Stanley House tops initial King’s Plate Power Rankings
TORONTO, June 23, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today released its first King’s Plate Power Rankings for the 164th running of Canada’s most…
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Live Racing to resume today at Woodbine Racetrack
TORONTO, June 9, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment has announced that live racing will resume this afternoon (June 9) at Woodbine Racetrack. With…
Woodbine issues update on Friday Training and Workouts
TORONTO, June 8, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment has announced that training and workouts will resume on Friday morning at Woodbine Racetrack. With…
Copeland to Lead Woodbine Entertainment as Next CEO
Lawson appointed Executive Chair of the Board of Directors Toronto, ON – June 6, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors today…
Our Flash Drive makes the grade in Royal North (G2) / Souper Hoity Toity rings up Belle Mahone (G3) win
TORONTO, June 3, 2023 – Our Flash Drive made it three straight graded stakes scores, with her latest triumph coming in the…
Woodbine introduces Swinger/Omni wager
TORONTO, May 31, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the addition of the Swinger/Omni to its wagering menus for Woodbine Racetrack and…
Woodbine launches direct deposits in US dollars
TORONTO, May 31, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to launch the offering of direct deposits in US dollars for purse payments…
Woodbine announces additions of prominent breeder and owner to Board Committees
TORONTO, May 4, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the addition of long-time prominent Thoroughbred breeder Yvonne Schwabe and perennial leading Standardbred…
Expert Picks – Saturday, April 29, 2023
Woodbine is pleased to welcome back an outstanding group of expert handicappers to provide “Plays of the Day” once again in 2023….
Expert Picks – Sunday, April 23, 2023
Woodbine is pleased to welcome back an outstanding group of expert handicappers to provide “Plays of the Day” once again in 2023….
Off and Racing: Woodbine launches 2023 campaign
TORONTO, April 22, 2023 – Silver Tunes and apprentice jockey Amanda Vandermeersch captured the first race of the 2023 Woodbine Thoroughbred season…
124 nominated to 2023 OLG Canadian Triple Crown
TORONTO, April 21, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the nominations for the 2023 OLG Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, consisting…
Woodbine ready to open 2023 racing season Saturday
TORONTO, April 20, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment is set to launch its 2023 Thoroughbred racing season this Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack in…
Woodbine introduces EFT option for purse payments
TORONTO, April 17, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to announce the offering of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for purse payments this…
Long-time outstanding trainer Dan Vella joins Woodbine
TORONTO, March 21, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the addition of Sovereign Award and Queen’s Plate winning trainer Dan Vella as…
Woodbine Entertainment and HBPA agree to new two-year deal
Season Set to Open on April 22 Toronto, ON – March 17, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective…
Woodbine releases 2023 Thoroughbred stakes schedule
2023 Live Racing meet to open April 22 TORONTO, March 6, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment today unveiled the stakes schedule for the…
Woodbine Thoroughbred meet generates largest all-sources handle in track history
TORONTO, December 13, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the 2022 Thoroughbred season produced an all-sources handle of $621,782,346, the largest single-season…
Woodbine issues update on ship ins from Churchill Downs
TORONTO, November 29, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment today made an announcement regarding horses shipping in from Churchill Downs to Woodbine Racetrack. Until…
Heritage Series concludes Friday at Woodbine
TORONTO, November 15, 2022 – A pair of stakes, the $100,000 Ashbridges Bay, and $100,000 Lake Ontario, co-headline Friday afternoon’s card at…
Banff wins Lake Superior thriller
TORONTO, October 21, 2021 – The $100,000 Lake Superior Stakes, part of the Ontario Sire Heritage Series, saw Banff edge a game and equally determined…
My Girl Sky rolls in Thunder Bay
TORONTO, October 21, 2022 – The Ontario Sire Heritage Series stepped into the spotlight Friday afternoon at Woodbine with My Girl Sky…
Woodbine announces purse increase
TORONTO, September 29, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced a purse increase for Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack. Effective Thursday, October 13,…
Moira headlines 23 nominees for Grade 1 E.P. Taylor
TORONTO, September 24, 2022 – Queen’s Plate winning filly Moira is one of 23 nominees for this year’s Grade 1 E.P. Taylor…