Five-Year-Old Racehorse Owner July 18, 2016 There is an ongoing push in today’s racing environment to tap into the younger demographic and attract new owners and customers to the game. A mainstream Toronto publication has run a profile piece on...
The Queen Attends Harness Races July 08, 2016 On Friday, July 8, Queen Elizabeth II, was in attendance at Musselburgh Racecourse in Scotland to revel in the 200th anniversary celebrations that were occurring. Her Majesty was able to watch some li...
Woodbine, T-Bred Horsepeople Ink Deal June 15, 2016 The Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario recently announced the signing of a contract that guarantees 133 dates of Thoroughbred racing at Wo...
Race Date Amendment Approved June 02, 2016 On Thursday, June 2, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that it has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to the 2016 race date schedules for Mohawk Racetra...
Backing The Price Of Admission May 27, 2016 “I paid $7 to get into our son’s seventh-grade wrestling meet. Everyone charges admission, and we need it if we’re going to get things turned around.”
Large Date-Change Request May 12, 2016 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has announced that the Woodbine Entertainment Group has requesting approval for a substantial amendment to the race-date schedule for Mohawk Racetrack and ...
Queen’s Plate Concert Announced May 05, 2016 This week the Woodbine Entertainment Group unveiled its plans for the live concert that it has planned for Queen’s Plate Day, Sunday, July 3 at Woodbine Racetrack. In addition to being a great show in...
Bill Megens: A Lifetime In Racing April 18, 2016 The trotting colts bore down the long Woodbine stretch in the yellow pools of light, like torpedoes from a distant war. Up the slope on a turn waited Bill Megens -- trainer/breeder/owner/sometime dri...
Woodbine Adds EV Charging Station April 15, 2016 Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced that an electric vehicle charging station by AddÉnergie is now operational at Woodbine Racetrack.
Alliance Wagering Exceeds Expectations April 13, 2016 The Standardbred Alliance acknowledged Wednesday that its customer-driven focus is responsible for strong wagering results the racetrack association achieved in its second year.
War N Munn Wins Youthful Final April 09, 2016 War N Munn rallied home off cover to defeat a trio of North America Cup eligible colts in the $39,800 final of the Youthful Series featured on an eventful Saturday night (April 9) at Mohawk Racetrack.
Lawson On Year-Round Mohawk Racing April 07, 2016 Woodbine Entertainment Group officials let it be known last fall that the organization was considering the idea of conducting live Standardbred racing at Mohawk Racetrack year-round. The organization’...