Woodbine Entertainment CEO, Jim Lawson recently spoke with Harness Racing Update’s Dave Briggs for a compelling state-of-the-industry interview where topics such as government support, Woodbine’s industry investments, job creation, Ontario Racing Management and much more were candidly discussed. Please click here to read the article.
Woodbine Entertainment CEO, Jim Lawson recently spoke with Trainer Magazine’s Giles Anderson for about his past, common issues facing sports brands he leads and the future of Woodbine Entertainment. The following is a portion the interview, please click here to view the full article. Jim Lawson has literally grown up with Woodbine Racetrack, he was born in the […]
TORONTO, September 25 – Woodbine Entertainment congratulates the Community Association for Riders with Disabilities (C.A.R.D) and Horizons for Youth on winning the 2018 Woodbine Cares Week Charity Challenge. The winning organizations were announced at the Woodbine Cares Community and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday, September 19. The evening brought together employees, community partners and volunteers […]
Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) is a proud corporate citizen that positively contributes to the vibrancy of the communities that it thrives in. Through its Woodbine Cares commitment, the company has achieved designations that affirm its corporate social responsibility such as Great Place to Work certification, NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance accreditation, Caring Company Status, and are […]
August 21, 2018 – The Jockey Club, a premier advocacy and breed registry for Thoroughbred horses in North America, has elected Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson to its membership. The organization was founded in 1894 and directly or through subsidiaries, provides support and leadership on a wide range of important industry initiatives. The original release […]
TORONTO, July 27, 2018 – The excitement of horse racing has long since been an attraction for many owners and fans who seek to escape the ordinary and explore the enticing world of Thoroughbred Racing. What many may not know is that the historic sport of Kings and Queens is surprisingly accessible to all. The […]
TORONTO, July 1, 2018 – Woodbine’s award-winning track photographer Michael Burns captured all the action of Saturday’s 159th running of The Queen’s Plate won by the talented filly Wonder Gadot. Trained by Mark Casse and expertly piloted by John Velazquez, Wonder Gadot became the ninth filly to win the Queen’s Plate since its first running […]
CAMPBELLVILLE, June 12, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment Group (Woodbine) today announced the appointment of Mr. Hugh Mitchell to its Board of Directors. Mr. Mitchell is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Western Fair District in London, Ontario. Throughout his successful career, Mr. Mitchell has led the horse racing industry in various prominent roles including […]
(On behalf of Ontario Racing) TORONTO, June 4, 2018 – Ontario Racing (OR) today announced the full composition of its new Board of Directors. The first order of business for the new Board was electing, unanimously, Mr. John Hayes, the Independent Chairman of the Board. Mr. Hayes brings significant business management and executive expertise to the […]
