#HORSERACING: MAURY POVICH “ON PAR” PODCAST WITH LAFFIT PINCAY

Did you know Maury Povich owns racehorses? On his latest Podcast, he chats with legendary jockey Laffit Pincay about Horse Racing, right in time for the Kentucky Derby! More on Laffit Pincay: He’s one of the greatest jockeys in the history of horse racing — and now, he’s riding shotgun with Maury. In this special Derby Week episode, Laffit Pincay Jr. joins On Par for a rare and heartfelt conversation about grit, legacy, and the weight of winning. From breaking records to breaking ... Read more

#HORSERACING: “RACE FOR THE CROWN” REVIEW

Six episode Docu-Series RACE FOR THE CROWN is a Horse Racing fan's dream come true, brought to us by the same team who produced Formula 1: Drive to Survive and SPRINT. There is an ongoing perception in the Community that the sport does not get enough mainstream coverage, hence having this Series available is a huge win for a Sport which in all honestly has been under much scrutiny these past few years. The Series, which gets a release right in time for the impending 2025 Kentucky Derby ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “RACE FOR THE CROWN”

Right in time for the Kentucky Derby, Netflix release Limited Series RACE FOR THE CROWN! Today we get a new Trailer. This arrives April 22, 2025. Synopsis: This rousing documentary series tails jockeys, trainers and owners as they chase titles and triumph in the Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr7mUTR0Yag (Photo/video credit: Netflix) Read more

#HORSERACING: KING’S PLATE RETURNS AUGUST 16, 2025 TO WOODBINE RACETRACK

The King’s Plate returns to Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for its 166th running. Get ready to secure your tickets this Thursday, March 6 on Ticketmaster and KingsPlate.com. The King’s Plate is Toronto’s can’t-miss event of the summer, where the most prestigious horse race in Canada is celebrated with a thrilling day filled with fashion, food, betting, and exclusive experiences. Steeped in royal history, The King’s Plate has been named in honour of the ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “FREE REIN” RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON

Woodbine Entertainment has announced its award-winning docuseries Free Rein, featuring the elite competitors of Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Racing, will return for a second season beginning January 10. ​ Free Rein brings viewers into the races and behind the scenes to follow leading jockeys and trainers on their quests to capture the country’s most prestigious racing titles. ​ The fourth episode of Free Rein’s first season, The World-Class Women of Woodbine, was recognized with a ... Read more

#HORSERACING: CAITLINHERGRTNESS SPRINGS UPSET IN 165TH RUNNING OF THE KING’S PLATE

In a mild upset, CAITLINHERGRTNESS surged past heavy favourite MY BOY PRINCE late to take the 165th running of the $1 million King's Plate, the race formerly known as the Queen's Plate. The lone filly in the race was coming into the race off an improving second in July's Woodbine Oaks against female company. She becomes the 39th filly to win either the King or Queen's Plate. This proves that you can't have a King's Plate without a Queen! She was a late addition to the race for owners Siena ... Read more

#HORSERACING: THE KING’S PLATE TO BE CARRIED BY SPORTSNET AND CITYTV

Woodbine Entertainment and Rogers Sports & Media today announced they have entered into a multi-year media rights agreement for Canada’s most prestigious Thoroughbred horse race, The King’s Plate. This new media rights partnership will provide fans with an extensive lineup of live premier horse racing from around the world, offering more opportunities to enjoy the sport than ever before. “We are thrilled to partner with Sportsnet and Citytv to deliver The King’s Plate – one of ... Read more

#HORSERACING: NOMINEES FOR 2024 KING’S PLATE AND WOODBINE OAKS – JUNE 2024

Woodbine today released the latest nomination numbers for The King’s Plate and Woodbine Oaks presented by Stella Artois. We are one step closer to North America's most historic horse race and Canada's premier race for three-year-old fillies. Following the original subscriptions in April, the connections of nominated horses were required to submit an additional payment by June 5, 2024, to remain eligible to either race. The 165th King’s Plate, to be contested on Saturday, August ... Read more

#FOOD: STELLA ARTOIS TERRACE OPENS FOR 2024 SEASON AT WOODBINE RACETRACK

The Stella Artois Terrace overlooking Toronto’s Woodbine Racetrack opens for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 18, 2024 with a refreshed menu, featuring the perfect balance of wow factors and nostalgic comfort foods. Head Chef Timothy Dunnhill joined the Woodbine Culinary team late last year. Chef Tim spent nearly a decade as an Executive Sous Chef at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, where he mastered the art of crafting food for sports fans. “Food isn't just an amenity at Woodbine,” ... Read more

#HORSERACING: A YEAR IN HORSES 2023

What a year 2023 has been for Canadian racing! For the first time in a while Horse of the Year title in Canada looks a bit of a headscratcher. Why? Because the spotlight shone on several stars this year. Not a bad problem at all! Woodbine-based mare FEV ROVER won not one but two Grade I races, the E.P. Taylor and the Beverly D. north and south of the border respectively, which in any other year would make her a shoe-in for consideration. Let's not forget a very impressive third in the ... Read more