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Trust 15 to Takeover Woodbine Social Media Channels to Promote its Impactful Work with At-Risk Youth in Rexdale

July 20, 2020

TORONTO, ON – Monday, July 20 – This Wednesday, July 22, charitable organization Trust 15 is taking over Woodbine Entertainment’s Twitter and Facebook accounts to bring awareness, engagement and action to the powerful and important work they do in the Rexdale community supporting at-risk youth. Throughout the day on Wednesday, Trust 15 Youth Community Support […]

161st Running of The Queen’s Plate Scheduled for Saturday, September 12

May 18, 2020

TORONTO, ON – Monday, May 18 – On Victoria Day, a day in which Canada honours Queen Victoria, Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to announce that The Queen’s Plate will remain as the longest continuously run Thoroughbred stakes race in North America. The 161st running of The Queen’s Plate will be held on Saturday, September 12, […]

COVID-19 Information Hub

March 22, 2020
Woodbine Entertainment is committed to slowing the spread of COVID-19. Please see the following that describes how we our supporting efforts to slow the spread. Racing – Woodbine Racetrack As of March 15, Woodbine Racetrack is temporarily closed to the public for two weeks following the recommendation of the Canadian Government in regards to the [...]

Additional tickets released for the 2020 Queen’s Plate Festival

February 27, 2020

TORONTO, February 25, 2020 – A wide selection of tickets is now on sale for the 2020 Queen’s Plate Festival, Canada’s unrivalled horse racing experience set for Saturday, June 27 at Woodbine Racetrack. The Queen’s Plate Festival will showcase the 161st running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate stakes race, the first jewel of the […]

Woodbine Entertainment Announces Changes To Senior Leadership Team

January 7, 2020

TORONTO, ON, JANUARY 7, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today changes to its senior leadership team as part of a strategic re-alignment that positions the organization to best fulfil its mission in leading the growth and sustainability of the horse racing industry in Ontario. “Our industry and business have changed significantly over the last few […]

LongRun’s “Join Jim” Christmas Donation Campaign has Raised a Record $60,000 with More Than Two Weeks Left

December 13, 2019

TORONTO, December 13, 2019 – LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society is grateful to share that the annual Christmas donation campaign, which includes a pledge from Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson to personally match up to $15,000 in donations, has already raised a total of more than $60,000 with two weeks left in the campaign. “We are […]

Premium grandstand tickets now on sale for 2020 Queen’s Plate

December 6, 2019

TORONTO, December 6, 2019 – Ticket sales launched today for the 2020 Queen’s Plate Festival, with the best grandstand seats now available for a world-class racing experience on Saturday, June 27 at Woodbine Racetrack. Select grandstand tickets are now available for purchase at Ticketmaster.ca for Canada’s premier horse racing event, showcasing the 161st running of […]

Woodbine Revs Up Canada’s Largest Valet Service with new Automotive Partnership

November 21, 2019

Dilawri Group of Companies to partner with Woodbine valet service that currently parks more than 140,000 vehicles annually for Casino Woodbine and Racetrack customers. TORONTO, ON, November 21, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today details for its dynamic new Dilawri Valet experience. The service will be available to the millions of visitors who visit Woodbine […]

Breeders Crown Charity Challenge raises $282,996 for local charities

October 29, 2019

MILTON, October 29, 2019 – The inaugural Breeders Crown Charity Challenge came to a close this past Friday with the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society taking home $109,484 as part of a Woodbine Cares record one-time donation of $282,996 in donations to five local charities. “We are so humbled by the contributions and donations made by […]