#HORSERACING: DANISH DYNAFORMER WINS THE BREEDERS’ STAKES IN EYE-POPPING FASHION
Although there wasn't a Triple Crown winner north of the Border this year, we still had plenty to cheer for at Woodbine Racetrack yesterday. The $500k Breeders' Stakes, the final leg of the Crown was contested over 1 1/2 miles on the Toronto oval's internationally- renowned turf course and few could argue that the winner was deserving.
DANISH DYNAFORMER has been a warrior throughout his three-year-old campaign this year and once he got to the lead at the top of the stretch, there was no ...
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#HORSERACING: THE 2015 BREEDERS’ STAKES TAKES PLACE THIS SUNDAY | WIN A LUNCH WITH MR. WILL!
First run in 1889, the Breeders' Stakes will take place this Sunday at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. The race, known as the third jewel in Canada's Triple Crown will be run over 1 1/2 miles on Woodbine's lush turf course with a 5:13 PM EST post-time and a value of $500k. For those of you following the story, Triple Crown veterans DANISH DYNAFORMER, CONQUEST BOOGALOO and BREAKING LUCKY will be squaring-off once again, the latter looking to capture two out of three legs of the series after ...
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#HORSERACING: AMERICAN PHAROAH WINS THE 2015 HASKELL INVITATIONAL
We had the sheer joy of experiencing the $1.75 million 2015 Haskell Invitational in-person at Monmouth Park. With crowds reaching record attendance (60k+) and fans hoping for a chance to witness a piece of history in star entrant American Pharoah - the first horse to win the American Triple Crown in 37 years - New Jersey Transit pulled-out all precautions needed, adding service to the Racetrack on four more routes.
The vibe was festive as several families planted themselves trackside for ...
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#HORSERACING: SHAMAN GHOST WINS THE 2015 QUEEN’S PLATE!
Fascinators! Fashion! Fast Horses! Fabulaaaas! Woodbine Racetrack was the place to be yesterday for the 156th running of North America's most historic Horse Race, the Queen's Plate. If there were any doubt of a sharp resurgence in the popularity of the Sport, record betting handles were reported yesterday with a total $11.06 million bet, smashing 2009's $9.7 million record. Attribute it to new icon AMERICAN PHAROAH and his U.S. Triple Crown feat, or a smart advertising strategy - either ...
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#HORSERACING: FIELD DRAWN FOR THE 2015 QUEEN’S PLATE AT WOODBINE RACETRACK
The big day is near and we couldn't be more thrilled! Sunday marks the 100% sold-out 156th running of the Queen's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack. If you couldn't get your tickets in advance, you can still join the fun at the Hats & Horseshoes Party near the Walking Ring or stand and watch the action! Bring your best hat or fascinator!
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell is the 29th Lieutenant Governor and she will be in attendance for the grand affair as 14 three-year-old horses compete ...
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#HORSERACING: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW TO THE 156TH QUEEN’S PLATE!
The 156th Queen's Plate is less than two weeks away. Have you got your tickets yet? The realms of Fashion and Sports collide on Canadian Horse Racing's biggest day Sunday, July 5, 2015 as the Country's best three-year-olds face-off in the $1 million race, known as the most historic thoroughbred race in North America!
This quite honestly is the most competitive year yet and it really could be anybody's race. Will Plate Trial winner DANISH DYNAFORMER repeat a dynamic performance? Will ...
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#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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