TORONTO, September 23 – Owner-breeder John Unger, who campaigned Canada’s 2014 Sovereign Award older female champion Strut the Course, passed away Thursday. “He was a tremendously respected and beloved man in the horse racing community,” said Woodbine CEO, Jim Lawson, a close friend and colleague of Mr. Unger. “He work tirelessly on the sport’s behalf […]
Toronto, September 21 – The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) announced on September 18 that Woodbine Entertainment will host TAA Day on Saturday, October 15, 2017, coinciding with the Grade 1 Pattison Canadian International at Woodbine. TAA Day will promote the industry initiative of accrediting Thoroughbred aftercare organizations and the importance of aftercare to the Woodbine […]
Toronto, September 7 – Woodbine Entertainment will host its fourth annual Woodbine Cares Week beginning on September 10, 2017. Woodbine Cares Week celebrates the contributions of community organizations and causes supported by Woodbine Entertainment. With Woodbine Entertainment’s support, these organizations are better able to contribute to the life, health, and vibrancy of the neighbourhoods in […]
TORONTO, August 28 – Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Buckley to the position of President, Woodbine, Mohawk Park, effective September 5, 2017. In June, Woodbine Entertainment announced a move to year-round Standardbred racing on the Mohawk Park site commencing in spring of 2018, along with more than $10 million in […]
Toronto, August 15 – The following is a statement issued by Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) regarding year round racing at Mohawk in Campbellville Ontario. Click here to view the orignial release on the COSA website. COSA Supports Year Round Racing at Mohawk Campbellville, August 15, 2017 – Regarding the recent announcement from WEG on […]
TORONTO, August 9, 2017 – The inaugural Woodbine Ribfest, presented by Budweiser, will feature mouthwatering BBQ from multiple North American award-winning rib teams on August 25-27 at Woodbine Racetrack along with access to a live viewing of the highly-anticipated Mayweather vs. McGregor fight. Festival patrons will enjoy delicious ribs and BBQ, the Budweiser Big Rig, […]
Toronto, August 10 – Woodbine Entertainment proudly welcomed participants, volunteers and special guests to Woodbine Racetrack for the third annual Rexdale Summer Games on Thursday, August 10, 2017. The Rexdale Summer Games are hosted in partnership with the Rexdale Community Health Centre and Woodbine Entertainment. Now in its third year, the Rexdale Summer Games provides […]
TORONTO, August 8 – Woodbine Entertainment welcomes Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (Great Canadian) and Brookfield Business Partners LP (Brookfield) to Woodbine Racetrack following the announcement this morning by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Great Canadian and Brookfield, in a newly formed partnership (Ontario Gaming GTA LP), were selected by OLG to run the […]
TORONTO, July 2 – Holy Helena, an impressive winner of the 1 1/8 mile Woodbine Oaks, presented by Budweiser, in just her third career start, was even better when facing males for the first time in Sunday’s $1-million Queen’s Plate. The 158th running of the 1 1/4-mile Queen’s Plate, North America’s oldest annually run stakes […]
