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McKelvie to retire from Woodbine

MILTON, May 6, 2021 – After 40 years of dedication and critical contributions, Racing Secretary Scott McKelvie has announced that he will…

Top Sports Executive Joins Woodbine Entertainment

Michael Copeland named Chief Commercial Officer Toronto, ON – May 4, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it has appointed experienced...

38th Pepsi North America Cup moved to September 11

MILTON, April 30, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the 38th Pepsi North America Cup, originally scheduled for June 19 at Woodbine Mohawk…

Training to resume May 6 at Woodbine Mohawk Park

MILTON, April 29, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced training will resume at Woodbine Mohawk Park starting Thursday, May 6. Woodbine Mohawk…

Weekly Wire – April 28, 2021

TORONTO/MILTON, April 28, 2021 – As a horse racing fan, it can be difficult to keep up with all the major stories…

Woodbine Entertainment Congratulates House of Commons on Passing Sports Betting Bill

Toronto, ON - April 22, 2021 - Woodbine Entertainment, Canada’s most experienced sports betting company, congratulated the Government of Canada on passing...

Woodbine Stakes Payments due Thursday (April 15)

MILTON, April 14, 2021 – Woodbine Mohawk Park would like to issue a reminder to all owners, trainers and horse people of…

Stay-at-Home Order Suspends Training at Woodbine Mohawk Park

MILTON, April 7, 2021 – As a result of the Provincial State of Emergency declared today by the Government of Ontario, which…

Standardbred builder Robert (Bob) Burgess Passes

TORONTO, April 5, 2021 – The Ontario horse racing community mourns the loss of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, standardbred builder,…

Captain Video, Rose Run Victory claim series titles

MILTON, April 2, 2021 – The Valedictory and Niagara Pacing Series finals headlined Woodbine Mohawk Park’s final card prior to Ontario’s “emergency…

Live racing to be temporarily suspended at Woodbine Mohawk Park

MILTON, April 1, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced live Standardbred racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park will be temporarily suspended following this…

Woodbine Mohawk Park adds Sunday racing in April

March 29, 2021 – Ontario Racing today announced that previously scheduled Sunday cards of racing for Flamboro Downs will move to Woodbine…

Nominations due Thursday for Spring Series, City of London, Austin Memorial

MILTON, March 30, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment would like to remind horsepeople of Thursday’s deadline for nominations to several late-closing events at…

Jackpot Hi-5 Mandatory Payout tonight; Experts weigh-in

MILTON, March 27, 2021 – Horseplayers around North America will be glued to tonight’s final race at Woodbine Mohawk Park, as the…

Bettors Donttell & Somewhere North take Pacing Series finals

MILTON, March 26, 2021 – Winter Series action continued Friday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park with the series finales of the Snowshoe…

Valedictory & Niagara Series finals set for next Friday

MILTON, March 26, 2021 – After a three-month delay, Woodbine Mohawk Park is set to host the finals of the Valedictory and…

Sports Betting Bill Amended to Protect Horse Racing Industry

TORONTO – March 25, 2021 – Today, with a unanimous vote, the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights amended Private Member’s...

Filion wins six at Mohawk Park

MILTON, March 22, 2021 – Sylvain Filion put on a driving clinic Monday at Woodbine Mohawk Park, winning six races on the…

Sheswildnfree & Rjs Invictus take trotting series finals

MILTON, March 22, 2021 – Better late than never, Woodbine Mohawk Park played host to the Wine & Roses and Family Day…

Jackpot Hi-5 Mandatory Payout set for Saturday

MILTON, March 22, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced a mandatory payout will be offered on the Standardbred Jackpot Hi-5 this Saturday…

Horse Racing Industry Addresses Committee Regarding Sports Betting

Woodbine Entertainment, Racetracks of Canada, Quebec Jockey Club & HBPA Address Committee Regarding Sports Betting Toronto, ON – March 9, 2021 –...

72 nominated to Pepsi North America Cup

MILTON, March 5, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the list of eligible horses for its 2021 major stakes, including the $1-million…

Mohawk Million slot owners revealed

MILTON, March 4, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today proudly revealed the names of the slot owners for the second edition of the…

Live Horse Racing Now Available to 2 Million Households Across Canada

Ontario Racing presents free preview of HPItv for March for Bell TV Subscribers TORONTO, March 1, 2021 – As of today, more…