#HORSERACING: 2019 A YEAR IN HORSES
And just like that, another year has passed! 2019 in Horse Racing was unique in that we didn't have any one standout. Many had a chance to shine throughout the year and for the first time in quite some time, the race for Horse of the Year in Canada is wide-open. The fact that the main contenders all come from different Trainers, is a testament to that.
Could it be former claimer-turned Grade I victress STARSHIP JUBILEE who gets the crown or might it be Woodbine fan favourite PINK LLOYD who ...
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#HORSERACING: PRINCE x PRINCESS DIARIES – OCTOBER 2019
Honestly, where did the summer go? We have had the busiest August-September ever but we're happy to catch a breather finally and take in what a productive year it's been so far. I'll admit my birthday this year is going to be extra tough without having Billy around, but what one can do is surround themselves with those they love and what better way to lift my spirits than to see our Princess and Prince this weekend?
Princess (A Pic by Mrwill) was such a sight for sore eyes. We're so happy to ...
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#HORSERACING: MY FIRST TIME AT SARATOGA
Visiting Saratoga Race Course has been a dream of mine for quite some time now. The picturesque racetrack in Saratoga Springs, New York, just about a six-hour drive from Toronto, boasts tons of history dating back to 1863. Every Summer, New York's Horse Racing fans see the thrills migrate from a spring meet at Belmont Park in Elmont, to a 40-day meet at Saratoga. Here some of the sport's finest athletes, equine and human, convene for some lucrative purses and prestige with cards jam-packed with ...
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#HORSERACING: PRINCESS X PRINCE DIARIES – JULY 2019
It's been a hot summer and we know our Prince William (Mr Will) and Princess (A Pic by Mrwill) have been enjoying it!
It's been about a month since we've seen our dear Princess but her Mom Emily Fisher has been wonderful keeping us posted on her updates. We're so thrilled she's finally able to go out and enjoy the sun and the grass after recovering fully from her injury which had her on stall rest for over a year. Emily has taken every precaution to ensure this doesn't occur again and the ...
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#HORSERACING: “ONE BAD BOY” ON HIS BEST BEHAVIOUR IN THE 2019 QUEEN’S PLATE
The 160th edition of the Queen's Plate took place at Woodbine Racetrack this Canada Day weekend! The two-day festival of horse racing, fashion, music, food and drink, culminated in North America's most historic race on Festival Saturday. The race at ten one and a quarter miles, is restricted for three-year-old horses foaled in Canada and valued at a purse of $1 million. Taking the glory was none other than California-based ONE BAD BOY. The strapping dark brown son of Twirling Candy took it ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF PASSES TO THE 2019 QUEEN’S PLATE FESTIVAL AT WOODBINE RACETRACK
We're a week away from the party of the Summer, the Queen's Plate Festival! North America's most historic horse race, the 160th edition of the $1-million Queen's Plate, caps-off a two-day Festival of Horse Racing, Fashion, Music, Drink and Food at gorgeous Woodbine Racetrack.
Canadian Country sensations THE WASHBOARD UNION headline the Festival's Friday night, followed by HIGH VALLEY on the Saturday night, among other musical acts.
An awesome card of races is slated for the Festival ...
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#HORSERACING: PRINCESS X PRINCE DIARIES – JUNE 2019
We don't believe the Queen's Plate is only a few weeks away! That marks the official one year mark Princess (A Pic by Mrwill) left Woodbine to begin her life of retirement. Where did the time go?
We checked-in with our two godchildren this weekend and they're both doing so amazingly well. You wouldn't believe it, but Princess still is growing and she's five-years-old. According to her Veterinarian, this isn't normal! LOL She now enjoys her daily turnout on the field at her new summer ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF PASSES TO THE GREENWOOD STAKES!
It's the most fashionable event of the spring in Toronto! The Greenwood Stakes is back again at Woodbine, the Toronto cousin to Vancouver's Deighton Cup.
DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2019.
Gates Open: 12:00PM - 5:00PM.
Post Time: 1:00PM.
Location: Woodbine Racetrack - 555 Rexdale Blvd.
Transportation: Guests can drive to the Racetrack, grab our Greenwood Express Bus Tickets, or you can book an Uber, it's only a 25 minute drive.
Food: À la carte pre-purchased menu items will ...
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#HORSERACING: PRINCESS X PRINCE DIARIES – APRIL 2019
Happy Easter from our little Prince William and Princess! 🐇
It's been a bit since we've checked in with you about our two stars. MR. WILL or William as we like to call him around the barn, is progressing great for his Owner and Trainer Michelle Love, going for regular jogs around the Training Track at Woodbine with his sis, a sweet two-year-old filly by hot sire Souper Speedy, who is unnamed but known right now as Anastasia (yes, as in Fifty Shades of Grey).
Michelle tells us, ...
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#HORSERACING: PRINCESS x PRINCE DIARIES – FEBRUARY 2019
February was a big month for our dear Prince and Princess with both of them being born in the month! Princess (A Pic by Mrwill) celebrated her fifth birthday on February 5th and we were so happy to throw a little party for her where's she staying and it was an amazing afternoon seeing her out of her stall, bandages off being spoiled!
Miraculously, she still is growing and while she's a bit sore from her stall rest, she gets her regular massages which she loves. Emily, her ...
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