for Friday at Woodbine

TORONTO, October 19, 2022 – A pair of Ontario-sired 3-year-olds turf stakes, the $100,000 Thunder Bay, and $100,000 Lake Superior, share the…

Wickenheiser has tough acts to follow in Princess Elizabeth

TORONTO, October 14, 2022—Wickenheiser will be trying to honour her namesake and to emulate one particular stablemate when she faces nine other…

Hazelbrook sticks out in Ontario Fashion lineup

TORONTO, October 13, 2022—Hazelbrook, a winner of two sprint stakes in the older filly and mare division this season, will be solidly…

Mike Keogh: Canada’s Gentleman Horseman Calls It A Career

It was only fitting that Mike Keogh, sporting a subtle but unmistakable smile, stood close to the Woodbine finish line.  On a…

Poulin in O T seeks fourth career score in Frost King

TORONTO, October 12, 2022— Poulin in O T, a winner of three of four career starts including a pair of stakes for…

Stablemates Ancient Spirit, A Touch of Red a formidable duo in South Ocean

TORONTO, October 12, 2022—Ancient Spirit and A Touch of Red, a pair of homebreds trained by Sid Attard for Howard Walton, will…

Golden Vision strikes gold in Eternal Search / Dun Drum delivers in Overskate 

TORONTO, October 9, 2022 – A pair of 7 ½-furlong Inner Turf Races, one for Ontario-sired 3-year-olds and up, the other for…

Philip My Dear rallies to win Cup & Saucer Stakes

TORONTO, October 9, 2022 – Philip My Dear came from out of the clouds to land in the winner’s circle in Sunday’s running of…

Rougir (FR) rallies to win eventful Grade 1 E.P. Taylor

TORONTO, October 8, 2022 – Rougir (FR), was full of run late to take top prize in the Grade 1 $751,900 E.P. Taylor Stakes,…

Who’s the Star shines brightly in track record Durham Cup score

TORONTO, October 8, 2022 – Who’s the Star, rallying from last place following a sluggish start, roared past his seven rivals to…

Cazadero rockets home to take Grade 2 Nearctic

TORONTO, October 8, 2022 – Cazadero, under Patrick Husbands, closed with authority to win the Grade 2 $255,500 Nearctic Stakes, Saturday at Woodbine.  The…

Sheri Riddoch (@gofilly) Handicaps Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Stakes

Top Contenders:   #9 Fev Rover (6-1) has been impressive this year since joining the Casse barn. Gutsy, game effort in the G2…

Katz joins Woodbine Board of Directors

Toronto, ON – October 7, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today the addition of prominent Standardbred owner and breeder Marvin Katz to…

Cool Kiss takes on 12 in Cup & Saucer Stakes

TORONTO, October 7, 2022 – Cool Kiss will chase his second straight win when he goes postward in Sunday’s $250,000 Cup & Saucer Stakes,…

Bound for Nowhere returning to Woodbine for Nearctic

TORONTO, October 6, 2022 – Bound for Nowhere, a well-travelled 8-year-old, owned and trained by Wesley Ward, shipped in from Kentucky this…