A collection of stakes races on Oct. 18 included the Grade 1 E.P. Taylor and Northern Dancer, but the popular race was the Nearctic.

The Curlin juvenile Souper Sensational is well named and there was a fun variety of winners on the Oct. 17 card at Woodbine.

Wolfe-Bell from Brampton, ON, is believed to be the first black woman to ride a winner at famed Woodbine racetrack, doing so on Friday.

Sunday’s card will include the $600,000 E.P. Taylor Stakes, $300,000 Northern Dancer Turf Stakes, $250,000 Nearctic and $100,000 Display Stakes.

The border oval saw record wagering despite Covid restrictions - $40.2 million in 39 days and 15 days where more than $1 million was wagered.

Trainer sends out Souper Sensational and Right to Freedom in the $100,000 seven-furlong feature for two-year-old fillies on Saturday at Woodbine.

The HBPA of Ontario issued the following memo for those planning to head down south to work and race at US tracks in the winter months.

Lady Speightspeare, winner of the Grade 1 Natalma, has been sidelined until the winter, reports Daily Racing Form; the week's winners.

October 12 was the 100th anniversary of one of the greatest races to be held on Canadian soil, Man o' War's victory over Sir Barton in the Kenilworth match.

This formidable family is led by top trainer Julie, her daughter/assistant Alysha, husband and leading owner Dave, plus an aunt and uncle who round out the team.