Thoroughbred Racing

Thoroughbred racing at Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs Suspends Racing Operations

Churchill Downs announced on Friday, June 2 that it will suspend racing operations at the Thoroughbred racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, beginning on Wednesday, June 7 through the remainder of the Sp...

Moira winning the 2022 Queen's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack

Once Again, The King’s Plate

December 07, 2022

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Wednesday (Dec. 7) that The Queen’s Plate, North America’s longest continuously run stakes race, will once again be known as The King’s Plate.

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II attending the 151st running of The Queen's Plate in 2010 at Woodbine Racetrack

Woodbine Statement On The Passing Of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

September 08, 2022

Woodbine Entertainment has issued a statement on the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Moira, French Wine and Boudoir Hanover

Plouffe's Performers Prominent In Two Breeds

August 25, 2022

Some guys have all the luck. Daniel Plouffe, for instance.

Ontario Race Dates Set For 2022

December 23, 2021

On Thursday, Dec. 23, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the third and final round of approved 2022 race dates for a selection of Ontario racetracks.

Ontario 2022 Race Dates Approved

December 15, 2021

On Wednesday, Dec. 15, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the first round of approved 2022 race dates for a selection of Ontario racetracks.

Sandy Hawley Park Opens In Oshawa

November 08, 2021

The City of Oshawa has announced that construction is complete on the new Sandy Hawley Park, named for the Canadian Hall of Fame jockey, located on the former site of the internationally-renowned Wind...

Dramatic Weekend For Two-Year-Old Filly

August 23, 2021

A two-year-old filly spotted running down a Kentucky highway on Saturday was fortunate to escape the Ellis Park barn fire the following morning.

Horses Rescued From Ellis Park Barn Fire

August 22, 2021

An early morning barn fire at Ellis Park has caused the cancellation of Sunday's training and racing card at the Kentucky racecourse.

Guilty Pleas In U.S. Doping Case

August 11, 2021

The United States Department of Justice issued a press release on Wednesday, Aug. 11 announcing that Thoroughbred trainer Jorge Navarro and Kristian Rhein, head of a New York veterinary clinic, pled g...

Woodbine Reaches Thoroughbred Deal

December 16, 2018

Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) jointly announced today (Sunday, Dec. 16) that they have reached an agreement in principal for a new f...

More Charges From 2015 Vet Plea

October 17, 2018

It has been reported that fallout from a 2015 federal indictment against four equine veterinarians is continuing, as a pair of trainers are now facing charges as a direct result.

A Breeders' Cup Champ For Fielding

November 03, 2017

Bred by John Fielding and Fred Hertrich III, Rushing Fall ($8) swept to the lead in upper stretch to win the 10th running of the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (Grade 1) for two-year-o...