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Woodbine Cancels Sunday’s Card as Safety Precaution

Toronto, ON, August 7, 2022 – Due to extreme heat in the weather forecast, Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it is cancelling…

Twice as nice: Souper Hoity Toity triumphs in Grade 3 Ontario Colleen

TORONTO, August 6, 2022 – Souper Hoity Toity, under Patrick Husbands, made it two straight stakes wins after taking the Grade 3…

Georgian Bay and Lake Huron kick off Ontario Sire Heritage Series / Woodbine Thoroughbred Pick 5 Guarantee Updates

TORONTO, August 5, 2022 – A pair of $100,000 stakes, the Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, mark the start of this year’s…

Ladywearsthering ready for Grade 3 Ontario Colleen engagement

TORONTO, August 3, 2022 – Ladywearsthering, who sparkled in her debut, steps up to the stakes ranks in Saturday’s Grade 3 $150,000 Ontario Colleen…

Woodbine Thoroughbred Pick 5 Guarantee Updates

TORONTO, August 3, 2022 – Effective this Saturday, August 6, the Pick 5 guarantee at Woodbine will increase to $100,000 on Saturdays…

The dawn of a new, world-class Woodbine dining experience

It’s only fitting that Chef Scott Davidson has a lot on his plate these days. Just three-plus months into his head chef…

Woodbine Racetrack Unveils Unique Stella Artois Terrace, Officially Open to the Public Starting this Week

Experience the races like never before Toronto, ON – August 2, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment is thrilled to open the doors this…

Who’s the Star shines brightly in entertaining Niagara Stakes

TORONTO, July 30, 2022 – Who’s the Star, at 13-1, rallied from well off the pace to win Saturday’s $105,800 Niagara Stakes,…

Filly Moira stamped top contender in latest Queen’s Plate Power Rankings

TORONTO, July 29, 2022 – Woodbine today released its latest rankings of the top contenders for this year’s 163rd running of The…

British Royalty looks to reign supreme in Niagara

TORONTO, July 28, 2022 – British Royalty, a 4-year-old son of English Channel-Queen Martha, returns to Woodbine for Saturday’s $100,000 Niagara Stakes….

Wakanaka powers home late for Grade 2 Dance Smartly

TORONTO, July 24, 2022 – Wakanaka (IRE), trained by Bill Mott, looked right at home on the E.P. Taylor Turf Course, taking…

Moira dominates Woodbine Oaks presented by Budweiser  

TORONTO, July 24, 2022 – Moira, under Rafael Hernandez, made it look easy in taking the 67th running of the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser,…

Sir for Sure dishes out primetime performance in Plate Trial

TORONTO, July 24, 2022 – Sir for Sure, a son of Sligo Bay (IRE)-Serena’s Rose, announced his arrival as a top Queen’s…

Hazelbrook pulls off Grade 3 Hendrie upset

TORONTO, July 24, 2022 – Hazelbrook, the second longest shot on the tote board, earned her first stakes victory in taking Sunday’s…

Filo Di Arianna impressive in Grade 2 Connaught Cup

TORONTO, July 23, 2022 – Mark Casse trainee Filo Di Arianna (BRZ) kept his Woodbine unbeaten streak intact, taking the Grade 2…

Ellis Starr (@Ubercapper) Handicaps Grade 3 Hendrie and Grade 2 Dance Smartly

TORONTO, July 23, 2022 – Guest expert handicapper Ellis Starr (@Ubercapper) takes a closer look at handicapping Sunday’s Grade 3 Hendrie and…

Sheri Riddoch (@gofilly) Handicaps the Plate Trial and Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser

TORONTO, July 23, 2022 – Guest expert handicapper Sheri Riddoch (@gofilly) takes a closer look at handicapping Sunday’s Woodbine Oaks presented by…

Grade 2 Dance Smartly Stakes kicks off lucrative Ladies of the Lawn Series

TORONTO, July 22, 2022 – Eight horses will go postward in the Grade 2, $200,000 Dance Smartly Stakes on Sunday at Woodbine,…

Plate Trial: The Minkster takes on eight rivals, looks to stay undefeated

TORONTO, July 21, 2022 – The $150,000 Plate Trial Stakes, a key prep on the road to this year’s Queen’s Plate (August…

Attard sends out pair in quest for second straight Woodbine Oaks crown

TORONTO, July 21, 2022 – Trainer Kevin Attard will have two chances to net his second consecutive victory in the $500,000 Woodbine…

Woodbine to offer Power Pick-6 mandatory payout Saturday

TORONTO, July 21, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced a mandatory payout will be offered this Saturday afternoon (July 23) for the…

Veteran campaigner White Flag takes on 13 in Grade 2 Connaught Cup

TORONTO, July 20, 2022 – Multiple graded stakes placed White Flag goes after his seventh career win in Saturday’s Grade 2 $175,000 Connaught…

Slade Callaghan named 2022 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award recipient

TORONTO, July 19, 2022 – Slade Callaghan, who has recorded nearly 850 career wins, including 31 stakes, has been named the 2022…

Poulin in O T leaves no doubt in Victoria Stakes

TORONTO, July 17, 2022 – Poulin in O T didn’t need any late race heroics to capture Sunday’s $125,000 Victoria Stakes at…