FEATURE: Jamieson bringing the track to the rink Posted on April 13, 2017 by Woodbine CAMPBELLLVILLE, April 13 – It’s rare a day when you come to the racetrack and someone isn’t talking hockey. Hockey is Canada,…
Mohawk ready for 54th season of live racing Posted on April 12, 2017 by Woodbine CAMPBELLVILLE, April 12 – The 54th season of live harness racing at Mohawk Racetrack is set to begin this Thursday. The 2017 meet…
FEATURE: McNair filled with confidence heading to Mohawk Posted on April 11, 2017 by Woodbine CAMPBELLVILLE, April 11 – It’s easy to forget Doug McNair is only 27. The young reinsman has been a regular face on…
Blair Burgess, Mach Three, Eugene Melnyk, Curtis Stock and Quiet Resolve among CHRHF Class of 2017 Posted on April 4, 2017 by Woodbine (Files provided by The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame) TORONTO, April 4 – The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased…
Roy wins five Thursday at Woodbine Posted on March 30, 2017 by Woodbine TORONTO, March 30 – Driver Louis Philippe Roy dominated Thursday evening’s card at Woodbine Racetrack by winning five of his seven drives. …
Road to the NA Cup – March 30 Posted on March 30, 2017 by Woodbine CAMPBELLVILLE, March 30 – Spring has arrived and the countdown is on to the 34th Pepsi North America Cup on Saturday, June 17…
56 remain eligible to Pepsi North America Cup Posted on March 24, 2017 by Woodbine CAMPBELLVILLE, March 24 – The connections of 56 three-year-old pacers have made the first sustaining payment to remain eligible to the 34th Pepsi…
Double shot of Preferred action Saturday at Woodbine Posted on March 23, 2017 by Woodbine TORONTO, March 23 – It doesn’t happen regularly, so fans and horseplayers are in for a treat when a double dose of…
2017 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame ballot announced Posted on March 20, 2017 by Woodbine (Files provided by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame) TORONTO, March 20 – The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is…
Details announced for Western Fair’s City of London Series Posted on March 20, 2017 by Woodbine CAMPBELLVILLE, March 20 – Conditions and dates for the 2017 City of London Series, to be contested at The Raceway at Western…
St. Patrick’s Day FEATURE: Wally Hennessey’s Irish adventure Posted on March 17, 2017 by Woodbine By Beverley Smith for woodbine.com TORONTO, March 17 – Always and forever, harness racing driver Wally Hennessey could hear the pipes…
Mohawk to open for training Tuesday Posted on March 16, 2017 by Woodbine CAMPBELLVILLE, March 16 – The Mohawk Race Office has announced that the racing surface and paddock at Mohawk Racetrack will open for…
WEG sustaining payments due Wednesday Posted on March 13, 2017 by Woodbine CAMPBELLVILLE, March 13 – The first round of sustaining payments for Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and Alliance stakes events are due this…
Upset leads to huge Jackpot Hi-5 payoff Posted on March 12, 2017 by Woodbine TORONTO, March 12 – Machal Jordan and driver Roger Mayotte pulled off a 20/1 upset to win a thrilling Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory…
Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout set for Saturday Posted on March 8, 2017 by Woodbine TORONTO, March 8 – Horseplayers can start studying immediately, as the draw is out for this Saturday’s (March 11) Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory…
WEG releases stakes nominees Posted on March 7, 2017 by Woodbine CAMPBELLVILLE, March 7 – The lists of eligible horses for all Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and Alliance stakes in 2017 has been released…
60 nominated to 34th Pepsi North America Cup Posted on March 3, 2017 by Woodbine CAMPBELLVILLE, March 3 – Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today announced that 60 three-year-old pacers have been nominated to the 34th edition of…
Woodbine Entertainment Group Executive V-P Pinsonneault steps down Posted on March 1, 2017 by Woodbine TORONTO, March 1, 2017 – Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today announced Sean Pinsonneault, the company’s Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Wagering, will be…
Canadian horse racing celebrates 250 years Posted on February 24, 2017 by Woodbine (Files provided by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame) TORONTO, February 24 – Our entire nation will be celebrating 150 years…
Mohawk to host inaugural Community Job Fair Posted on February 22, 2017 by Woodbine CAMPBELLVILLE, February 22 – Mohawk Racetrack, in partnership with multiple organizations in the Town of Milton, will be hosting a Community Job Fair…
FEATURE: How brotherly love reunited Justin Nixon with harness racing Posted on February 20, 2017, updated on November 30, 2017 by markmckelvie By Mark McKelvie for woodbine.com TORONTO, February 20 – Justin Nixon is sitting on a stool in the Woodbine paddock trying to…
FEATURE: How brotherly love reunited Justin Nixon with harness racing Posted on February 20, 2017 by Woodbine By Mark McKelvie for woodbine.com TORONTO, February 20 – Justin Nixon is sitting on a stool in the Woodbine paddock trying…
Waasmula scores win number 30 Posted on February 17, 2017 by Woodbine TORONTO, February – The classy pacing mare Waasmula found the winner’s circle for the first time in 2017 and the 30th time…
FEATURE: All in the family for Team Wellwood Posted on February 16, 2017 by Woodbine By Beverley Smith for woodbine.com in recognition of Family Day, a statutory holiday observed annually on the third Monday in February. TORONTO,…
