Hugh Mitchell

Hall Of Fame Announces Finalists For Class Of 2024

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (CHRHF) Standardbred and Thoroughbred Nomination Committees have determined the categories and finalists to appear on the ballot presented to the Election Commit...

Michael Copeland at Woodbine Racetrack

Copeland Named Next CEO Of Woodbine

Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors announced on Tuesday, June 6 the unanimous appointment of sports and business leader Michael Copeland as Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2023.

Hugh Mitchell

Mitchell Appointed Chair Of Woodbine Entertainment Board

September 16, 2022

Woodbine Entertainment announced Friday (Sept. 16) that its Board of Directors has appointed long-time executive in the horse racing industry Hugh Mitchell as Chair, effective immediately.

Mitchell: Racing In Ontario A Team Effort

November 28, 2018

Hugh Mitchell earned widespread respect as a hockey player who stood up for his teammates and what he believed was right. He’s done the very same throughout his time in horse racing.

Mitchell Transitioning From Western Fair

Hugh Mitchell has commented on the fact that he is in the process of transitioning away from his positions with the Western Fair District.

Mitchell Joins Woodbine Board

On Tuesday (June 12), the Woodbine Entertainment Group announced the appointment of Hugh Mitchell to its Board of Directors.

Hayes Named OR’s Independent Chair

Ontario Racing today (Monday, June 4) announced the full composition of its new Board of Directors.

Historic Ontario Horse Racing Industry Funding Agreement Signed

The Ontario Racing (OR) Board of Directors today (Tuesday, May 8) announced the signing of a historic 19-year funding agreement with the Ontario Government.

Update On Western Fair Negotiations

The Western Fair District was in the news late last week, as a mainstream media outlet published an item that provided an update on the London, Ont. raceway and entertainment facility.

Talks Continue At Western Fair

"Our mission, our mandate, is as an agricultural society. I am hopeful, I am optimistic there are mutually agreeable terms."

Ontario Merger Makes Headlines

December 15, 2017

Thursday's merger that will combine Ontario Racing and the Ontario Standardbred Alliance into an independent, not-for-profit industry organization made headlines both in and outside horse racing circl...

Ontario Racing And Standardbred Alliance Vote To Merge

December 14, 2017

The Board of Ontario Racing and members of the Standardbred Alliance have voted to merge the two existing organizations.

Western Fair Discussions Continue

November 13, 2017

The London Free Press has published an article about the ongoing discussions in regard to future gaming and potential expansion at the Western Fair District.