Woodbine Announces Wagering Menu for Turf Champions Day 

TORONTO, September 9, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the official wagering menu for Turf Champions Day, taking place Saturday, September 13 at Woodbine Racetrack. ​ 

Turf Champions Day features a trio of Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” events and is headlined by the 29th edition of the $1 million Rogers Woodbine Mile. The upcoming card of elite racing has been paired with several exciting wagering opportunities, including a Woodbine Mile Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) Tournament in partnership with Xpressbet. 

The Turf Champions Pick 3 is a special Pick-3 sequence linking the day’s three marquee races. ​ 

  • $500,000 bet365 Summer Stakes (G1) – Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” 
  • $500,000 Johnnie Walker Natalma Stakes (G1) – Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” 
  • $1,000,000 Rogers Woodbine Mile (G1) – Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” 

This Pick-3 will carry a $5 minimum and player-friendly 15 per cent takeout. 

Also new this year is the Global Grade 1 Pick 5, linking Woodbine’s marquee races to the St. Leger Stakes (G1) and the Irish Champions Stakes (G1), in partnership with RMG & ARC. ​ 

  • St. Leger Stakes (G1) - Doncaster (UK) 
  • Irish Champions Stakes (G1) – Leopardstown (IRE) 
  • bet365 Summer Stakes (G1) - Woodbine ​ 
  • Johnnie Walker Natalma Stakes (G1) - Woodbine 
  • Rogers Woodbine Mile (G1) - Woodbine ​ 

The Global Grade 1 Pick 5 will carry a $0.20 minimum and player-friendly 15 per cent takeout. 

Below is the full list of featured wagers for Turf Champions Day: ​ 

  • $100,000 Guaranteed Early Pick 5 
  • $250,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 5 
  • Turf Champions Pick 3 
  • Power Pick 6 – Mandatory Payout 
  • Jackpot Hi-5 – Mandatory Payout 
  • Global Grade 1 Pick 5 

Woodbine Mile BCBC Tournament  

Woodbine will once again offer the Woodbine Mile Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) Tournament in partnership with Xpressbet. Players will have a chance to win Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge and NTRA National Horseplayers Championship seats. 

Details: 

  • Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 
  • Bet Types: Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta and Daily Double. 
  • Entry Fee: $1,000.00 USD 
  • Bankroll: $600.00 USD ​ 
  • Registration Opens: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 
  • Registration Closes: Friday, September 12, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET. 

For more information visit: Woodbine Mile BCBC Tournament 

For more information on live racing and wagering at Woodbine Racetrack, visit Woodbine.com

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Grace Martin

Grace Martin

Communications Manager, Woodbine Entertainment

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