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Corporate Impact

About Us

We are Canada’s largest horse racing operator, offering premier Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto and Standardbred racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Milton.

We also own and operate H.P.I. Bet, the country’s only dedicated horse racing wagering platform. Home to iconic events like The King’s Plate, the Pepsi North America Cup, and multiple Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series races, our venues host some of the sport’s most prestigious moments.

Mandate and Vision.

As an organization that operates like a not-for-profit organization without share capital, Woodbine reinvests all profits into the horse racing industry, supporting more than 25,000 jobs across Ontario and helping secure a sustainable future for the sport.

Welcome Message from
Michael Copeland, President & Chief Executive Officer

At Woodbine, our focus is clear: to lead and strengthen Ontario’s horse racing industry while growing wagering in a way that supports jobs, investment, and long term success. Racing is our core business, and this Corporate Impact Report reflects how we are aligning our decisions, resources, and priorities to protect and grow that foundation.

Over the past year, we also reimagined this report as a fully digital experience. This shift improves accessibility and transparency, and better connects our impact story to the strategy guiding Woodbine forward.

That strategy is anchored in our five year plan and five priorities: Strengthen Racing Foundations; Optimize Wagering; Drive Operational Efficiencies; Build Total Leadership through our culture and people; and Activate Property Development. Together, these priorities sharpen our focus on what matters most—delivering strong racing, modern wagering, and disciplined operations that support long term growth.

Strengthening racing foundations remains at the centre of our work. From horse welfare and safety, to workforce stability and industry partnerships, we are focused on the fundamentals that ensure racing in Ontario remains strong and credible. At the same time, we are modernizing how fans engage with the sport by enhancing wagering products, improving the on track offering, and expanding digital reach to drive future wagering growth.

Operational discipline is critical to achieving these goals. We are simplifying how we operate, improving efficiency, and ensuring resources are directed toward initiatives that support racing and wagering performance. This approach allows us to reinvest in key priorities, including people, infrastructure, and the systems required to support a modern racing and entertainment destination.

Our commitment to Total Leadership reflects the importance of strong leadership, accountability, and a high performing culture. We are investing in our workforce, prioritizing safety and well being, and ensuring our people have the tools and support needed to deliver for our customers, partners, and the industry.

We also relaunched Woodbine Cares, our philanthropic platform guided by the principle For the Love of the Horse Racing Community. Woodbine Cares focuses our charitable efforts on horse welfare and aftercare—supporting initiatives that protect the well being of the horses at the heart of our sport and the people who care for them.

Finally, activating our property is an important part of supporting Woodbine’s long term business outlook. Thoughtful development will create new revenue opportunities that can be reinvested in racing and wagering. This work is progressing carefully, with early community consultations underway and constructive engagement with the City of Toronto now well underway to ensure future development reflects shared priorities and delivers broad economic benefit.

This report reflects a year of focus, discipline, and progress. I am proud of the dedication of our employees, horse people, and partners, and confident in the direction we are taking to strengthen racing and wagering in Ontario.

Fiscal Year 26 Racing Metrics

Thoroughbred Purses Paid

$71,350,775

Thoroughbred Race Days at Woodbine Racetrack

127 days

1,133 races

Standardbred Purses Paid

$70,918,854

Standardbred Race Days at Woodbine Mohawk Park

214 days

2,279 races


* Woodbine Mohawk Park hosted the Breeders Crown in 2025, featuring more than $7.6 million U.S.D. in purses.

Total

$142,269,629

*Includes HIP and Nomination Payments

Racing Highlights.

2025 Thoroughbred Marquee Races.

Woodbine’s signature Thoroughbred events featured world-class competition, Canadian talent, and breakthrough performances.

RaceWinnerOwnerTrainerJockey

King's Plate

Mansetti

Al & Bill Ulwelling

Kevin Attard

Rafael Hernandez

Woodbine Oaks

No Time

Gary Barber

Mark Casse

John Velazquez

Breeders’ Stakes

Tom’s Magic

CJ Thoroughbreds and Mo Speed Racing

Mike Stidham

Rafael Hernandez

Rogers Woodbine Mile

Notable Speech (GB)

Godolphin

Charles Appleby

William Buick

bet365 Summer Stakes

Argos

David S. Romanik

Riley Mott

Flavien Prat

Johnnie Walker Natalma Stakes

Corsia Veloce

Glenn Sikura and Mario Serrani Corsia Veloce

Josie Carroll

Fraser Aebly

E.P. Taylor Stakes

She Feels Pretty

Lael Stables

Cherie DeVaux

John Velazquez

Canadian International

Silawi (IRE)

Wathnan Racing

Hamad Al-Jehani

Faleh Bughenaim

2025 Season Leaders.

Left: Leading Trainer – Mark Casse

Middle: Leading Jockey – Rafael Hernandez

Right: Leading Owner – Bruno Schickedanz

2025 Standardbred Marquee Races.

Memorable races, milestone achievements, and record-setting efforts combined to define another landmark year at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

RaceWinnerOwnerTrainerDriver

Pepsi North America Cup

Louprint

Burke Racing Stable / Weaver Bruscemi / Phil Collura and Larry Karr

Ron Burke

Ronnie Wrenn Jr.

Mohawk Million

Apex

Jeff Snyder / SRF Stable and Steve Stewart

Marcus Melander

Dexter Dunn

Metro Pace

Beau Jangles

Graham Grace Stables LLC / Kiwi Stables LLC and Bolton Stables

Dr. Ian Moore

Bob McClure

Canadian Pacing Derby

Maximus Miki

John Cancelliere

Tom Cancelliere

Scott Zeron

Maple Leaf Trot

Lexus Kody

Burke Racing Stable LLC / Weaver Bruscemi LLC and Phillip Collura

Ron Burke

Yannick Gingras

Canadian Trotting Classic

Emoticon Legacy

Determination

Luc Blais

Louis-Philippe Roy

2025 Season Leaders.

Left: Leading Owner – Pollack Racing Limited Liability Company

Middle: Leading Driver – James MacDonald

Right: Leading Trainer – Dave Menary

Horse Welfare.

The safety and well-being of horses who race at Woodbine Racetrack is the top priority each and every day. Woodbine abides by strict protocols and works with passionate industry experts to ensure the excellent care of our equine athletes. Visit our dedicated Horse Welfare page to learn more about our race day protocols, track surfaces, regulators, horse racing safety data, and to learn about caring for horses and life after racing.

Woodbine Cares

For the love of the horse racing community

Food Programs for Backstretch

We are proud to have expanded our food programming in 2025, donating more than 11,000 pounds of food to dorm residents during the winter months, and over 5,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to backstretch employees from our community garden during the summer months.

Woodbine’s Community Garden is more than a garden. For our Manager of Stabling Tamara Dadswell, it’s a way to show a small token of appreciation to our backstretch community. Go behind the scenes with this video.

Equine Aftercare

As part of our ongoing commitment to our equine athletes, we continue to support aftercare initiatives through our charitable partners at the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, and the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society.

Learn more about LongRun’s mission and how Woodbine supports with this video.

The Horsepower Grant

We are passionate about supporting the initiatives that celebrate the bond between people and horses. The Woodbine Cares Horsepower Fund offers micro-grants of up to $5,000 to help charities and not-for-profit organizations bring equine-focused initiatives to life, from education and hands-on care to welfare and aftercare. Learn more here.

Employee Metrics.

Woodbine reinforced its commitment to Health and Safety by ensuring all 1,018 full-time employees completed Ministry of Labour training and by maintaining trained First Aid and Fire Warden representatives across departments.

In 2024, the organization introduced Equine Safety and Knife Safety training and continued role-specific certification in Industry Tractor, Skid Steer, Scissor Lift, and Utility Vehicle operation, ensuring employees are qualified to operate specialized equipment safely.

Years of Service

50

45

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

Full Time: 
117

1

2

4

6

1

41

25

10

27

Part Time: 
11

2

1

2

2

4

Grand Total: 
128

1

2

4

6

3

42

27

12

31

Brad Grant

Board member Brad Grant named 2025 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductee.

Marvin Katz

Board member Marvin Katz named recipient of the 2025 Standardbred Canada Cam Fella Award.

Full board

We invite you to view our full Board of Directors.

Oversight

As part of our commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability the Board of Directors met five times in Fiscal Year 25.

Financials.

As part of our commitment to integrity and transparency please find here a link to a more detailed report of our Fiscal Year 24/25 financials. In addition, please find the corporate responsibility report as required by Ontario Racing and the long-term funding agreement here.

Previous Corporate Responsibility Reports.