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Canadian champ Mighty Heart all systems go for Grade 3 Seagram Cup

TORONTO, September 8, 2021 – Mighty Heart, Canada’s reigning Horse of the Year, is set to tackle 1 1/16-miles on the Tapeta,…

Amalfi Sky zips into Zadracarta on two-race win streak

TORONTO, September 7, 2021 – Amalfi Sky, bred and owned by Terra Racing, goes after her third straight score when she goes…

Twenty-three nominated to Ricoh Woodbine Mile

Twenty-three nominated to Ricoh Woodbine Mile Nominations for Mile, International, Summer and Natalma released TORONTO, September 3, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today…

Price is right: Canadian Sales Stakes grads deliver huge paydays

TORONTO, August 29, 2021 – Woodbine’s Sunday card of racing spotlighted graduates of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society’s sales vying for over…

Il Malocchio mild upsetter in Bison City

TORONTO, August 28—Il Malocchio, coming off a third-place finish in the Woodbine Oaks presented by Budweiser, stalked the pace from fourth and…

Canadian Premier Yearling Sale grads chase stakes glory Sunday

TORONTO, August 27, 2021 – Numerous notable Canadian Premier Yearling Sale graduates will step into the spotlight in four stakes races set…

QP @ Home a Finalist for Hashtag Sports Award

Toronto, ON – August 26, 2021 – After successfully welcoming back spectators to The Queen’s Plate this past weekend, Woodbine Entertainment’s 2020...

Emmeline looks to go one better in Bison City

TORONTO, August 26, 2021 – Emmeline, runner-up in this year’s Woodbine Oaks presented by Budweiser, goes after top prize in Saturday’s $250,000…

Woodbine cancels Thursday afternoon card

TORONTO, August 26, 2021 – Due to extreme heat and high humidex, Woodbine Entertainment has announced the cancellation of today’s (August 26)…

162nd Queen’s Plate Generates Second Highest Handle in Event History

All Sources Handle Up 11% from 2020 TORONTO, August 23, 2021 – Safe Conduct’s triumph in Sunday’s 162nd running of The Queen’s...

G1 Highlander, G2 Dance Smartly and G3 Ontario Colleen contested on Queen’s Plate day

TORONTO, August 22, 2021 – The 162nd running of The Queen’s Plate was the crown jewel for a tremendous 13-race card on…

Safe Conduct guts out Queen’s Plate victory

TORONTO, August 22, 2021 – Safe Conduct had just enough left in the tank to take the 162nd running of the $1…

Saturday stakes in the books to launch #QP21 weekend

TORONTO, August 21, 2021 – Woodbine kicked-off Queen’s Plate weekend with a quartet of stakes events on Saturday’s 11-race card. The recaps…

162nd Queen’s Plate officially sold out

TORONTO, August 21, 2021 – With spectators returning for the first time in two years, Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to announce that…

162nd Queen’s Plate Power Rankings: Keep Grinding No. 1

TORONTO, August 20, 2021 – With The Queen’s Plate just a few days away, Woodbine Entertainment has released the final Queen’s Plate…

Graded stakes trio part of stellar Queen’s Plate card

TORONTO, August 20, 2021 – A trio of graded stakes, the Highlander (G1), Dance Smartly (G2), Ontario Colleen (G3), complement the 162nd running of the…

Ladies of the Lawn series returns with online auction supporting Rethink Breast Cancer

Toronto, August 20, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment is excited to announce the return of the Ladies of the Lawn series. Launched in…

Stakes weekend starts with Saturday quartet

TORONTO, August 19, 2021 – Woodbine’s weekend stakes showcase launches Saturday afternoon with four stakes contests to lead into Sunday’s Queen’s Plate…

Woodbine Entertainment Simplifies Wagering on Horse Racing with Innovative Dark Horse Bets App

TORONTO, August 19, 2021 – Ahead of Canada’s most prestigious and historic horse race, The Queen’s Plate, Woodbine Entertainment is simplifying wagering…

Wide-open Queen’s Plate attracts 13 hopefuls

TORONTO, August 18, 2021 – Thirteen hopefuls, including four Kevin Attard trainees, will vie for top prize in the $1 million Queen’s Plate, first…

Platinum-Certified Recording Artist Ryland James to Perform National Anthem at The Queen’s Plate

Toronto, ON – August 18, 2021 –JUNO Award-nominated and platinum certified singer-songwriter Ryland James is set to perform the National Anthem at…

162nd Queen’s Plate: Draw Quotes

TORONTO, August 18, 2021 – The post-position draw for the 162nd running of The Queen’s Plate was held Wednesday morning at Woodbine…

Queen’s Plate Notes: Wednesday, August 18, 2021

TORONTO, August 18, 2021 – A look at some of the contenders set to contest the 162nd running of the Queen’s Plate,…

Queen’s Plate Notes: Tuesday, August 17, 2021

TORONTO, August 17, 2021 – A look at some of the contenders set to contest the 162nd running of The Queen’s Plate,…