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Woodbine Relaunches Philanthropic Initiative

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Wednesday, June 18 the relaunch of Woodbine Cares, its philanthropic arm, under a renewed banner: “For the Love of the Horse Racing Community.”

Woodbine Entertainment donates to Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society

Woodbine Donates To OSAS

Woodbine Entertainment made a $20,000 donation to the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society (OSAS), one of its key aftercare partners, on Saturday, June 14.

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Walker Named Director Of Woodbine Standardbred Racing Ops

Throughout horse racing history, women have made invaluable contributions to advancing the sport, from breaking barriers as jockeys and trainers to influencing its development as owners and breeders. ...

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2025 Stakes Schedule Announced For Mohawk

January 16, 2025

Woodbine Entertainment today announced the schedule for its lucrative 2025 stakes season at Woodbine Mohawk Park, featuring three $1 million races and the return of the Breeders Crown.

Woodbine Announces New Board Appointments

September 20, 2024

Woodbine Entertainment has announced the appointment of two prominent industry leaders, Mark Krembil and Tom Mungham, to its Board of Directors.

Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack

Woodbine Premiers Thoroughbred Racing Show

September 10, 2024

A new era of watching and wagering on some of the world’s highest profile horse races is here with Woodbine Entertainment’s Ignite World Racing, which premiered last Saturday, Sept. 7.

Woodbine donates to Humber Polytechnic scholarships

Woodbine Commits $100,000 To Humber Scholarships

September 10, 2024

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Monday, Sept. 9 it will be funding two new student scholarships for women in Police Foundations and Broadcast Television/Videography programs at the neighbouring Hu...

Horses qualifying in the spring at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Gillespie Promoted To Woodbine Standardbred Race Secretary

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Wednesday, June 19 the promotion of Jim Gillespie to Standardbred Race Secretary at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Woodbine, COSA Reach New Three-Year Agreement

Woodbine Entertainment and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) jointly announced on Tuesday, April 23 the agreement of a new three-year deal that includes capital investments in each y...

Harness racing

Applications For EFT Purse Payments Due

February 20, 2024

Woodbine Entertainment and Standardbred Canada are transitioning to distributing purse payments for all Ontario racetracks to Canadian residents through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), as of April 1, ...

2023 O'Brien Award winners

2023 O'Brien Award Winners Announced

February 03, 2024

Standardbred Canada announced the winners of the 2023 O’Brien Awards, honouring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season, at the Black Tie Gala in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Saturday, Feb. 3...

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Woodbine Adds New Vice President To Executive Team

January 23, 2024

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Tuesday, Jan. 23 the appointment of Lisa Headrick to Executive Vice President, Finance, Strategy and Operations.

T C I winning at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Changes Announced For Mohawk Million

January 12, 2024

On Friday, Jan. 12, Woodbine Entertainment announced changes for the 2024 Mohawk Million.