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Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announces Class of 2018

TORONTO, April 10, 2018 – The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (CHRHF) has announced the people and horses being recognized as…

Woodbine Entertainment and the Japan Racing Association partner on race exchange

TORONTO, April 8, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment and the Japan Racing Association have partnered on a race exchange sponsorship agreement for this…

Longley’s Lead Up: Casse eyes classics with Canadian-bred

By: Rob Longley for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, April 5, 2018 – When Mark Casse points his eye to the classics, he keeps that eye both…

O Canada! Local country duo The Reklaws to sing National Anthem at Queen’s Plate

TORONTO, April 4, 2018 – The Reklaws will perform the National Anthem leading up to the $1 million Queen’s Plate, which will…

Longley’s Lead Up: South Florida stop key on Kentucky Derby trail

By: Rob Longley for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, March 30, 2018 – Tucked away in an odd part of the Kentucky Derby prep race calendar –…

Ottawa native Bob Montgomery scores poignant victory in 2018 Horseplayer World Series

By: Eric Wing for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, March 30, 2018 – Self-employed accountant Bob Montgomery of Ottawa has loved watching and wagering on racing for…

Mr. Jim Lawson elected Chairman of Ontario Racing

TORONTO, March 29, 2018 – Mr. Jim Lawson was today unanimously elected Chairman of the Board by the Directors of Ontario Racing,…

Snowbirds: Pierce and his stakes contenders focus on Woodbine meet

TORONTO, March 27, 2018 – Welcome to the 15th and final edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its seventh…

Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2018 Ballot Announced

TORONTO, March 26, 2018 – The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame has announced its 2018 ballot. A total of 30 horses and…

Introducing Greenwood Stakes, Toronto’s New Fashion-Forward Day at the Races

From the Producers of Vancouver’s Most Anticipated Summer Event ­ The Deighton Cup – Featuring thrilling thoroughbred horse races, style contests, lawn…

Longley’s Lead Up: Magnum Moon skyrockets up Derby list

By: Rob Longley for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, March 22, 2018 – Could this be a year that one of the longest standing jinx’s curses and…

$5 million bonus highlights Monmouth Park’s 2018 contest schedule

$5 million bonus highlights Monmouth Park’s 2018 contest schedule; Registration open for $2,000 Pick Your Prize Handicapping Challenge OCEANPORT, NEW JERSEY, March…

Snowbirds: Report on Woodbine trainers (March 12 – March 18, 2018)

TORONTO, March 20, 2018 – Welcome to the 14th edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its seventh year, chronicling…

Acclaimed children’s music duo Splash’N Boots to perform at Queen’s Plate Festival

TORONTO, March 16, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment is excited to announce the multiple JUNO Award nominated children’s duo Splash’N Boots will be…

Longley’s Lead Up: Kentucky Derby prep fuels rivalry

By: Rob Longley for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, March 15, 2018 – How about a rematch, or better yet two? For an early March…

Snowbirds: Wilson springs into action

TORONTO, March 13, 2018 – Welcome to the 13th edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its seventh year, chronicling…

Longley’s Lead Up: On the path to the Kentucky Derby

By: Rob Longley for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, March 8, 2018 – As an avid sports fan, Bob Baffert is well aware that March Madness, the…

Snowbirds: Report on Woodbine trainers (February 26 – March 4, 2018)

TORONTO, March 6, 2018 – Welcome to the 12th edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its seventh year, chronicling…

Woodbine among Media Finalists for 2017 Sovereign Awards

TORONTO, March 2, 2018 – The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the finalists for the Media Sovereign Award categories for 2017. The…

Longley’s Lead Up: On the path to the Kentucky Derby

By: Rob Longley for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, March 1, 2018 – It’s Magic Time. With the calendar flipped to March and the big…

Groom, Handicapper and Special Sovereign Award winners announced

TORONTO, February 28, 2018 – The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the winners of three Sovereign Awards: the Groom Award, the…

Woodbine backstretch now open

TORONTO, February 27, 2018 – Woodbine was a blur of activity on Tuesday morning as trainers and horses returned to the backstretch…

Snowbirds: Report on Woodbine trainers (February 19 – February 25, 2018)

TORONTO, February 27, 2018 – Welcome to the 11th edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its seventh year, chronicling…

Score Another for Canada: Littlemore Wins National Horseplayers Championship

​By: Eric Wing for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, February 23, 2018 – When last we checked in with Chris Littlemore, the 58-year-old retired auto worker from…

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