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World Approval gives trainer Mark Casse a second straight Ricoh Woodbine Mile

TORONTO, September 16 — World Approval earned intercontinental plaudits at Woodbine on Saturday with his convincing win in the Grade 1, Ricoh…

Ricoh Woodbine Mile – Quotes

TORONTO, September 16 – Live Oak Plantation’s World Approval, trained by Mark Casse, captured the 21st edition of the $800,000 Ricoh Woodbine…

Johnny Bear upsets in Northern Dancer

​TORONTO, September 16 — Johnny Bear caught the favoured European invader Hawkbill in a flying finish to win the $300,000 Northern Dancer…

Quidura pounds out win in Canadian Stakes

​TORONTO, September 16 — Quidura, the prohibitive 2-5 choice, justified that support with a comfortable one-length score in Saturday’s Grade 2 Canadian…

Ikerrin Road continues winning ways in Bold Venture

TORONTO, September 16 — Ikerrin Road, who opted for Saturday’s Grade 3 $125,000 Bold Venture Stakes after being seriously considered for the…

DeRosa’s GRID: How to Play the #WoMile card

​By Ed DeRosa for WoodbineMile.Com​ TORONTO, September 16 – The 13-race card that Woodbine has put together to support the Woodbine Mile…

Ricoh Woodbine Mile Notes for Friday, September 15, 2017

​FIELD FOR THE GRADE 1 RICOH WOODBINE MILE (12) POST / HORSE / JOCKEY / TRAINER 1 / World Approval / Mark…

Titans Of The Turf: Shakespeare

By Teresa Genaro for uat.woodbine.com​ ​ TORONTO, September 15 – I remember the first time I saw Shakespeare. It was the day…

In Pictures: Prepping for the Ricoh Woodbine Mile

​TORONTO, September 15 – Woodbine’s award-winning track photographer Michael Burns checked in with some of the contenders leading up to the 21st…

FEATURE: Brothers looking forward to Woodbine Mile experience with Dragon Bay

By Brittney Mayotte for WoodbineMile.com ​ TORONTO, September 15 – It’s usually the sport of horse racing that bring brothers Brent and…

Ikerrin Road takes path of least resistance in Bold Venture

TORONTO, September 15 — Ikerrin Road had been under serious consideration for Sunday’s Ricoh Woodbine Mile up until entry day Wednesday. Then,…

Pedigree Matters: Sid Fernando assesses the Ricoh Woodbine Mile

By Sid Fernando for WoodbineMile.com TORONTO, September 14 – There are three European raiders that have excellent chances in this race. According…

Ricoh Woodbine Mile Notes for Thursday, September 14, 2017

​FIELD FOR THE GRADE 1 RICOH WOODBINE MILE (12) POST / HORSE / JOCKEY / TRAINER 1 / World Approval / Mark…

Clocker Report: Horses to watch this weekend

TORONTO, September 14 – Each week, Woodbine’s head clocker Ernie Perri comments on some of the top workouts watched, highlighting horses to…

Wonder Gadot stars in Natalma Stakes

​TORONTO, September 14 – With Wonder Gadot showing early signs of star power, the filly’s connections are hoping to see her Hollywood-inspired…

Count Alexander has great shot at Summer upset

​TORONTO, September 14 — Count Alexander caught the cognoscenti napping in his opener here, scoring a handy four-length victory over six furlongs…

At The Wire with WoodbineBratt

​TORONTO, September 13 – Join us each week as TV analyst Jeff Bratt previews the Saturday card from Woodbine in a fast-paced…

Hawkbill set to fly in Northern Dancer Stakes

​​TORONTO, September 14 – Hawkbill, a Group 1 winner who is based in England, looms as the horse to beat in a…

A fitting Canadian debut for Quidura

​TORONTO, September 14 – The consistent European-bred filly Quidura will make her Canadian debut in the $250,000 Canadian Stakes (Grade 2) featured…

First ever Woodbine / NYRA Pick-5 to be offered on Ricoh Woodbine Mile card

​TORONTO, September 13 – Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today announced an innovative joint Pick-5 wager in partnership with the New York Racing…

Deauville, World Approval and Mondialiste headline competitive Ricoh Woodbine Mile

TORONTO, September 13 – Deauville, coming off his second consecutive close third-place finish in the Grade 1 Arlington Million, tops a large…

Ricoh Woodbine Mile Notes for Tuesday, September 12, 2017

​EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 RICOH WOODBINE MILE (11) Horse / Trainer / Jockey Arod / David Simcock / TBA Conquest…

Titans Of The Turf: Wise Dan

​By Claire Novak for uat.woodbine.com TORONTO, September 11 – Head out of Lexington on Richmond Road, drive slow through the barely there…

Ricoh Woodbine Mile Notes for Monday, September 11, 2017

​EARLY LOOK AT THE GRADE 1 RICOH WOODBINE MILE (11) Horse/Owner/Trainer Arod (IRE) / Qatar Racing Limited / David Simcock Conquest Panthera…