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Filly power: Record-setting Moira romps to Queen’s Plate glory

TORONTO, August 21, 2022 – Moira was once again masterful in victory, the daughter of Ghostzapper-Devine Aida trouncing her 10 rivals to…

Hat Trick for Filo Di Arianna in the King Edward Stakes

TORONTO, August 21 – A pair of hat tricks were completed in the $200,000 G2 King Edward with Filo Di Arianna (BRZ)…

Hazelbrook makes it three straight, takes Sweet Briar Too

TORONTO, August 21, 2022 – Hazelbrook, under Jason Hoyte, recorded her third straight triumph, after rallying to win Sunday’s $134,750 Sweet Briar…

Crystal Cliffs takes to the E.P. Taylor again, this time in Grade 2 Canadian

TORONTO, August 20, 2022 – French-bred turf specialist Crystal Cliffs will try for a second consecutive victory over the E.P. Taylor Turf…

Rookies sizzle in Saturday stakes action at Woodbine

TORONTO, August 20, 2022 – Two-year-olds Philip My Dear and Cairo Consort shared the spotlight on Saturday as Woodbine showcased the $144,300 Soaring…

#QP22 Notes – Saturday, August 20: One Day Away!

The calm, cool and collected life of Rondure It’s a good bet that on Sunday morning, Rondure will be in chill mode….

#QP22 Notes – Friday, August 19: The Minkster ready for Plate rumble

Trainer Danny Vella obviously knows his way around a Queen’s Plate, having sent out Basqueian to take down top honours in 1994…

Handicapping the Queen’s Plate – Sheri Riddoch / @gofilly

#8 Moira 5-2 stamped herself as the Queen’s Plate favourite with her eye-catching dominating win in the Woodbine Oaks, after some pre-race…

Countdown to the (Queen’s Plate) Crown: Ren Carothers

At around 5:42pm ET, the latch will be sprung for the 163rd running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate, Canada’s oldest and…

#QP22 Notes – Friday, August 19: Moira looking to continue recent run of filly success in Queen’s Plate

In horse racing it’s always a thrill when the girls take on the boys, and lately the fillies who have competed in…

Poulin in O T goes for natural hat trick in Soaring Free

TORONTO, August 18, 2022 – After a pair of top-shelf efforts, undefeated Poulin in O T goes for his third straight score…

Intriguing storylines, emerging stars highlight 163rd running of the Queen’s Plate

TORONTO, August 17, 2022 – Eleven hopefuls, including Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser winner Moira, and Grade 3 Marine victor Rondure, will vie for…

Watch today’s Queen’s Plate Breakfast & Post Position Draw

TORONTO, August 17, 2022 – Woodbine Racetrack is set to host the Queen’s Plate Breakfast and Post Position Draw this morning at…

#QP22 Notes – Tuesday, August 16: Sir for Sure, Hall of Dreams give Casse two shots at Queen’s Plate win No. 3

TORONTO, August 16, 2022 – Mark Casse has twice made his mark in the Queen’s Plate. This time, he has two chances…

Sister Seagull ekes out Bison City Stakes score

TORONTO, August 14, 2022 – It appeared Sister Seagull had run out of runway, but the 3-year-old daughter of Hard Spun-Sweet Kitten…

War Bomber pulls off upset in Grade 3 Seagram Cup

TORONTO, August 14, 2022 – War Bomber, sent off at 18-1, led every step of the way to take the Grade 3…

The first ‘Lady’ of the Grade 3 Trillium

TORONTO, August 13, 2022 – Lady Speightspeare, under Emma-Jayne Wilson, was full of run late in taking the Grade 3 $158,200 Trillium Stakes, for…

Secret Reserve charges home for Grade 3 Bold Venture triumph

TORONTO, August 13, 2022 – Secret Reserve, a 4-year-old son of Giant Gizmo-Smart Suzie, emerged from the pack to take the Grade…

Silent Runner rides the wave to Lake Huron win / Breathing Fire smokes rivals in Georgian Bay

TORONTO, August 12, 2022 – The Ontario Sire Heritage Series launched Friday afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack with a pair of $100,000 stakes,…

Carrothers makes Canadian debut in Grade 3 Seagram Cup / Bison City also on tap

TORONTO, August 12, 2022 – Carrothers, a 4-year-old son of Mshawish-Queenofperfection, will tackle 1 1/16-miles on the Tapeta and eight rivals, in…

Queen’s Plate probable starters released

TORONTO, August 12, 2022 – With just over a week until the 163rd running of The Queen’s Plate, Woodbine Entertainment today released…

Grade 3 Bold Venture, Grade 3 Trillium boast big fields Saturday at Woodbine

TORONTO, August 11, 2022 – A pair of Grade 3 events, the $150,000 Bold Venture and $150,000 Trillium, co-headline Saturday’s 11-race card…

Platinum-Selling Canadian Country Duo The Reklaws Named Celebrity Ambassadors for 163rd Queen’s Plate

TORONTO, August 10, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that platinum-selling Canadian country duo, The Reklaws, have been named the celebrity ambassadors…

A Queen’s Plate ‘Duke’ and his merry band

Get ready for the Duke of Love show, Queen’s Plate edition. When the leggy, robust colt steps onto the racetrack ahead of…

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