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Enhanced Testing For Thoroughbreds

February 20, 2015

It was announced on Friday, February 20 that the Ontario Racing Commission and the Woodbine Entertainment Group will further enhance their joint out-of-competition testing procedures for Thoroughbred ...

Woodbine Stakes Payment Reminder

February 10, 2015

The deadline for nominations to several of the Woodbine Entertainment Group’s major stakes events, including the Pepsi North America Cup, is rapidly approaching.

2014 O’Brien Award Winners

February 07, 2015

Standardbred Canada has announced the winners of the 2014 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s champions in harness racing over the past season. The annual Black Tie Gala was held Saturday, February ...

Bill C-290 Quagmire Examined

January 28, 2015

The Toronto Star has run an article explaining the current situation surrounding Bill C-290, the piece of single-game sports wagering legislation that was passed by the House and entered the Senate in...

Champions Now At Galaxy Lanes

January 21, 2015

On Monday, January 19, the Woodbine Entertainment Group announced the newest location to join the Champions Off-Track Betting network.

OHRIA Thanks Eaves, Welcomes Lawson

January 19, 2015

On Monday, the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) issued a statement thanking Nick Eaves, outgoing President and CEO of Woodbine Entertainment Group, for his dedication to the province'...

Nick Eaves Stepping Down

January 15, 2015

On Thursday, January 15, the Woodbine Entertainment Group issued a press release announcing that its president and CEO, Nick Eaves, will be leaving the company on March 31, 2015.

Woodbine's 2015 Stakes Schedule

January 09, 2015

The Woodbine Entertainment Group has announced the date for the 2015 Pepsi North America Cup and the rest of its $18 million-plus Standardbred stakes schedule.

WEG 2014 Standardbred Wagering Up

January 08, 2015

On Thursday, January 8, the Woodbine Entertainment Group announced that wagering on its 2014 Standardbred racing season was up over 2013.

Media Excellence Awards Finalists

January 06, 2015

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2014 Media Excellence Awards.

Alliance Shows Handle Growth In 2014

January 06, 2015

On Tuesday, January 6 the Standardbred Alliance announced that overall wagering and average per-race handle on Standardbred racing showed strong growth in 2014.

Eaves: Positive Momentum Into 2015

December 12, 2014

Officials with the Woodbine Entertainment Group have said that the Canadian racetrack operator is heading into 2015 with positive momentum, even though it did see a slight dip in its overall 2014 hand...