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Stein doubles up in stakes action with Ruling Angel winner Artie’s Princess

TORONTO, September 12, 2020 – Leading jockey Justin Stein struck again to bookend the stakes action on Queen’s Plate day, winning the…

One-eyed Mighty Heart mighty in Queen’s Plate triumph, Carroll finishes one-two

TORONTO, September 12, 2020 – Mighty Heart lived up to his name in a dominating score in the 161st running of the…

Queen’s Plate Quotes

TORONTO, September 12, 2020 – Mighty Heart and jockey Daisuke Fukumoto won the 161st running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate, first…

Rideforthecause finishes strongly to capture Canadian Stakes 

TORONTO, September 12, 2020 – Rideforthecause, rallying from next-to-last in the field of eight, launched a relentless rally around the final turn…

Mizzen Beau blows them away in Bison City

TORONTO, September 12, 2020 – Mizzen Beau, under Steve Bahen, was strong early and powerful late in taking Saturday’s $250,000 Bison City…

Francatelli equals inner turf record in King Corrie Stakes

TORONTO, September 12, 2020 – Favourite Francatelli ($4.90) kicked off the stakes action on Queen’s Plate day at Woodbine, equalling the track…

Expert horseplayers weigh in for final Queen’s Plate Power Rankings presented by OLG Canadian Triple Crown

TORONTO, September 11, 2020 – The field is set for Saturday’s $1 million Queen’s Plate at Woodbine and the experts have weighed…

Clocker Report: Horses to watch this weekend

TORONTO, September 11, 2020 – Each week, Woodbine’s head clocker Ernie Perri comments on some of the top workouts watched, highlighting horses…

Canadian Stakes, Bison City set the table for stellar Queen’s Plate card

TORONTO, September 10, 2020 – Art of Almost and Elizabeth Way, both trained by Roger Attfield, will take on eight rivals, including…

Clayton, Curlin’s Voyage face 12 rivals in compelling edition of Queen’s Plate

TORONTO, September 9, 2020 – Plate Trial champ Clayton and multiple stakes-winning filly Curlin’s Voyage will take on 12 other Queen’s Plate hopefuls in…

Watch the Queen’s Plate post position draw today

TORONTO, September 9, 2020 – The field for the $1 million Queen’s Plate, first jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, will…

Woodbine Sessions featuring Ryland James and Jade Eagleson

TORONTO, September 8, 2020 – As part of this year’s Queen’s Plate @ Home, Woodbine Entertainment is creating a new tradition for…

From Oak Bluff to the Queen’s Plate: Cole Bennett a Truebeliever

By: Chris Lomon for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, September 7, 2020 – Regardless of the number he sees displayed beside his horse’s number on…

HANIC x HORSE RACING

An online panel focused on data and technology and the role it plays in horse racing today, and into the future TORONTO…

View from the Booth by Robert Geller

TORONTO, September 7, 2020 – Track announcer Robert Geller comments on some of the performances that caught his eye in this regular…

Woodbine Thoroughbred Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout set for Queen’s Plate day

TORONTO, September 6, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that there will be a mandatory payout for the Woodbine Thoroughbred Jackpot Hi-5…

The trio, the filly, and a $6,000 horse racing dream

By: Chris Lomon for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, September 6, 2020 – Randy Thompson wasn’t sure he would be able to get the words…

Pink Lloyd surpasses money milestone

TORONTO, September 5, 2020 – Canadian racing icon Pink Lloyd took the biggest slice of the pie and boosted his cash stash…

Clocker Report: Horses to watch this weekend

TORONTO, September 4, 2020 – Each week, Woodbine’s head clocker Ernie Perri comments on some of the top workouts watched, highlighting horses…

Nineteen nominated to Ricoh Woodbine Mile

TORONTO, September 4, 2019 – Nineteen of Thoroughbred racing’s stars have been nominated to the 24th running of the $1 million Ricoh…

Memorable Queen’s Plate Firsts

By: Chris Lomon for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, September 3, 2020 – Three Queen’s Plate stories, each one a decidedly different recollection of the…

Experience the traditions of The Queen’s Plate safely at Moxie’s Grill & Bar

EXPERIENCE THE TRADITIONS OF THE QUEEN’S PLATE SAFELY AT MOXIE’S GRILL & BAR The Reklaws to Perform Live Acoustic Set at Moxie’s…

Pink Lloyd goes after fourth straight Vigil victory, $2 million in earnings; Earlier post times for Friday and Saturday

TORONTO, September 2, 2020 – Multiple graded stakes winner and 2017 Canadian Horse of the Year, eight-year-old Pink Lloyd, faces eight rivals…

Queen’s Plate post position draw to be live streamed on September 9

TORONTO, September 2, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment has announced that the post position draw for the 161st running of the $1 million…