The Queen’s Plate to Welcome Back Spectators for First Time in More Than Two Years
One of Canada’s most prestigious annual sporting events is excited to welcome back spectators for the first time since June of 2019.
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Woodbine Racetrack to Host One -Day Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
TORONTO, July 27, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment is proud to host a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Woodbine Racetrack on Wednesday, July…
Tickets for The Queen’s Plate on sale this week!
TORONTO, July 26, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced tickets for The 162nd Queen’s Plate, the first jewel of the 2021 OLG…
OLG Returns as the Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing Title Partner
TORONTO, July 26 – Woodbine Entertainment is proud to partner with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) for the 2021 Triple…
Wagering and Simulcasting ‘Back on Track’ at Woodbine Racetrack
Racetrack Expands Hours and Amenities as Province Enters Step 3 of Government Plan TORONTO, ON, June 26 – As Ontario prepares to…
Woodbine Entertainment Congratulates the Senate on Passing Sports Betting Legislation
Toronto, ON – Woodbine Entertainment congratulates the Senate of Canada on passing Bill C-218 at Third Reading debate earlier today. The Bill…
Racing Night Live presented by OLG Returns this Friday on TSN
TORONTO, June 16, 2021 – When Racing Night Live presented by OLG returns this Friday on TSN, the broadcast will once again,…
Horse Racing Permitted to Resume in Ontario as of June 14
Toronto, ON – May 20, 2021 – Earlier this afternoon, the Government of Ontario announced a three-step ‘Roadmap to Reopen’ the economy…
2021 Thoroughbred Meet at Woodbine Racetrack Postponed
Toronto, April 7, 2021 – As a result of the Provincial State of Emergency declared today by the Government of Ontario, which…
STRONGER TOGETHER: CTHS, ORM and Woodbine Entertainment Reach Agreement
2021 CTHS Yearling Sale and Winter Mixed Sale to Be Hosted at Woodbine Racetrack TORONTO, February 17 –In the spirit of Stronger Together,…
Woodbine Entertainment’s shortened Thoroughbred meet down $50M in all-sources handle
TORONTO, December 4, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that the shortened 2020 Thoroughbred meet produced an all-sources handle of $462,041,545.76, down…
Woodbine Entertainment announces 2020 Thoroughbred meet is officially over
TORONTO, November 26, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment provided the following update on the 2020 Thoroughbred meet: Despite efforts to gain approval from…
Woodbine Entertainment adds three to Board of Directors
TORONTO, November 18, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) announced today the appointment of Mr. Michael Lay, Mr. Mark Saunders and Ms. Ann…
Honouring the legacy of Janet Bedford
By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, October 17, 2020 – It might not have been a popular choice, or even a consideration…
Woodbine Entertainment and TSN deliver more weekly horse racing coverage with Racing Night Live, airing Friday nights beginning October 16
Live horse racing series moves to marquee Friday night timeslot this fall on Canada’s Sports Leader. TORONTO, October 9, 2020 – TSN…
John Fielding: “I think the future is going to be very bright for horse racing in Ontario”
By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, October 2, 2020 – Although John Fielding remains modest in speaking of his time on the…
Trust 15 to takeover Woodbine social media channels to promote its impactful work with at-risk youth in Rexdale
TORONTO, Monday, July 20 – This Wednesday, July 22, charitable organization Trust 15 is taking over Woodbine Entertainment’s Twitter and Facebook accounts…
Woodbine Entertainment remains committed to stabling horses in need of care during declaration of provincial emergency
TORONTO, March 31, 2020 – With the Government of Ontario extending the Declaration of Provincial Emergency and associated emergency measures due to…
Statement from Jim Lawson, CEO, Woodbine Entertainment, on the 27 indictments brought against various people in horse racing
STATEMENT FROM JIM LAWSON, CEO, WOODBINE ENTERTAINMENT, ON THE 27 INDICTMENTS BROUGHT AGAINST VARIOUS PEOPLE IN HORSE RACING “While today’s news is…
Purse increases for Woodbine overnight and Ontario bonus programs
PURSE INCREASES FOR WOODBINE OVERNIGHT AND ONTARIO BONUS PROGRAMS 133-Race Day Meet Opens April 18 TORONTO, March 3, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment…
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…
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…