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Nobals takes the Kennedy Road
TORONTO, November 15, 2025 – Nobals showed once again why he’s one of the toughest sprinters on the continent, returning to Woodbine and successfully defending his title in Saturday’s $175,000 bet365 Kennedy Road (G2) with Rafael Hernandez aboard. Mike Burns Photo The 2023 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint winner looked completely in his element over the Toronto oval. Hernandez allowed the 4-5 favourite to settle comfortably in third early as Western Whirl and Reload’s Rascal cut out

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Nov 182 min read


Congratulations Mile Weekend
Congratulations to This Week’s Stakes Champions at Woodbine The weekend of September 13-14, 2025 served up some outstanding performances...

HBPA
Sep 152 min read


Oujda impressive in Sweet Briar Too
Mike Burns Photo The Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario proudly congratulates the connections of Oujda (FR) on a...

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Aug 51 min read


Congrats to Stanley House
Mike Burns Photo The Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario extends our heartfelt congratulations to the connections...

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Aug 51 min read


Congratulations to the connections of Swift Delivery on a spectacular victory in the Grade 3 Seagram Cup Stakes at Woodbine!
Mike Burns Photo The HBPA of Ontario extends its warmest congratulations to the connections of Swift Delivery on a spectacular victory in...

HBPA
Aug 51 min read


Woodbine Oaks - Photo Recap
Congratulations to Gary Barber, Michael Lay, Charles Fipke, and Yawen Wu on there stakes victory’s at Woodbine this past weekend Santino...

HBPA
Jul 221 min read


70th Woodbine Oaks
Sunday's $500,000 Woodbine Oaks is the top race for Canadian bred 3-year-old fillies and since the race is at 1 1/8 miles (and only one...

HBPA
Jul 183 min read


Casson Leads Casse Trifecta in Victoria Stakes
Mike burns photo Two-year-old colt Casson powered to victory in the $125,000 Victoria Stakes on Saturday at Woodbine, leading a...

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Jul 151 min read


Border Czar Finishes Strong in My Dear Stakes
Mike burns photo Two-year-old filly Border Czar surged to an impressive victory in the $125,000 My Dear Stakes on Saturday at Woodbine....

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Jul 151 min read


Olivia Rose Dominates Ballade Stakes
Mike burns photo Olivia Rose turned in a dazzling performance at Woodbine on Sunday, capturing the $100,000 Ballade Stakes in commanding...

HBPA
Jul 151 min read


HBPA Congratulates Kristin Meldahl and Creed’s Gold on First Stakes Victory!
Mike Burns Photo The Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association extends a heartfelt congratulations to owner Kristin Meldahl, trainer...

HBPA
Jul 71 min read




Rhaenyra and Go Kart Mozart Kick Off Ontario Sired Heritage Series with Stakes Wins
Rhaenyra and Go Kart Mozart Kick Off Ontario Sired Heritage Series with Stakes Wins Mike Burns Photo The 2025 Ontario Sired Heritage...

HBPA
Jun 231 min read


Winterberry Powers to Fury Stakes Victory, Casse Sets New Record
Winterberry Powers to Fury Stakes Victory, Casse Sets New Record

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Jun 91 min read


Notorious Gangster Captures Queenston Stakes, Eyes King’s Plate
Notorious Gangster Captures Queenston Stakes, Eyes King’s Plate

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Jun 91 min read


CAILTINHERGRTNESS ROMPS IN BELLE MAHONE (G3)
CAILTINHERGRTNESS ROMPS IN BELLE MAHONE

HBPA
Jun 21 min read


CLASSIC MO TOWN WINS THE BET365 ECLIPSE STAKES
CLASSIC MO TOWN WINS THE BET365 ECLIPSE STAKES

HBPA
Jun 21 min read


MS. TART PULLS OFF ROYAL NORTH (G3T) at 70-1
In a stunning upset at Woodbine Racetrack, longshot Ms. Tart surged from the back of the pack to claim victory in the Grade 3 Royal North Stakes on May 31, 2025.

HBPA
Jun 21 min read


Old Chestnut in G3 Jacques Cartier
In a thrilling display of speed and determination, veteran sprinter Old Chestnut clinched his first graded stakes victory in the Grade 3 Jacques Cartier Stakes at Woodbine on May 31, 2025.

HBPA
Jun 21 min read


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