Woodbine Entertainment Group

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Purse Hike For WEG Standardbreds

February 14, 2011

On Monday, February 14, the Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association announced that effective Thursday, February 17, standardbred purses at Woodbine Racetrack and ...

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Barnard: St Elmo Hero Pointed To Cam Fella

February 09, 2011

He previously stated that it was in the cards, but St Elmo Hero's owner, John Barnard, has now said that the gelding with the 23-race win streak is being pointed to the Woodbine Racetrack's Cam Fella ...

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Dreamfair Eternal Canada’s 2010 Horse Of The Year

January 29, 2011

On Saturday, January 29, Standardbred Canada hosted the 2010 O’Brien Awards to honour and recognize the horses and people that have made the greatest contribution to Canadian harness racing

Young, WEG Set Up Race For Charity

January 26, 2011

September 3 is already a prominent date on the 2011 harness racing calendar, as two Canadian classics, the Canadian Pacing Derby and Metro Pace, are both set for that Saturday evening at Mohawk Racetr...

Guaranteed Starter Bonus Pilot Approved

January 26, 2011

Via a Notice to the Industry, the Ontario Racing Commission today announced that it has approved the Woodbine Entertainment Group's request for a Guaranteed Starter Bonus pilot program at Woodbine Rac...

Waples, Zeron On WEG's New Starting Gate

January 13, 2011

Two of Woodbine Entertainment Group's top teamsters have commented on the new Autostart Speed Control system now in use at Woodbine Racetrack

Murray On Proposed Pilot Program

January 06, 2011

The Ontario Racing Commission has yet to respond to the Woodbine Entertainment Group in regard to a proposed pilot program which would see a 'guaranteed starter bonus' given to each horse that starts ...

A New Start For WEG

January 06, 2011

There was a new start to harness racing for the new year at Woodbine Racetrack on Monday, as a new starting gate was introduced. The gate ensures more consistency for both horsemen and handicappers

Finalists Announced For 2010 Media Excellence Awards

December 31, 2010

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2010 Media Excellence Awards

WEG Pitches Guaranteed Starter Bonus

December 22, 2010

In a notice to the industry, the Ontario Racing Commission has announced that the Woodbine Entertainment Group is looking to implement a pilot program which would see horses that fail to earn a purse ...

New Shows For Mohawk Dinner Theatre

December 22, 2010

As the year and the current run of Don't Dress for Dinner comes to a close at the Mohawk Dinner Theatre, the Woodbine Entertainment Group is pleased to announce the addition of three new productions t...

WEG Fined For Lighting Mishap

December 18, 2010

On Friday afternoon, the Ontario Racing Commission Judges released their decision with regards to the lights being turned off during the running of Race 11, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Woodbine Racet...