Coronavirus

Weighing In On Mohawk Racing

Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson, O’Brien Award winning driver Doug McNair, and reinsman Bob McClure, winner of the 2019 Hambletonian, have each offered comments in regard to Woodbine Mohawk Park...

COSA's COVID-19 Recommendations

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) asks that all horsepeople continue to take precautions to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus.

Tioga, Vernon Not Stabling Horses

Officials with Tioga and Vernon Downs have announced that the stable areas at both tracks will not be accepting horses on April 1 as previously scheduled.

Flamboro, Fraser, Hastings Racing Halted

On Wednesday, March 18, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced the temporary suspension, until further notice, of the conduct of racing and training at its three racetracks that are currently act...

Pompano Racing Postponed

Officials with Pompano Park have announced that live racing at the track is now postponed indefinitely, effective Thursday, March 19.

Carmine Fusco Passes

It has been confirmed that Standardbred trainer Carmine Fusco, 55, who races horses in New York and New Jersey, passed away during the morning of Wednesday, March 18 after having tested positive for C...

Mohawk Post Time Changing On Friday

Woodbine Mohawk Park has announced that, effective Friday (March 20) and until further notice, post time for live racing at Mohawk will move to 6:40 p.m.

WFD Qualifying, Training Update

Management at The Raceway at Western Fair District is advising horsepeople that beginning this Friday (March 20), qualifiers have been moved to 5:00 p.m. until further notice. Training at the WFD has ...

Saratoga’s Updated Schedule

Saratoga Casino Hotel will offer live racing on Wednesday (March 18) and Thursday (March 19). The track has also announced a cancellation.

Rosecroft Raceway Paddock Procedures

Live racing will be conducted Wednesday night (March 18) at Rosecroft Raceway as planned, however the qualifying races, training, and schooling have been cancelled.

SBOA Postpones Its AGM

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association (SBOA) has decided to postpone its annual general meeting.

Updated: Mohawk Paddock Procedures

In order to maintain live racing and follow the best practices for health and safety, Woodbine Entertainment has issued the following updated paddock procedures for Woodbine Mohawk Park.