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Northern Dancer Breeders’ Cup Turf – Sunday, September 7th.
The best turf horses in the world compete for $700,000 in this 1-1/2 mile race in honour of Canada's all-time thoroughbred champion.
 In each of the six “Win and You’re In” series races listed below, the winner is guaranteed a berth in the 2008 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, set for October 24th and 25th at Santa Anita.
Woodbine Mile – Sunday, September 7th
Only the best-of-the-very-best compete in this $1-million classic run on Woodbine's world renowned E.P. Taylor Turf Course. This year’s winner is assured an entry in the $2-million Breeders’ Cup Mile.
Natalma Stakes – Sunday, September 14th
The two-year-old filly that wins this year’s Natalma Stakes will receive a berth in the new Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf.
Nearctic Stakes – Sunday, October 4th
The winner of this $500,000 Grade 2 turf sprint is California-bound with an automatic entry into the 6-furlong Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint.
Summer Stakes – Sunday, October 4th
The 1-mile Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf awaits the winner of this $300,000 Grade 3 grass test for two-year-olds.
E.P. Taylor Stakes Presented by Emirates – Sunday, October 4th
A berth in the 1-1/4-mile Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf awaits the champion of this year’s E.P. Taylor Stakes.
Pattison Canadian International – Sunday, October 4th
Canada’s richest thoroughbred race with a $2-million purse draws world-class champions for a 1-1/2-mile race on the E.P. Taylor Turf Course. This year’s winner is guaranteed a starting position in the Breeders’ Cup Turf.
2008 Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale
Woodbine Racetrack Sales Pavilion, Toronto, Ontario.
- Selected Session: Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
- Preferred Session: Saturday, September 6th, 2008
For further information contact:
Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society at: 416-675-3602 or www.cthsont.com
Thoroughbred Seminars and Special Events
Jennifer Morrison Handicapping Seminar – Sunday, September 7th.
2nd floor east from 11am to Noon.
- Join Jen as she previews the Woodbine Mile & Northern Dancer Turf.
- Coffee and pastries will be served, and HPI members get a chance to win 1 of 4 $50 deposits!
LongRun Day at Woodbine - Saturday, September 20th.
- Learn how you can help find good homes for retired horses!
HBPA Fan Appreciation Day - Sunday, September 28th.
- The first 2,000 fans to visit the 3rd floor receive a FREE Car Organizer giveaway.
Jim Mazur Handicapping Seminar - Saturday, October 4th.
2nd floor east from 11am to noon.
- Jim Mazur previews the day’s big races, including the Pattison Canadian International.
Jennifer Morrison Handicapping Seminar – Saturday, October 25th.
2nd floor east from 11am to noon.
- Join Jen as she shares her handicapping insights.
- Coffee and pastries will be served, and HPI members get a chance to win 1 of 4 $50 deposits!
Standardbred Seminars and Special Events
Standardbred racing returns to Woodbine – Thursday, October 9th.
Post time 7:30 pm.
Oktoberfest Celebration – Saturday, October 25th.
Post time 7:30 pm.
- Celebrate the return of standardbred racing to Woodbine with the finest Oktoberfest celebration east of Kitchener. Lederhosen are optional.
Trot National Handicapping Championship - Saturday, October 18th.
3rd floor,
starting at 2 pm.
- To qualify for this prestigious $25,000 Challenge, to be hosted at Woodbine, contestants must first win a local racetrack handicapping challenge.
Visit www.standardbredcanada.ca/trotnhc/dates for a qualifier schedule.
OSS Super Finals – Saturday, November 15th.
Post time 7:30 pm.
- Ontario’s finest two and three-year-old trotters and pacers compete in eight divisional championships in one exciting night of racing for total purses of over $2-million.
What’s on at Mohawk
Canadian Trotting Classic & Family Fun Fair
Saturday, September 13th. Post time 7:30 pm.
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- Watch and wager on the $1-million Canadian Trotting Classic featuring North America's best 3-year-old colts competing in this classic 1-mile championship event.
- Join Greg Blanchard and Mike Hamilton as they host the “Talking Track” seminar, starting at 6:00 pm on the main floor.
- And remember, the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line as the final Family Fun Night of the year will be in full swing, featuring free carnival games, face painting, pony rides and more for kids!
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Maple Leaf Trot & Maple Leafs Alumni Night
Saturday, September 20th. Post time 7:30 pm.
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- See the continent's premier trotters compete for a $700,000
purse in the final championship race of the 2008 Mohawk season.
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- Meet your favourite Maple Leafs Alumni
including Bob Baun, Andy Bathgate,
Wilf Paiement and Peter Zezel at a FREE
autograph session from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
and enter to win a hockey stick signed by these hockey heroes!
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Saturday, October 4th. Post time 7:30 pm.
- Join Greg Blanchard and Mike Hamilton as they discuss the return of Standarbreds to Woodbine in their “Talking Track” seminar, starting at 6:00 pm on the main floor.
Monday, October 6th. Post time 7:20 pm.
- Last day of racing at Mohawk for the 2008 season.
Mohawk On-Track Handicapping Challenge
Woodbine Launches New Web Feature
The excellent, well-researched analysis of thoroughbred and standardbred racing offered on TV by Woodbine Entertainment Group’s stable of on-air talent has been extended to the company’s website at www.WoodbineEntertainment.com/WoodbineColumn. Eight of Woodbine’s on-air commentators, four standardbred, four thoroughbred, are writing weekly columns and giving opinions about local horse racing and anything else that might matter in the sport.
On the sulky side, Greg Blanchard, Mike Hamilton, Chris Hickey and Ken Middleton Jr. weigh in with opinions, picks, stories and features on all aspects of the sport. The thoroughbred side features Elissa Blowe, Jeff Bratt, Chris Connor and Renee Kierans.
When you visit you also get 3 ways to express an opinion
First, each of the commentators’ columns features a poll to weigh in your opinion with others. Secondly, a posting forum is also available. Finally, the Column webpage has a feedback function, columncomments@woodbineentertainment.com, which gives you a chance to give suggestions on discussion topics with each individual on-air host. Be sure to visit today and share your opinions!
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