Proposed Complex Gaining Momentum September 23, 2014 On September 15, Pickering Council in Ontario voted 4-3 in favour of an application to re-zone three sections of land which could lead to the erection of the proposed ‘Durham Live’ complex. The propos...
Eight Per Cent Takeout On New Wager September 11, 2014 On Thursday, September 11, the Meadowlands Racetrack announced the addition of a new wager to its wagering menu. It is a low-takeout Super High-Five Jackpot which will be offered with a 20-cent minimu...
Enhanced Testing Announced August 27, 2014 On Wednesday, August 27, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that the current out-of-competition testing program relating to Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack will be enhanced.
Autumn Series Details Announced August 26, 2014 The Woodbine Entertainment Group has announced the details for this year’s Ontario Sired Autumn Series.
Handle Increase At Alliance Tracks August 14, 2014 It’s been over four months since the launch of the Standardbred Alliance in Ontario on April 1 and wagering on Standardbred horse races at these tracks is already seeing a sharp increase compared to t...
Industry Meeting Set For Thursday July 18, 2014 On today's edition of Trot Radio we speak to John Snobelen for more information regarding next Thursday's Industry Information Session in Milton, Ont. and get an update on what's happening behind the ...
Updated: Woodbine Cancels T-Bred Card July 16, 2014 Trot Insider has learned that Woodbine Racetrack has cancelled its Wednesday night card of thoroughbred racing following the sixth race due to an evacuation of the OLG slots floor.
WEG Hosts Local PanAm Summer Games July 16, 2014 Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) announced on Wednesday that in the spirit of the 2015 Toronto Pan Am and Parapan American Games, it will partner with P4K Hub Rexdale Community Health Centre to host...
Trevor Ritchie Retires From Driving July 07, 2014 Trot Insider has learned that O'Brien Award winning driver Trevor Ritchie, one of the most respected and accomplished drivers in Canadian harness racing, is handing over the reins and retiring from ac...
Filly Lexie Lou Wins Queen's Plate July 06, 2014 Gary Barber’s Lexie Lou, confidently handled by jockey Patrick Husbands, took over in upper stretch from pacesetter Asserting Bear and went on to a comfortable one and one-half length victory over Ami...
Rider, Horse Perish At Woodbine June 24, 2014 Reports indicate that a horse and exercise rider were pronounced dead after a tragic incident at Woodbine Racetrack on Tuesday morning.
TSN, WEG Ink Broadcast Deal June 06, 2014 On Friday, June 6, TSN announced a new multi-year deal with the Woodbine Entertainment Group that will see Canada’s Sports Leader broadcast every race from the Canadian Triple Crown series as well as ...