Thoroughbred Racing

Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack

Woodbine Premiers Thoroughbred Racing Show

September 10, 2024

A new era of watching and wagering on some of the world’s highest profile horse races is here with Woodbine Entertainment’s Ignite World Racing, which premiered last Saturday, Sept. 7.

Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack

Global Summit On Equine Safety Coming To Woodbine

The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) will hold its Global Summit on Equine Safety and Technology from June 12 to 14 in Toronto, Ont. at Woodbine Racetrack.

AGCO To Expand Claiming Rules, More Updates

To provide additional protection for racehorses and the racing industry during claiming races, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is expanding the invalidation of claims rules.

Matt Damon at Flemington's Derby Day in 2023

Matt Damon And The New Love In His Life

February 14, 2024

Matt Damon has expressed his love for horse racing as the American actor, producer and screenwriter is the latest celebrity to join the ranks of racehorse ownership.

Horses cross the finish line in the 2023 TAB Everest

Horseplayer Scores Improbable Win

October 16, 2023

One lucky horseplayer overcame odds of one in 479 millon to claim an unprecedented multi-million dollar prize.

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.