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Artie’s Storm looms a dangerous presence in Grade 3 Durham Cup

TORONTO, October 6, 2022 – Artie’s Storm’s late surge fell just short at Woodbine in the Grade 3, 1 1/16-mile Seagram Cup…

Ellis Starr (@Ubercapper) handicaps Woodbine’s Saturday graded stakes

Race 7 – Nearctic Stakes – Grade 2 – Post Time 4:32  Top contenders with minimum odds for considering win bets:  #8…

Queen’s Plate winner Moira takes on the world in Grade 1 E.P. Taylor

The 3-year-old filly will also chase history in an attempt to become the first Plate winner to win the race TORONTO, October…

Woodbine Announces Post Time Changes

TORONTO, October 5, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced approval from the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to alter post times…

‘Sure’ thing: Sir for Sure comes up big in Breeders’ Stakes

TORONTO, October 2, 2022 – It was sweet redemption for the connections of Sir for Sure, who closed the curtain on this year’s…

Loyalty crowned queen of the Duchess

TORONTO, October 1, 2022 – Loyalty took the $125,000 Duchess, for 3-year-old fillies, besting four rivals over 7 furlongs on the main track,…

Breeders’ Stakes Best Bets: Sheri Riddoch (@gofilly)

Race #9 Breeders’ Stakes, 3 Year Olds, $400,000, 1 ½ miles on the E.P. Taylor Turf Course    Top Contenders #7 Dancin in…

Familiar faces, new names square off in Breeders’ Stakes

TORONTO, September 29, 2022 – Nine 3-year-olds, including four who contested the Queen’s Plate, will go postward this Sunday at Woodbine in…

Woodbine announces purse increase

TORONTO, September 29, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced a purse increase for Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack. Effective Thursday, October 13,…

Woodbine Entertainment Realigns Leadership Team as it Targets Growth

Toronto, ON – September 29, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it has realigned its senior leadership team as the organization…

Duchess Stakes: Souper Hoity Toity on a roll, Loyalty looks to stake her claim

TORONTO, September 28, 2022 – Souper Hoity Toity, a 3-year-old daughter of Uncle Mo-Town Tour, brings consecutive Grade 3 triumphs into Saturday’s…

A Good Life Beyond the Wire

The final finish line the Thoroughbreds cross marks the start of a new beginning thanks to Katie Larsen. Whether they happen to…

Lucky Score rockets to Vigil Stakes victory

TORONTO, September 25, 2022 – Lucky Score, under Leo Salles, was full of run late to take Sunday’s Grade 3 $180,000 Vigil Stakes at Woodbine.  …

Poulin in O T comes up gold in Bull Page

TORONTO, September 24, 2022 – Poulin in O T stickhandled his way to a gritty win in the $100,000 Bull Page Stakes,…

Ancient Spirit enjoys Victorian Queen green scene  

TORONTO, September 24, 2022 – Ancient Spirit, under Rafael Hernandez, seized control at the top of the lane en route to victory…

Moira headlines 23 nominees for Grade 1 E.P. Taylor

TORONTO, September 24, 2022 – Queen’s Plate winning filly Moira is one of 23 nominees for this year’s Grade 1 E.P. Taylor…

Secret Reserve looks to build assets with Vigil Stakes victory

TORONTO, September 22, 2022 – Secret Reserve, a 4-year-old son of Giant Gizmo-Smart Suzie, chases his second straight stakes score, this time…

Old-fashioned work ethic leads Awesome Bourbon to Bull Page Stakes

TORONTO, September 21, 2022 – Fresh off a maiden-breaking score, Awesome Bourbon, a bay son of Not Bourbon-Sea The Awesome (IRE), goes…

Ready for the Lady gives Attfield ninth Singspiel crown

TORONTO, September 18, 2022 – Ready for the Lady, under Emma-Jayne Wilson, roared home to take Sunday’s Grade 3 $154,200 Singspiel Stakes, run over…

King Vega (GB) looks to rule Grade 3 Singspiel  

TORONTO, September 17, 2022 – The Woodbine weekend stakes parade concludes with Sunday’s running of the Grade 3 $150,000 Singspiel Stakes.   One…

Last Call’s best shot good for first win in Johnnie Walker Natalma

TORONTO, September 17, 2022 – The appropriately-named Last Call, one of two maidens in a field of eight, took her best shot…

Modern Games runs rings around his Ricoh Woodbine Mile rivals, makes history

TORONTO, September 17, 2022 – Modern Games (IRE), a 3-year-old son of Dubawi (IRE)-Modern Ideals (GB), was simply stunning in victory in Saturday’s…

Mysterious Night (IRE) much the best in Grade 1 Pattison Summer Stakes

TORONTO, September 17, 2022 – Mysterious Night (IRE), under William Buick, was the easiest of winners in the Grade 1 $516,000 Pattison…

Long-Time Industry Executive Hugh Mitchell Appointed to Chair of Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors

Lawson Thanks Magee for her “Steady Hand, Leadership and Stewardship” During Tenure as Chair Toronto, ON – September 16, 2022 – Woodbine…