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Pietro Moran: A Rising Star Poised for Eclipse Award Glory
Toronto, Ontario — The horse racing world is buzzing with excitement as apprentice jockey Pietro Moran has been nominated for the Eclipse Award in the USA for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey, one of North America’s most prestigious honors in Thoroughbred racing. This nomination underscores Pietro’s meteoric rise in the sport and places him among the continent’s top young talents — alongside names like Emma-Jayne Wilson and Kazushi Kimura, who have also captured both Sovereign A

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Jan 54 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...

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Sep 15, 20252 min read


Emma-Jayne Wilson Makes Her Triumphant Return to Racing This Thursday
Emma-Jayne Wilson Makes Her Triumphant Return to Racing This Thursday She’s back — and we couldn’t be more excited. Emma-Jayne Wilson,...

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Jun 6, 20252 min read


Cheering Section - Belmont & Woodbine Oaks
The road to the Woodbine Oaks and King's Plate later this summer begins this weekend with the $125,000 Fury Stakes and $125,000...

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Jun 6, 20251 min read


RANDY EXELBY – BEHIND THE MASK
RANDY EXELBY – BEHIND THE MASK, By Jennifer Morrison The black and white winner's circle photograph provides Randy Exelby with a...

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Jun 6, 20252 min read


Paul Buttigieg October 24, 1946 – May 27, 2025
Paul Buttigieg was just a teenager when he discovered the racetrack. But it didn't take him long to know he wanted to be surrounded by...

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May 30, 20254 min read


Trainers getting ready for 128th season at Fort Erie Race Track
Even though trainers are competing against one another at the Fort Erie Race Track, it’s not uncommon for them to cheer and wish success...

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May 13, 20251 min read


The Jockey Club of Canada Graded Stakes Committee’s Annual Review for 2025
Graded Stakes Races

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Mar 27, 20253 min read


Tapeta Footings
We are happy to share that a Racing Surfaces Consultant from Tapeta Footings will be arriving at Woodbine tomorrow. Over the next two...

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Mar 26, 20251 min read




Preseason with - Dale Desruisseaux
We’re hoping she can stretch out and possibly get to the Oaks, but we will see how far she will stretch out before making that plan

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Mar 18, 20253 min read


CONTRACT NEGOTIATION UPDATE
Dear Owners and Trainers, We want to provide you with an update on the ongoing contract negotiations with Woodbine. As you know, we began...

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Mar 6, 20252 min read


Fort Erie Stall Applications Due
Fort Erie stall applications are due March 8

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Mar 5, 20251 min read


AGCO Vet list update
Attached is list of horses that were put on the AGCO Vets list in 2024 at Woodbine with their trainer of record at that time and still...

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Mar 4, 20251 min read


Training Track Update
Please be advised that the Training Track will be open as of tomorrow, Tuesday March 4th.

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Mar 3, 20251 min read


Training Track Update
Opening day for the Training Track to Tuesday, March 4th, weather permitting.

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Feb 27, 20251 min read


Equine Guelph Offers Sickness Prevention in Horses Course on World Horse Day
World Horse Day has been celebrated on March 1st every year since it was created in 2005 to raise awareness of equine welfare and...

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Feb 27, 20252 min read


Woodbine Main Track Update
Woodbine Racing Community, As we prepare to welcome everyone back for another racing season, we wanted to take this opportunity to...

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Feb 20, 20251 min read


Roger Attfield will receive the E.P. Taylor Award of Merit - Sovereign Award Finalists
Roger Attfield will receive the E.P. Taylor Award of Merit - Sovereign Award Finalists

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Feb 19, 20252 min read


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