Woodbine Racetrack

Lawson Provides Update

On Thursday, May 21, Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson provided an update in regard to Woodbine Mohawk Park and Woodbine Racetrack, both of which are gearing up for the return of live pari-mutuel ...

EHV-1 Cases At Woodbine Up To 20

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) continues to monitor cases of the neurotropic strain of EHV-1 present at Woodbine Racetrack.

Quarantine In Woodbine Backstretch

Multiple reports state that a pair of Thoroughbreds from a barn in the Woodbine Racetrack backstretch have tested positive for Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1 and that a quarantine is currently in place.

Ontario 'Horse Racing' Can Open / Expand Services Effective May 19

On Thursday, May 14, the Ontario government announced the retailers, seasonal businesses and health and community service providers that will be permitted to open or expand their services on Tuesday, ...

Lawson Hoping For June Return

In the wake of the Ontario Government announcing the slight loosening of COVID-19 protocols, Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson has been cited as conveying that he is cautiously optimistic that liv...

Purse Funds Re-Allocation Program Update; Lawson Q&A Replay Online

On Monday, April 20, Ontario Racing (OR) communicated a few helpful updates to horsepeople in the provincial industry, given that the purse funds re-allocation program has been announced and that appl...

North America Cup Postponed

On Wednesday, April 15, Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson announced that the 2020 Pepsi North America Cup has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Queen’s Plate Postponed

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 that the 161st running of the Queen’s Plate will be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Woodbine Backstretch Procedures Set

Woodbine Entertainment has announced the set of procedures it has implemented for the care of Thoroughbreds in the backstretch area of Woodbine Racetrack during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SC Rewind: New Woodbine Opens

In the latest edition of 'Rewind,' Robert Smith retraces and recalls the 1956 opening of the New Woodbine Racetrack just north of Metropolitan Toronto.

Efforts To Secure Relief Continue

“We’re working with the government on a relief fund, but we’re putting so many grooms and hot walkers and everyone else out of work. And despite the perception that horse owners are wealthy, they real...

Woodbine T-Bred Meet Postponed

Woodbine Entertainment has announced that it has postponed the start of the 2020 Thoroughbred season at Woodbine Racetrack until further notice.