News & Stories: The Finish Line
September 27, 2019
TORONTO, ON — Trust 15 is excited to announce that influential business executive and leader Jim Lawson has been appointed Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. Lawson, the CEO of Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Football League (CFL), has a history of supporting Trust 15 including […]
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September 12, 2019
“Woodbine Entertainment is world-class horse racing and so much more” – Lawson Toronto — Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) proudly released its 2018 /19 Corporate Responsibility Report which highlights the company’s recent achievements towards its long-term commitment to the communities in which it operates, philanthropy, industry leadership, property development and innovation, all while fulfilling its core mandate […]
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August 21, 2019
TORONTO — Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) CEO Jim Lawson was appointed to The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Safety Committee during the recent 2019 Round Table held in Saratoga Springs, New York. Lawson joins 10 other committee members from across the North American Thoroughbred horse racing industry and together will review and recommend action to improve safety throughout […]
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July 9, 2019
TORONTO, July 6, 2019 – One Bad Boy kicked off his quest for the OLG Canadian Triple Crown title and bonus by leading all the way in the 160th edition of the $1 million Queen’s Plate last Saturday at Woodbine. The record-breaking Queen’s Plate day, with handle topping $18 million, featured an abundance of star […]
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June 29, 2019
One Bad Boy good to go in coast-to-coast score in 160th running of the Queen’s Plate Queen’s Plate day smashes single day wagering record at Woodbine TORONTO, June 29, 2019—One Bad Boy was good to go for the 160th running of the Queen’s Plate on Saturday at Woodbine, taking charge early and fending off a […]
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June 29, 2019
TORONTO, June 29, 2018 – One Bad Boy and jockey Flavien Prat won the 160th running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate on Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack. The three-year-old son od Twirling Candy is trained by Richard Baltas and owned by Sayjay Racing LLC, Greg Hall and Brooke Hubbard. Top three order of finish: One […]
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June 20, 2019
OLG, G.H. Mumm, Lexus, J.P. Wisers, Stella Artois and Bubly to bring to life Canada’s must-attend summer event TORONTO, ON, June 20, 2019– Woodbine Entertainment announced today the lineup of marquee brands that have signed on as official partners for the 160th running of the Queen’s Plate. One of Canada’s most prestigious horse racing […]
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June 19, 2019
The horse racing community mourns the loss of Canadian Hall of Fame builder, Gustav Schickedanz whom passed away on June 17. A very successful construction and development entrepreneur, Mr. Schickedanz was inducted into the Canadian Racing Hall of Fame in 2009 and received the E.P. Taylor Award of Merit recognizing life-long dedication and commitment to […]
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June 12, 2019
Media are invited to experience the new venue on Friday, June 14 during the grand opening TORONTO – Woodbine Entertainment recently opened a brand-new event venue located trackside at its world-class racetrack in Toronto. The Trackside Clubhouse is a retrofitted stable that is situated on the in-field of the iconic E.P. Taylor Turf Course. “This […]
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