Turf Champions Day at Woodbine

At 0h14, on September 13, 2024 By Woodbine Communications

The eyes of the Thoroughbred racing world will be on Woodbine Racetrack this Saturday for Turf Champions Day, featuring four Grade 1 stakes events.

The $1 million Grade 1 Rogers Woodbine Mile is the crown jewel of Saturday’s outstanding 12-race card. The $750,000 Grade 1 E.P. Taylor, $500,000 Grade 1 bet365 Summer Stakes and $500,000 Grade 1 Natalma Stakes are all part of the all-star lineup.

The Woodbine Mile, Summer and Natalma are all part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In.

Saturday’s program also includes the Grade 3 Ontario Matron and Grade 3 Branded Cities Vigil Stakes to bring the total of graded stakes to six.

Post time for the first of 12-races on Saturday’s Turf Champions Day is 1:05 p.m.

Saturday’s card features multiple key wagering opportunities:

  • $100,000 Guaranteed Early Pick-5 (starts Race 2)
  • $250,000 Guaranteed Late Pick-5 (starts Race 6)
  • Power Pick-6 Mandatory Payout (starts Race 7)
  • Jackpot Hi-5 Mandatory Payout (Race 12)

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