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A new two-year deal commits to $62M in purses for the 2023-2024 thoroughbred racing meets; season set to open on April 22.
Not run in 2022 due to pandemic issues, the 84th International will take place on Sunday, Oct. 8, at a new distance of a mile and a quarter.
Ellen Chaloner was saddling winners in the 1890s, over half a century before women officially won the right to train at the UK track.
In recognition of Canada's great Sovereign Award-winning sprinter, the renamed $100,000 race will be run on Sunday, June 4 at Woodbine.
Canadian horsepeople look forward to spring as the backstretches open; Moon Landing moves to the top of the charts for the King's Plate.
The biggest race in the Caribbean returned for the first time since 2020 and featured a fascinating field of nine.
In this week’s report, trainer Minshall and jock Carroll speak about 2022 and their hopes for the upcoming 2023 Woodbine season.
The $400,000 stakes will feature Canada’s best three-year-olds running 1 mile and 3/16 on Fort Erie’s dirt track.
Saturday at Woodbine will determine if Hal can keep the winning ball rolling, plus a large field contests the Glorious Song.
The 85th edition of the 1 1/16-mile event for Canadian-bred 2-year-olds runs over the E.P. Taylor Turf Course.
Sunday's $150,000 feature race at Woodbine has attracted a field of nine for the 6-furlong main track sprint.
This marks the 9th time that trainer Roger Attfield has won this event, thanks to a brilliant ride by Emma-Jayne Wilson.
“He just needs a little luck” says trainer Rodney Barrow of the chestnut's chances after a couple of tough trips.
Moira is tabbed as the 5-2 morning-line favourite as 11 will vie for Plate honours on a stakes-filled Sunday card of racing at Woodbine.
The Soaring Free for colts and Catch a Glimpse Stakes for fillies are featured on Saturday's card at Woodbine.
Carrothers makes his Canadian debut in the Grade 3 Seagram Cup, while five fillies will chase top prize the Bison City Stakes.
The Sam-Son Farm homebred trained by Gail Cox will take on nine rivals in the Grade 3 event at Woodbine on Saturday.
Hayes assumed the position of the OR's first Independent Chair in March of 2018; the search is on for his replacement.
Assiniboia Downs seeks to erase the haunting memories of the past two quiet Derbies due to Covid restrictions.
President of the HBPA Sue Leslie calls the new pay structure "a very good outcome for the jockeys and good outcome for the owners.”
Sunday at Woodbine featured multiple graded stakes, inquiries, invading winners and some longshot surprises.
A talented field of 14 contest the Grade 2 Connaught Cup over the E.P. Taylor Turf on Saturday at Woodbine.
The Winnipeg track has announced a purse increase across the board in every category, including a 25% increase in Maiden Allowance races.
This well-known Alberta Thoroughbred racing supporter was a stalwart owner, breeder and restaurateur for many decades.
The operators of Assiniboia Downs have announced the addition of Norva Riddell and Darrell Stephansson to bring the number back up to seven..
Curry will take over the seat vacated by Jessica Buckley, who left the Ontario Racing Board of Directors on June 30, 2022.
Woodbine Entertainment has teamed up with You Can Play to increase inclusion of 2SLGBTQ+ athletes, administrators, horse people and fans.
The well-known shipper and equine ambulance driver received an Industry Service Award trophy and a race named in his honour.
Kentucky Derby champion could meet 10 rivals in the 1 1/2 mile third jewel of the American Triple Crown at Belmont.
Meet the equine stars of Woodbine Racetrack: this week, Rondure, who broke his maiden in style on May 14, steps into the spotlight.
The daughter of Munnings arrives at the 1 1/16-mile main track Belle Mahone on a two-race win streak and with a Sovereign Award crown.
Erratique and jockey Helen Vanek were first across the finish line in the 1st for Colebrook Farms to kick off a spectacular day of racing.
Giving well-deserved recognition to the jockeys, horses, owners and trainers who soldiered on through another difficult year.
Opening day highlights include the Summer Solstice and Sprint into Summer Cup, anniversary t-shirt giveaways and a free concert.
The meet at the Winnipeg track, originally scheduled to begin on May 23rd, will now open May 31st due to poor weather in recent weeks.
The Uncle Mo colt edged the unbeaten Early Voting to give Todd Pletcher a seventh win in the Wood Memorial while racking up 100 Derby points.
Sports betting sites registered with the AGCO went live April 4 but so far, horse racing in Ontario has been left in the gate.
A couple of lucrative programs designed to attract entries to the British Columbia track, available to BC residents only.
This marks the third year in a row where the event will be held in September instead of the traditional July date.
Pink Lloyd has joined 50 other retired Thoroughbreds at LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society in Erin, Ontario.
BC residents are reminded of three incentive programs for 2021-2022 for yearlings, 2- and 3-year-olds, and 'fresh horses'.
The 163rd running of the first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Woodbine Racetrack.
The six-year-old mare will then be on her way to greener pastures in Ireland to begin a new life as a broodmare.
Positive gains shown across the board in breeding stats; “I think there’s a lot of potential here in the province of Ontario going forward.”
The $100,000 Friday feature at Woodbine will see Canada’s champion female sprinter of 2019 face six rivals.
Through stakes scores, winless streaks, good luck and bad fortune, the six-year-old looks good heading into the Nearctic Stakes.
The three-year-old filly will be making her North American racing debut in this Sunday’s Grade 1 $600,000 E.P. Taylor Stakes at Woodbine.
Trainer Phil Serpe believes she holds the key to victory in the $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes on Sunday at Woodbine.
Just two days of live racing are left at the Vancouver oval and despite plenty of uncertainty in 2021 things are looking good for 2022.
Total handle second only to 2020 numbers; Jerry Gourneau wins his third training title and jockey Jorge Carreno leads the meet wire-to-wire.
Casse sends out a trio in Mile; Desert Encounter looks to capture three consecutive International victories at Woodbine.
The Sept. 18 Mile is a Win and You're In race for the Breeders' Cup; the Pattison International is also on Saturday.
Bruno Schickedanz's War Bomber zipped to victory in the $134,800 Cup in his first race off the claim for trainer Norm McKnight.
Larry Cordes' one-eyed fan favourite four-year-old looks to extend his fruitful 2021 campaign; Daisuke Fukumoto once again gets the nod.
The Kevin Attard trainee faces eight rivals in the Inner Turf feature for Ontario-bred fillies and mares on Friday at Woodbine.
The four Grade 1 stakes will be contested over the E.P. Taylor Turf Course on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19.
The winners of the two CTHS Sales Stakes at the BC track, U Did It and Mount Asgard, sold as Hip 54 and 55 at last year's sale.
Keep Grinding is named the 4-1 morning-line favourite in the curtain-raiser at Woodbine for the Canadian Triple Crown.
The first jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown showcases Canada’s top three-year-olds; tickets on sale Friday July 30.
The LongRun Graduate Virtual Race to the Plate is going to great lengths to make a difference for nearly 40 Thoroughbreds.
Due to government-imposed capacity limits, fans are encouraged to buy tickets early to secure the best seats before they sell out.
As of August 9, Canada will allow entry to American citizens who are fully vaccinated without the need for a 14-day quarantine.
"They jerked us around for a year only to tell us that we have no right to appeal," said disappointed trainer Nick Nosowenko.
Fully immunized fans will be welcomed back to the Winnipeg track at 50% capacity as dictated by Manitoba health authorities.
Veteran horseman Don MacRae has long been impressed by the Ontario-bred $60,000 purchase from the 2019 CTHS Yearling Sale.
The Woodbine CEO is being inducted as an athlete and builder due to his contributions to hockey, football and horse racing.
With purse money set to run out August 2nd, the meet at the Vancouver track can now run through to the end of the month.
Crystal Glacier, Heavenly Curlin and Skygaze will take aim at the Grade 3 race on Saturday afternoon at Woodbine.
Woodbine Entertainment congratulates the Senate on passing sports betting legislation with protection for the horse racing industry intact.
John LeBlanc Jr. shares memories of his first Woodbine win, jockey Leo Salles is looking to have a big year, plus Ones To Watch.
Jockey Moran looks to pick up where he finished off, trainer MacRae recalls his first Woodbine win, plus ones to watch.
The 2021 Thoroughbred season at Woodbine Racetrack will commence on Friday, June 18 through June 20 for the opening weekend.
A total of $300,000 has been allocated to the program for 2021 in order to assist Thoroughbred breeders throughout the province.
Jockey Stein talks about his 2021 goals, trainer Vassilieva on the promising Jilli Marie, Julia Carey is one to watch, and more.
The Grade 1 $700,000 Man o' War will feature Gufo and third-place finisher in the 2019 Pattison Canadian International at Woodbine, Ziyad.
Canadian Triple Crown-winning trainer Mike Keogh, Queen’s plate hopeful Derzkii, trainer Bill Tharrenos, and more.
Dale Romans on QP prospect Smiley Sobotka; Robert Tiller talks Pink Lloyd and other stable stars; and more.
In this week’s report, Don MacRae talks about Plate hopefuls; Barbara Minshall looks back and ahead; promising 3-year-old fillies, and more.
This week, 17-year-old owner Joshua Attard talks about his Plate hopeful, Silent Poet readies for his Woodbine campaign, plus much more.
Premier Doug Ford is expected to outline Stage 1 of a gradual re-opening of businesses in Ontario which will include horse racing.
The public is encouraged to participate in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2020 nomination process by submitting recommendations by March 4, 2020.
The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the finalists for the 2019 Sovereign Awards honouring outstanding achievements in Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding.
Yorkton, under a smart ride from Patrick Husbands, made it back-to-back wins in the $125,000 Grade 3 Bold Venture Stakes, at Woodbine on Saturday.
Starship Jubilee went to the front and never looked back en route to a 4 ¼-length victory in the $250,000 Canadian Stakes at Woodbine on Saturday.
El Tormenta found clear sailing under jockey Eurico Rosa Da Silva and rallied for a victory at 44-1 in Saturday’s $1 million Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Grade 1).
It wasn’t the smoothest of starts, but Godolphin homebred Old Persian finished in style to win the $300,000 Northern Dancer Turf Stakes at Woodbine.
Lift Up, finishing strong under rider Patrick Husbands, scored by a neck over She’s the Berries in Sunday’s $100,000 Belle Mahone Stakes.
El Tormenta hoping for smoother currents In Ricoh Woodbine Mile; American Guru primed for stakes debut in next Saturday's contest..
Dun Drum, rallying from last place at the quarter pole, finished strongly to prevail by 1 1/2 lengths in Saturday’s $100,000 Vice Regent Stakes at Woodbine.
King Causeway, a three-year-old son of Giant Gizmo, rolls into Saturday’s $100,000 Vice Regent Stakes at Woodbine on a winning note.
Peace Sign will look to build off an impressive first start when she takes on seven rivals in Saturday’s $100,000 Passing Mood Stakes at Woodbine.
Woodbine Entertainment will honour multiple graded stakes champion Melmich with a retirement ceremony on Ricoh Woodbine Mile day, Saturday, Sept. 14.
Pink Lloyd was among the star-studded cast that delivered winning performances during the seventh annual Canadian Millions Sales Stakes Night.
Camp Creek and Luis Contreras came out on top in a three-across finish at the end of the second leg of the Woodbine Turf Endurance Series.
Stronach Stables’ homebred Silent Poet turned in a track record performance when winning the $175,000 Play The King Stakes at Woodbine.
L and N Racing’s Tone Broke closed out the OLG Canadian Triple Crown by taking the 128th running of the $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes on Saturday.
Hall of Fame conditioner Roger Attfield will be well represented in both the $100,000 Soaring Free Stakes and the $100,000 Flaming Page Stakes at Woodbine.
Woodbine Entertainment will launch a new dual-breed Crossover Pick 4 wager for the first time ever this Friday, August 16.
Tone Broke and Avie’s Flatter headline a field of nine Canadian-breds in Saturday’s $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes at Woodbine.
Sam-Son Farm’s filly Desert Ride closed out the Triple Tiara by taking the $225,000 Wonder Where Stakes on Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack.
Piper’s Legacy takes on seven rivals in the $100,000 Eternal Search Stakes during Ladies Night on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at Woodbine.
Rising star Keep On Truckin won the co-featured $125,000 Clarendon Stakes by open lengths on Saturday afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack.
Chiefswood Stable’s Tiz a Slam was a repeat winner in the $175,000 Nijinsky Stakes on Sunday afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack.
Tiz a Slam, last year’s Grade 2 Nijinsky Stakes winner, heads into Sunday’s turf test at Woodbine on a two-race win streak.
Wake Up Maggie, a two-year-old daughter of Silent Name, seeks her first added-money win in Saturday’s $125,000 Shady Well Stakes at Woodbine.
Tone Broke crushed One Bad Boy’s Triple Crown dreams when he rallied in the stretch to win the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie Race Track.
Summer Sunday kept her flawless Woodbine record intact by winning the Royal North Stakes for fillies and mares during the summer Sunday program at Woodbine.
Back at Woodbine under the tutelage of trainer Barbara Minshall, Armistice Day lived up to expectations in Saturday's $100,000 Toronto Cup.
Woodbine invader Seek and Destroy seized another Grade 3 victory as she took the $125,000 Ontario Colleen on Saturday at Woodbine.
Augustin Stable’s four-year-old filly Pamina outduelled favourite Katie Baby to prevail in a photo finish in the $125,000 Ontario Matron Stakes at Woodbine.
One race earlier, Speedy Soul had to settle for the bronze. In Sunday’s $225,000 Bison City Stakes at Woodbine, she was as good as gold.
Are You Kidding Me, the senior member of the field at age nine, powered to a half-length victory in Sunday’s Dominion Day Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack.
Holy Helena stalked the pace after breaking from the inside post and finished strongly to take down Saturday’s Dance Smartly Stakes by 1 ¼ lengths.
One Bad Boy dominated the 160th running of the Queen’s Plate at Woodbine, taking charge early and fending off a prolonged challenge from Avie’s Flatter.
Ciuri, darting to the front under Eurico Rosa da Silva, held sway to prevail by a neck over Sav in Friday’s Lady Angela Stakes at Woodbine.
A field of nine broke from the gate in the first-ever race on the new inner turf course on the Friday kick-off card of the Queen’s Plate Racing Festival.
Ivan Dalos' Silent Sonet looks for her first victory of the season in Saturday’s $100,000 Zadracarta Stakes on Queen's Plate day at Woodbine.
Emmaus, a sharp second in the Grade 2 Connaught Cup, will be looking to go one better as he returns to Woodbine for the King Edward Stakes.
Bold Script contests her eighth consecutive stakes event and seeks her second career added-money score in Sunday’s $225,000 Bison City Stakes at Woodbine.
Souper Tapit will be looking to keep his winning streak alive when he stretches out to 1 1/4 miles for Sunday’s Grade 3 Dominion Day Stakes.
Tiz a Slam led throughout to win Saturday’s Singspiel Stakes, giving trainer Roger Attfield his eighth victory in 15 runnings of the turf race at Woodbine.
Queen's Plate notes: Lucas N’ Lori looks to spring Queen’s Plate upset; Can one of de Paulo’s maiden runners secure the Plate?
Fan favourite Kingsport kicked off his seven-year-old campaign with a victory in the $100,000 Steady Growth Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack.
Hall of Fame horseman Frank Barroby was honoured at the presentation of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award at Woodbine on Saturday afternoon.
Sister Peacock, a bay daughter of Real Solution, won the first edition of the $100,000 William D. Graham Memorial Stakes, Saturday at Woodbine.
Pay for Peace overtook favourite Federal Law in mid-stretch to pull off a 19-1 upset in the $125,000 Plate Trial Stakes on Saturday afternoon at Woodbine.
Desert Ride circled the field to win the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks, the first leg of the Triple Tiara series, on Saturday at Woodbine.
Sunday’s $100,000 Bold Ruckus Stakes featured a pair of Souper Speedy-sired sophomores duking it out on the turf at Woodbine Racetrack.
Ride of a lifetime continues for Pink Lloyd, jockey Eurico Rosa Da Silva and trainer Robert Tiller in the $125,000 Greenwood Stakes at Woodbine.
Souper Hot, who missed notching his first stakes win by a neck last year, gets another shot in the $100,000 Bold Ruckus Stakes at Woodbine.
Multiple stakes winner Yorkton takes to the turf in Saturday’s Grade 2 $175,000 Connaught Cup Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack.
Sovereign Award champ Starship Jubilee goes after her 13th career win in Sunday’s Grade 2 $175,000 Nassau Stakes at Woodbine.
Does the racing of horses carelessly force them into a danger zone? No. Horses love to run and compete. They do it naturally.
Canadian Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse carried his winning momentum into Sunday’s 10-race program at Woodbine with victory in the Queenston Stakes.
Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson worked out a perfect pocket trip aboard Power Gal to take the $125,000 Selene Stakes on Saturday afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack.
It was a super spring Saturday for Summer Sunday as the four-year-old filly added the $100,000 Ballade Stakes to her resume in her Woodbine comeback.
Woodbine Entertainment has released an updated list of Canadian-bred 3-year-olds eligible for the 160th running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate on June 29.
Canada’s reigning Champion Male Sprinter Pink Lloyd won the third straight edition of the $125,000 Jacques Cartier Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack.
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