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Woodbine Report: May 26

TORONTO, May 26, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some of…

Horse Racing Permitted to Resume in Ontario as of June 14

Toronto, ON – May 20, 2021 – Earlier this afternoon, the Government of Ontario announced a three-step ‘Roadmap to Reopen’ the economy…

Woodbine Report: May 19, 2021

Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some of the top storylines of key horses and horsepeople, and also share other important news, notes and highlights. In this week’s report, Kevin Attard recalls his first Woodbine win, jockey Gary Boulanger’s road to recovery, trainer David Bell’s fleet runners, and Count Again’s stirring Singspiel score.

The Weekly Wire – May 19, 2021

May 19, 2021 – As a horse racing fan, it can be difficult to keep up with all the major stories and…

Indiana Grand serves up pair of enticing Wednesday stakes

By Chris Lomon / @ChrisLomon May 18, 2021 – A pair of $75,000 stakes events, the Swifty Sired Fillies, and Sagamore Sired,…

The Week That Was – May 17, 2021

By Chris Lomon /@ChrisLomon May 17, 2021 – A winning brother act, taking the trot game to another level, netting 3,000 wins,…

Woodbine Jockeys, Trainers provide Preakness picks

TORONTO, May 13, 2021 – With the Preakness set to take place this Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, a group of Woodbine…

France Go de Ina and Rosario ready for Preakness Stakes test

By Chris Lomon / @ChrisLomon May 13, 2021 – France Go de Ina is seeking another smooth trip, this time in Saturday’s…

The Weekly Wire: May 12, 2021

TORONTO, May 12, 2021 – As a horse racing fan, it can be difficult to keep up with all the major stories…

Woodbine Report: May 12, 2021

TORONTO, May 12, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some of…

The Week That Was – May 10, 2021

By Chris Lomon /@ChrisLomon TORONTO, May 10, 2021 – From an emotional victory, to a milestone moment, to elevating the experience, there…

Woodbine Racetrack Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic extended to Monday

Toronto, ON – May 7, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment is proud to announce that the Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Woodbine Racetrack…

Bettors’ Delight: Belmont Park serves up five graded stakes Saturday, including Grade 1 Man o’ War

May 6, 2021 – A handful of graded stakes, including the Grade 1, $700,000 Man o’ War, are on tap this Saturday…

Weekly Wire: May 6, 2021

TORONTO/MILTON, May 6, 2021 – As a horse racing fan, it can be difficult to keep up with all the major stories…

Woodbine Report: May 5, 2021

TORONTO, May 5, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some…

Top Sports Executive Joins Woodbine Entertainment

Michael Copeland named Chief Commercial Officer Toronto, ON – May 4, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it has appointed experienced...

Woodbine Racetrack to Host Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Open to Adults 18+ Living or Working in ‘Hot Spots’ M9V, M9W & M9R + those living in all other Toronto 'Hot...

Medina Spirit gives Baffert record seventh Kentucky Derby victory

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 1, 2021) – Zedan Racing Stables’ Medina Spirit fought back after relinquishing the lead to Mandaloun at midstretch…

Canadian content in the 147th Kentucky Derby

By Dave Briggs for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, April 30, 2021 – Nearly 60 years ago, Canadian-bred Northern Dancer put the nation on the…

Graham Motion looks back 10 years on Animal Kingdom’s 2011 Derby triumph

By Dave Briggs for uat.woodbine.com Trainer Graham Motion has two vivid memories from watching his star pupil Animal Kingdom win the 2011…

The Brunch & Bet Show Headlines Woodbine’s Comprehensive Kentucky Derby Coverage

TORONTO, April 28, 2021 – The Brunch & Bet Show, airing on Thursday, April 29, at 11 a.m. (ET) on Facebook and…

Woodbine Report: April 28, 2021

TORONTO, April 28, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some of…

Casse pair packs potent Kentucky Derby one-two punch

By Chris Lomon /@Chris Lomon for Woodbine The hall of fame trainer will be wearing his game face on the first Saturday…

Lomon: 5 takeaways from the last week in racing

Chris Lomon for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, April 26, 2021 – With the ‘Run for the Roses’ set to dominate the horse racing headlines…

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