Woodbine Entertainment Announces Changes To Senior Leadership Team
TORONTO, ON, JANUARY 7, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today changes to its senior leadership team as part of a strategic re-alignment…
Jim Lawson
Woodbine Thoroughbred meet generates second largest all-sources handle in its history and exceeds $500M for third consecutive year
TORONTO, December 18, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that the 2019 Thoroughbred meet produced an all-sources handle of $516,189,880.80 which is…
Woodbine Racetrack to close season with biggest race card in its history
TORONTO, December 13, 2019 – This Sunday’s Thoroughbred card features 192 horses entered to compete in 16 races, making it the biggest…
LongRun’s “Join Jim” Christmas Donation Campaign has Raised a Record $60,000 with More Than Two Weeks Left
TORONTO, December 13, 2019 – LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society is grateful to share that the annual Christmas donation campaign, which includes a…
Woodbine honours jockey Eurico Rosa Da Silva
TORONTO, December 7, 2019 – Six-time Sovereign Award-winning jockey Eurico Rosa Da Silva, who is approaching the finish line of his successful…
Lawson pledges support for LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society
TORONTO, November 8, 2019 – As a long time racehorse owner and CEO of Woodbine Entertainment, Jim Lawson knows how important it…
“Woodbine Entertainment is world-class horse racing and so much more” – Lawson
“Woodbine Entertainment is world-class horse racing and so much more” – Lawson Organization releases annual Corporate Responsibility Report TORONTO, September 12, 2019…
Media Advisory – Stronger Together: Uniting Horse Racing for a Sustainable Future
TORONTO, August 6, 2019 – Horse racing industry leaders John Hayes (Independent Chair, Ontario Racing), Stephen Rigby (President and Chief Executive Officer,…
Woodbine’s new inner turf course set to open as Queen’s Plate Racing Festival kicks off
TORONTO, June 26, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment is elevating its game when it comes to turf racing with the grand opening of…
Queen’s Plate notes for Monday, June 24, 2019
AN EARLY LOOK AT THE PROBABLE FIELD FOR THE 160TH RUNNING OF THE QUEEN’S PLATE (14) Horse / Trainer / Owner /…
Woodbine Entertainment and HBPA Finalize 4-Year Agreement
2019 Season Gets Underway on April 20 Toronto, On – April 8, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent Protective Association…
Woodbine Entertainment Secures EllisDon as Development Partner for Recently Announced GO Station
TORONTO, March 12, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment, operators of the world-class Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, home to the iconic Queen’s Plate racing festival,…
Ontario Announces New GO Station at Woodbine
Ontario Announces New GO Station at Woodbine Province partners with business to address transit needs and save taxpayers money TORONTO, March 6, 2019…
Woodbine Entertainment mourns the loss of Bill Graham
TORONTO, January 17, 2019 – The Ontario horse racing community is mourning the loss of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, Thoroughbred…
Looking Back: A Busy Year for Woodbine Entertainment Sets the Stage for an Exciting 2019 and Beyond
TORONTO, January 15, 2019 – The 2018 season was a very busy and exciting year on and off the track for Woodbine…
Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario reach four-year Thoroughbred racing agreement in principle
TORONTO, December 16, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) jointly announced today that they…
Woodbine Entertainment Certified as Great Workplace for the Second Consecutive Year
TORONTO, October 26, 2018 – For the second consecutive year, Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) is proud to announce that the company has been…
The Jockey Club Elects Six New Members
(With files provided by The Jockey Club) August 21, 2018 – The Jockey Club today announced the election of six new members:…
Woodbine celebrates milestone for new turf course
TORONTO, June 13, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment celebrated an historic moment on Wednesday as the first section of sod was placed on…
Hugh Mitchell Joins Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors
CAMPBELLVILLE, June 12, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment Group (Woodbine) today announced the appointment of Mr. Hugh Mitchell to its Board of Directors….
Pink Lloyd is the talk of Canadian horse racing
TORONTO, May 31, 2018 – Horse racing industry experts have weighed in on Canadian Horse of the Year Pink Lloyd’s impressive achievements…
Toronto City Council Approves Expanded Gaming at Woodbine Racetrack
TORONTO, April 26 – On Thursday, April 26, 2018, Toronto City Council approved expanded gaming at Woodbine Racetrack by a vote of…
Mr. Jim Lawson elected Chairman of Ontario Racing
TORONTO, March 29, 2018 – Mr. Jim Lawson was today unanimously elected Chairman of the Board by the Directors of Ontario Racing,…
Woodbine Entertainment: Successful 2017 highlighted by wagering increases, plans for continued growth and development
TORONTO, January 8 – Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) today announced that wagering on Woodbine’s 2017 live Thoroughbred racing season rose soundly over the…