One track from each province will be featured in the racing picks section of Canadian Thoroughbred, providing selections and some comments.
Woodbine
Queen's Plate-winning trainer John Cardella and graded stakes-winning conditioner John MacKenzie were successful horsemen.
There are 100 Canadian-bred 3-year-olds nominated to the 2022 Canadian Triple Crown which begins with the 163rd Queen's Plate.
There are 40 graded stakes races scheduled to run in Canada, down one from a year ago, that being the Grade 1 Canadian International.
Year two of the COVID-19 pandemic once again hung over the world and racing in this country struggled, but also had many great stories.
News from tracks across the country as racing people and breeders try to stay afloat following two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Bruno Schickedanz's War Bomber zipped to victory in the $134,800 Cup in his first race off the claim for trainer Norm McKnight.
All horse people, contractors and employees, as well as guests, will be required to provide proof of full vaccination.
A look at the highlights, handles and current standings in the races for top jockey, trainer, owner and horse at tracks across Canada.
The series includes the Dance Smartly Stakes, Canadian Stakes and E.P. Taylor Stakes, all on the E.P. Taylor Turf at Woodbine.
Woodbine Entertainment is targeting June 18 (or earlier) as a start date for the Thoroughbred season; Queen’s Plate remains on August 22.
The amount for the Thoroughbred May equine benefit has been increased for this payment only to $1,700 per qualified horse.
As a result of the continued suspension of live racing in the province, Thoroughbred horsepeople may now access certain purse funds.
The May 26th edition features the Hall of Fame trainer's first-ever win, the top jock's goals for 2021, and the return of Red Cabernet.