Woodbine Entertainment to mandate wearing of masks on its backstretch
TORONTO, May 11, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that effective Wednesday, May 13 all restricted personnel accessing its backstretch will be…
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Canada’s horse industry offers creative approach to sector support
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TORONTO, ON, JANUARY 7, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today changes to its senior leadership team as part of a strategic re-alignment…
