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…
Malibu Mambo tops 2020 Queen’s Plate Winterbook Posted on February 20, 2020, updated on February 20, 2020 by TORONTO, February 20, 2020 – The 2020 Queen’s Plate Winterbook was released today featuring a list of 92 three-year-old Thoroughbreds nominated to…
Catching up with Barb Minshall Posted on February 19, 2020 by TORONTO, February 19, 2020 – Trainer Barb Minshall has a small string of horses with her in Florida this winter, but has…
Outstanding Groom Award winner and Media Finalists announced for 2019 Sovereign Awards Posted on February 18, 2020 by TORONTO, February 18, 2020 – The Jockey Club of Canada announced today that Michael Williams is the recipient of 2019 Outstanding Groom…
Woodbine 2020 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule Finalized Posted on February 14, 2020, updated on March 9, 2020 by TORONTO, February 14, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment has released an updated stakes schedule for the 2020 Thoroughbred meet with dates adjusted for…
Catching up with Kevin Attard Posted on February 4, 2020, updated on February 5, 2020 by TORONTO, February 4, 2020 – Trainer Kevin Attard had a career-year at Woodbine in 2019, finishing the meet with personal bests of…
The Jockey Club of Canada announces 2019 Sovereign Award finalists Posted on January 29, 2020 by TORONTO, January 29, 2020 – The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the finalists for the 2019 Sovereign Awards honouring Canada’s champions…
Woodbine-based Kimura named Champion Apprentice Jockey at 2019 Eclipse Awards Posted on January 24, 2020 by TORONTO, January 24, 2020 – Kazushi Kimura left his native Japan with the hope of making an impression on the Canadian Thoroughbred…
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…
2019 In Memoriam Posted on January 6, 2020, updated on January 6, 2020 by TORONTO, January 6, 2020 – As the New Year begins, Woodbine Entertainment pays tribute to some of the local Thoroughbred racing participants…
VIDEO: The 2019 Holiday Cup Posted on December 25, 2019, updated on December 23, 2019 by TORONTO, December 25, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment’s broadcast team presents the third annual Holiday Cup. Happy Holidays from Woodbine!
Woodbine Announces 2020 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule Posted on December 19, 2019, updated on February 14, 2020 by TORONTO, December 9, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment unveiled its stakes schedule today for the 2020 Thoroughbred racing season, which will run from…
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…
Da Silva closes his career during Woodbine’s season finale Posted on December 15, 2019 by TORONTO, December 15, 2019 – Jockey Eurico Rosa Da Silva put the finishing touches on his distinguished career during Woodbine Racetrack’s 16-race…
Vanzzy scores front-running victory in Display Stakes Posted on December 14, 2019, updated on December 14, 2019 by TORONTO, December 14, 2019 – Vanzzy led all the way in the $100,000 Display Stakes for two-year-olds during the abbreviated penultimate program…
Woodbine cancels remainder of Saturday’s Thoroughbred card Posted on December 14, 2019 by TORONTO, December 14, 2019 – Following the first three races, Woodbine Racetrack was forced to cancel the remainder of Saturday’s 12-race card…
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…
Clocker Report: Horses to watch this weekend Posted on December 13, 2019 by TORONTO, December 13, 2019 – Each week, Woodbine’s head clocker Ernie Perri comments on some of the top workouts watched, highlighting horses…