#HORSERACING: “ACADEMIC” WINS THE BUDWEISER WOODBINE OAKS | “DANISH DYNAFORMER” LIKELY QUEEN’S PLATE FAVOURITE
The rain certainly came and never did cease, but this would not deter Racing Fans old and new from coming-out to celebrate Budweiser Woodbine Oaks Day! The atmosphere was alive with free Corona hats to be snagged, Sundaes to be served, an awesome Budweiser Prize Pack (including a mini fridge!) up for grabs, free first bets, Bud Girls and more in attendance. Earlier on the card, Edmonton-based jockey Quincy Welch was honoured with the Avelino Gomez Award, given to jockeys who have made ...
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#HORSERACING: 2015 RACING SEASON PREVIEW | “OFF TO THE RACES” SELFIE CONTEST!
Thanks to the Triple Crown-winning accomplishments of AMERICAN PHAROAH, the Public's interest in Horse Racing has been piqued once again. Many of us here in Toronto have front-of-the-line access to some of the World's best at Woodbine Racetrack - just minutes from the Toronto Pearson International Airport - and don't even know it!
For years now I've been singing the praises of the Sport. I grew-up with it and still love v. much to this day as an Ambassador. It is a great part of our ...
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#HORSERACING: FAREWELL, DAN LOISELLE
Yesterday we sent-off a Legend. Known as "The Voice of Woodbine" for the past 29 years, Race Announcer Dan Loiselle now is officially retired after calling his final race yesterday, the Lady Angela Stakes at the Toronto Racecourse.
As a huge Racing Fan, this comes with mixed emotions. Sure, we are happy to see him get a well-deserved break at last but more for selfish reasons, we are sad to see him go. Since childhood and as long as I remember going to Woodbine Racetrack, Loiselle's ...
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#INTERVIEW: CALVIN BOREL ON “50 TO 1”
You'd better bet we've got Derby Fever! Although we weren't lucky enough to see a theatrical release for 50 to 1 north of the Border, Canadians finally will have their chance to see on DVD and Digital HD the True Story of MINE THAT BIRD overcoming great odds to win the world's most famous horse race in 2009, the Kentucky Derby. Many forget the horse got his start here at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, receiving a Sovereign Award for Champion Two-Year-Old Male in 2008, before being sold to ...
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#HORSERACING: LEXIE LOU WINS TOP HONOURS AT 2014 SOVEREIGN AWARDS
The 40th annual Sovereign Awards, organized by the Jockey Club of Canada and hosted by Jason Portuondo, were held at Woodbine Racetrack tonight, honouring the best in Canadian Horse Racing in 2014. Some of the Industry's most recognizable faces came to celebrate the occasion as the 2015 Racing Season at Woodbine commences this weekend after a four-month break over the Winter.
Earning top honours tonight, which came as no surprise, was the standout Filly LEXIE LOU, who not only won the ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A “50 TO 1” KENTUCKY DERBY PRIZE PACK!
WE LOVE THE RACES! The Story behind 50 to 1, directed by the Academy Award-winning Producer of Dances with Wolves, holds a dear place in our hearts. Longshot Kentucky Derby Winner MINE THAT BIRD overcame all odds, shocking the World to win North America's most famous Horse Race in 2009. The Horse began his racing career here at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, providing him a solid foundation to compete against the World's best. He was purchased for only $9,500, going-on to win a ...
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#HORSERACING: 2014 SOVEREIGN AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
The 2014 Sovereign Award Nominees have been announced and we're thrilled to see many of our Friends get recognition at the Awards, honouring the finest in Canadian Thoroughbred Racing on Friday, April 10, 2015.
Make no mistake - Horse of the Year honours truly is a one-horse Race with Canada's star Filly and Queen's Plate Champion LEXIE LOU a horseshoe-in for the win, although Finalists in that coveted category only will be revealed the night of the Awards.
Expected to win Two-Year-Old Male ...
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#HORSERACING: 2014 IN REVIEW BY MR. WILL
Horses always have been my other passion and if I am free, you know absolutely where to find me on weekends - Woodbine Racetrack! Other than being an Advocate of Entertainment in Canada, spreading the pure joy which Horse Racing brings me is something I take great pride in. My Family and I don't agree on everything, but we all agree on our love of the Sport.
Although I am not a big Bettor by any measure, I do find myself a vastly-improving Handicapper, over the years getting to know the ...
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#HORSERACING: BRITISH INVADER “HILLSTAR” TAKES THE $1-MILLION PATTISON CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL
The 77th Pattison Canadian International was held at Woodbine Racetrack yesterday, the $1-million one-and-a-half mile race drawing competitors domestic and abroad for a shot at the big prize! Post-Time Favourite HILLSTAR would go on to win by just under a horse length, under now two-time Pattison Canadian International-winning jockey Ryan Moore over U.S. invader BIG BLUE KITTEN, ridden by Joel Rosario. The Winner paid $4.50 on a $2 bet, the final time a respectable 2:29, about four ...
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#HORSERACING: TWO-TIME HORSE OF THE YEAR “CIGAR” PASSES AT AGE 24
In the '90s, most Kids hung-out at the Mall or did House Parties on weekends. My single delight every Saturday and Sunday was going to the Races with my Parents. In that era, there was no Star brighter than CIGAR. The two-time Horse of the Year had us Racing Fans at the edge of our seats with a 16-race win streak stretching from October 1994 through July 1996.
Even after the streak ended, CIGAR still was going strong before ending a remarkable Career at Woodbine Racetrack here in Toronto ...
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