Woodbine Entertainment adds three to Board of Directors Posted on November 18, 2020, updated on November 18, 2020 by 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 Posted on October 17, 2020 by 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 Posted on October 9, 2020, updated on October 9, 2020 by 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” Posted on October 2, 2020 by 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 Posted on July 20, 2020, updated on July 22, 2020 by 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 Posted on March 31, 2020 by 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 Posted on March 9, 2020, updated on March 9, 2020 by 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 Posted on March 3, 2020 by 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 Posted on January 7, 2020, updated on January 7, 2020 by 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 Posted on December 18, 2019 by 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 Posted on December 13, 2019, updated on December 13, 2019 by 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 Posted on December 13, 2019, updated on December 13, 2019 by 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 Posted on December 7, 2019 by 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 Posted on November 8, 2019 by 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 Posted on September 12, 2019, updated on September 12, 2019 by “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 Posted on August 6, 2019, updated on August 10, 2019 by 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 Posted on June 26, 2019, updated on November 9, 2019 by 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 Posted on June 24, 2019, updated on June 24, 2019 by 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 Posted on April 8, 2019, updated on April 9, 2019 by gordonthain 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 Posted on March 12, 2019, updated on March 12, 2019 by 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 Posted on March 6, 2019, updated on March 12, 2019 by 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 Posted on January 17, 2019, updated on February 1, 2019 by 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 Posted on January 15, 2019 by 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 Posted on December 16, 2018, updated on December 16, 2018 by TORONTO, December 16, 2018 – Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) jointly announced today that they…
