Woodbine Racetrack releases protocols for Thoroughbred racing operations Posted on June 3, 2020 by TORONTO, June 3, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment released its Phase 1 protocols applicable for all Thoroughbred racing operations at Woodbine Racetrack, effective…
It’s official! Horse racing is back on track and first major sport to return in Canada Posted on June 1, 2020, updated on June 1, 2020 by IT’S OFFICIAL! HORSE RACING IS BACK ON TRACK AND FIRST MAJOR SPORT TO RETURN IN CANADA Dark Horse Launches as Innovative App…
Watch the 45th annual Sovereign Awards Posted on May 29, 2020 by TORONTO, May 29, 2020 – The Jockey Club of Canada hosted the 45th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremony through a virtual presentation on…
Congratulations to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020 Posted on May 27, 2020 by TORONTO, May 27, 2020 – The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame recently announced the people and horses being recognized as inductees…
Toronto horseplayer scores historic $1.1 million win on HPIbet – Hong Kong wager Posted on May 22, 2020, updated on May 27, 2020 by TORONTO, May 22, 2020 – Playing HPIbet has paid off for Toronto’s Tommy “The Hammer” Massis in a big way with a…
Woodbine Entertainment unveils revised stakes schedule Posted on May 20, 2020, updated on October 6, 2020 by aafridi WOODBINE ENTERTAINMENT UNVEILS REVISED STAKES SCHEDULE The Queen’s Plate and Ricoh Woodbine Mile on Back-to-Back Weekends TORONTO, May 20, 2020 – Woodbine…
The 161st running of The Queen’s Plate scheduled for Saturday, September 12 Posted on May 18, 2020, updated on May 27, 2020 by TORONTO, May 18, 2020 – On Victoria Day, a day in which Canada honours Queen Victoria, Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to announce…
Horse racing without spectators allowed to return in government’s first stage of reopening provincial economy Posted on May 14, 2020, updated on May 27, 2020 by TORONTO, May 14, 2020 – The return of live horse racing in the Province of Ontario just got one step closer. Earlier…
Woodbine Entertainment to mandate wearing of masks on its backstretch Posted on May 11, 2020, updated on May 27, 2020 by TORONTO, May 11, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that effective Wednesday, May 13 all restricted personnel accessing its backstretch will be…
Canada’s horse industry offers creative approach to sector support Posted on May 5, 2020, updated on May 5, 2020 by aafridi TORONTO – May 5, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment, Ontario Racing and Racetracks of Canada have approached the Federal Government requesting the legalization...
The Queen’s Plate officially postponed Posted on April 1, 2020, updated on April 1, 2020 by TORONTO, April 1, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that the 161st running of The Queen’s Plate will be postponed due to…
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…
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announces 2020 ballot Posted on March 25, 2020 by TORONTO, March 25, 2020 – The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announced its 2020 ballot today. A total of 30 people…
Woodbine Entertainment to postpone start of 2020 Thoroughbred season Posted on March 23, 2020 by TORONTO, March 23, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it is postponing the start of the 2020 Thoroughbred season until further…
The original sports betting pursuit provides a welcome reprieve Posted on March 20, 2020 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, March 20, 2020 – Before the real-life madness intervened, we were supposed to be charging full…
Woodbine Entertainment to temporarily close its facilities to the public for two weeks Posted on March 14, 2020 by WOODBINE ENTERTAINMENT TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE ITS FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC FOR TWO WEEKS Live Harness Racing Will Continue without Spectators at Woodbine…
Woodbine monitoring COVID-19 developments Posted on March 12, 2020 by Dear Woodbine Entertainment Guests, Just like you, we are very closely monitoring new developments regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). The health and safety of…
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…
Woodbine racing community mourns the loss of trainer Laurie Silvera Posted on March 4, 2020 by TORONTO, March 4, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment and the Canadian horse racing industry are mourning the loss of longtime Thoroughbred trainer Laurie…
Catching up with Roger Attfield Posted on March 4, 2020, updated on August 24, 2020 by TORONTO, March 4, 2020 – Woodbine trainers have seen quite a bit of stakes success already this winter. Kevin Attard has recorded…
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…
Ontario-bred Rising Star seeks Gold Cup glory in Barbados Posted on March 1, 2020 by Story by Hayley Morrison for Woodbine.com TORONTO, March 1, 2020 – It’s official, Rising Star is living his best life as a…
The backstretch is bustling at Woodbine Posted on February 27, 2020 by TORONTO, February 27, 2020 – The bustle of the backstretch is back. Preparations for the 2020 Thoroughbred meet at Woodbine Racetrack are…
Additional tickets released for the 2020 Queen’s Plate Festival Posted on February 25, 2020, updated on August 24, 2020 by TORONTO, February 25, 2020 – A wide selection of tickets is now on sale for the 2020 Queen’s Plate Festival, Canada’s unrivalled…
