Gr. 2 turf events, the $200,000 bet365 Highlander and $175,000 Nassau, take the stage as part of the Canada Day Racing Festival at Woodbine.
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The series kicks off with a pair of $100,000 events – the Georgian Bay and Lake Huron – for three-year-old colts/geldings and fillies.
The $100,000 Alywow on Saturday at Woodbine has attracted a field of nine fillies; Mark Casse sends out Personify and War Signal.
The three-year old trained by Dale Desruisseaux hit his best stride in the final yards to overtake Incoming and Hibiscus.
Ontario's home market wagering has declined more than 12 percent in recent years and there is a need to turn it around.
Canada’s Reigning Horse of the Year kicks off his 2025 campaign in the $100,000 sprint with Sofia Vives aboard.
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.
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.
