Incoming, Church and State, are among the field of three-year-olds for this important early-season fixture in the lead-up to the King’s Plate.
Woodbine Racetrack
The two women have played pivotal roles in the Thoroughbred and Standardbred industries and are now its new Racing Operations directors.
The HBPA president said the best way the Ontario horse racing industry can face external challenges is to figure it out together.
The new agreement commits $64.7 million in purses in 2025 and $65 million in 2026, both with 128-day race meets.
The 166th edition of the classic $1 million race, set for August 16, is a can't-miss event and tickets start at just $35.
As officials continue to review the circumstances that led to catastrophic injuries last season at Woodbine, a new ruling has been issued.
Woodbine is confident the Tapeta surface is in optimal condition for safe training and racing heading into the final weeks of the 2024 meet.
Meza was the track superintendent at Golden Gate Fields for over 20 years and will assist ongoing efforts to maintain the highest safety standards.
Race cards will be cancelled pending a thorough investigation of track conditions and other potential contributing factors.
The Maple Leaf, Bessarabian and Autumn Stakes, all Grade 3s, have major implications for year-end awards in Canada.
The two-year-old son of Prime Attraction is the first winner for his sire, the first SW for trainer, first Woodbine SW for owner.
The day saw a 9% increase in total wagering from '23 and an all-sources handle of $13.3M - the second-highest ever for a Woodbine Mile card.
The daughter of Signature Red, trained by John Mattine, will take on six rivals in the $100,000 feature on Saturday at Woodbine.
Carroll's extraordinary career record includes 176 stakes wins (59 graded) and nearly $59 million in purse earnings.
A look at last week at Woodbine and what is coming up as King's Plate day, August 17, is not far off for Canada's three-year-olds.