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Trainer Magazine: In conversation with Jim Lawson – Mr Woodbine

October 29, 2018

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 […]

Woodbine Entertainment Awards $10,000 to 2018 Charity Challenge Winners

September 25, 2018

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 Cares Week Starting September 9

September 6, 2018

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 […]

Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson Elected To The Jockey Club

August 21, 2018

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 […]

Thoroughbred Race Club: Exhilaration, Fellowship, Kindness

July 28, 2018

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 […]

In Pictures: Wonder Gadot simply wonderful in Queen’s Plate

July 1, 2018

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 […]

Hugh Mitchell Joins Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors

June 12, 2018

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 […]

John Hayes Named Independent Chairman of Ontario Racing; Full Board Announced

June 4, 2018

(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 […]

SENIOR INDUSTRY LEADERS SELECTED FOR KEY ORM LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

May 9, 2018

(On behalf of Ontario Racing) Toronto, May 9 – Ontario Racing Management (ORM) welcomes senior industry leaders, Katherine Curry and John Siscos to the organization. Ms. Curry becomes the organization’s first Executive Director, while Mr. Siscos assumes the newly established role of Director, Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Relations. As Executive Director, Ms. Curry will oversee all […]