Woodbine Racetrack

AGCO, Woodbine Reach Track Safety Settlement

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and Woodbine Entertainment have finalized a settlement agreement following an AGCO investigation into a series of serious equine incidents in the fa...

Harness racing in Ontario, at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Approved 2025 Ontario Race Dates Announced

December 16, 2024

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has released the approved 2025 race dates for the majority of Ontario's racetracks.

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.

Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack

Global Summit On Equine Safety Coming To Woodbine

The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) will hold its Global Summit on Equine Safety and Technology from June 12 to 14 in Toronto, Ont. at Woodbine Racetrack.

Canadian harness racing

Race Dates Announced For 10 Ontario Tracks

December 20, 2023

On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the approved 2024 race date schedules for some of Ontario's racetracks.

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

McLinchey, Lawson Named Vice-Presidents At Woodbine

November 16, 2023

Woodbine Entertainment’s Bill Ford, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Racing, announced on Thursday, Nov. 16 that Woodbine has solidified its racing leadership team with the promotions o...

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Woodbine Releases Corporate Responsibility Report

October 19, 2023

Woodbine Entertainment has released its 2022-2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, with this year’s theme focused on “honouring our past, building our future.”

Monte McNaughton

Woodbine Adds McNaughton To Executive Team

October 17, 2023

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Tuesday, Oct. 17 the appointment of former Ontario politician Monte McNaughton as Executive Vice President, Industry Relations and People Experience.

Updates To Woodbine Board

August 02, 2023

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Wednesday, Aug. 2 that it has appointed long-time leading Standardbred owner and breeder Brad Grant, and Canadian sports business executive Scott Mitchell to its Bo...

A rendering of the front entrance to the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

Casino Resort Opens At Woodbine Racetrack

The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto located at Woodbine Racetrack opened its doors on Tuesday, June 20.

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Live Racing To Resume At Mohawk, Woodbine

Woodbine Entertainment has announced that live harness racing will resume this evening (June 9) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

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.

Jim Lawson at Woodbine Racetrack

Lawson To Step Down This Fall

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Tuesday, April 11 that Jim Lawson will be stepping down from his role as CEO this fall.