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HPI Bet → 
Railbirds → 
Champions Off-Track → 
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TORONTO, September 20, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to announce the appointment of two prominent industry leaders, Mark Krembil and Tom Mungham, to its Board of Directors. Krembil, a principal of Chiefswood Stables, and Mungham, former CEO and Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), bring a wealth of experience in […]
TORONTO, September 17, 2024 – Woodbine’s Turf Champions Day this past Saturday, headlined by the Grade 1 Rogers Woodbine Mile, saw a nine per cent increase in total wagering from 2023. The all-sources handle for Saturday’s Turf Champions Day was $13,339,206, up from last year’s $12.1 million. The $13.3 million handle is second highest ever […]
TORONTO, September 7, 2024— A new era of watching and wagering on some of the world’s highest profile horse races is here with Woodbine Entertainment’s Ignite World Racing. Beginning on Saturday, September 7, racing fans across Canada will have unparalleled access to 29 premier Thoroughbred events from 10 countries around the globe, all showcased in […]
TORONTO, July 11, 2024 – Emma-Jayne Wilson surpassed Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone for all-time purse earnings by a female jockey on Thursday evening at Woodbine Racetrack. Entering the day just $11,042 shy of Krone’s $90,126,584 (USD) record, Wilson took her place in racing’s history book with a thrilling victory aboard first-time starter Perfect Lady […]
New Partnership to Enhance Live Horse Racing Coverage for Fans Across Canada Toronto, ON – July 3, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment and Rogers Sports & Media today announced they have entered into a multi-year media rights agreement for Canada’s most prestigious Thoroughbred horse race, The King’s Plate. This new media rights partnership will provide fans […]
TORONTO, April 24, 2024 – With opening day of the 2024 Thoroughbred season set for this Saturday, Woodbine Entertainment will debut a new infield LED video board at Woodbine Racetrack to enhance the in-venue experience for all guests. “Horse racing has such incredible visuals and data and with this new state-of-the-art video board, we will […]
Toronto, ON – March 6, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment today unveiled the stakes schedule for the 2024 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack. The iconic King’s Plate headlines the 2024 racing meet with the 165th running scheduled for Saturday, August 17. The King’s Plate and the Woodbine Mile serve as Woodbine’s prestigious $1 million classics, […]
TORONTO, March 1, 2024 – With the backstretch opening at Woodbine Racetrack this week, Woodbine Entertainment announced that it is introducing a Starter Bonus for trainers for the 2024 racing season. A Starter Bonus of $50 will be paid to all trainers who start a horse in an overnight race that finishes outside of the […]
TORONTO, January 4, 2024— On a night typically known for its revelry and roistering, Harold Ladouceur was, for a moment, left utterly speechless. The atmosphere at the Ladouceur home, like most New Year’s Eve scenes, was one of celebration, reflection and gratefulness for the year that was. This night, however, had a twist to it. […]