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Woodbine announces Winter Series

October 23, 2017

TORONTO, October 23 – Woodbine Racetrack will offer a quartet of winter series in the coming months for three and four-year-old pacers.


The Niagara and Valedictory Series will take place during the month of December, while the Blizzard and Snowshoe Series will start in January. 

Each series consists of two preliminary legs (guaranteed purse of $17,000) and a final ($30,000 added).

The nomination fee for each series is $200 and nominations close December 1, 2017.

The conditions and dates for the four series are listed below.

Niagara (To be raced December 8, 15 and 26):

Three-year-old pacing fillies in 2017, non-winners of $60,000 lifetime as of midnight October 31, 2017. No allowances.

Valedictory (To be raced December 9, 16 and 26):

Three-year-old pacing colts and geldings in 2017, non-winners of $60,000 lifetime as of midnight October 31, 2017. No allowances.

Blizzard (To be raced January 18, 25 and February 2):

Three and Four-year-old pacing fillies & mares in 2018, non-winners of two races or $30,000 lifetime as of midnight October 31, 2017. No allowances.

Snowshoe (To be raced January 19, 26 and February 2):

Three and Four-year-old pacing colts, horses & geldings in 2018, non-winners of two races or $30,000 lifetime as of midnight October 31, 2017. No allowances.

Full conditions and details for the series can be found by clicking here. Stakes payments can be made online by clicking here.

If sending nominations by mail, envelopes must be clearly post-marked no later than December 1, 2017 or payment will not be accepted. Registered mail is recommended.

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