Media Release by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) on June 19, 2024: The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) Global Summit on Equine Safety and Technology took place from 12-14 June in Toronto, Canada, at Woodbine Racetrack. The Summit was attended by approximately 90 world-leading research scientists, clinicians, veterinarians and racing regulators from […]
TORONTO, June 10, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment’s documentary series ‘Woodbine: Free Rein’ has taken top honours at the Hashtag Sports Awards in New York. Led by Producers Alanna Nolan and Nathan Riddell, along with Director Jake Thompson, Woodbine’s content team were recognized in the category of Best Women’s Sports Content for episode 4 of Free […]
TORONTO, April 27, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment is excited to reintroduce the Woodbine Cares Community Garden, dedicated to fostering community engagement and providing support to the local area. Through this initiative, Woodbine aims to make a positive impact by offering fresh produce and cultivating a sense of togetherness. Located on the grounds of Woodbine Racetrack […]
TORONTO, April 25, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment is set to launch its 2024 Thoroughbred racing season this Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. The 2024 season at Woodbine will consist of 129 race dates and runs through Sunday, December 15. The first two weeks of the meet will have racing held on Saturday […]
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 23, 2024– Woodbine Entertainment today announced the appointment of Lisa Headrick to Executive Vice President, Finance, Strategy and Operations. “Lisa brings incredible depth and experience to the Woodbine leadership team,” Woodbine Entertainment CEO Michael Copeland shared. “We are excited to have her join our team and help lead our business and the horse […]
The following is an edited media release from The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Lexington, Ky. January 5, 2024 ―The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters today announced the winners of the 2023 Media Eclipse Awards in six categories. The 2023 Media Eclipse Award winners are as follows: […]
