Woodbine Racetrack

Toronto Star Apologizes To Horse Owner

September 09, 2013

The Toronto Star has printed an apology to thoroughbred owner Bruno Schickedanz in regard to stories it ran in 2010 relating to the death of former Canadian thoroughbred of the year Wake At Noon.

Eaves: Taking Standardbred Racing Out Of GTA "Would Be A Mistake"

"I think it would be a mistake to take live standardbred racing out of the Toronto market where the vast majority of people are. The draft plan didn't say that we thought it was a good idea. In fact, ...

Woodbine Consultation Draws Crowd; Meeting In Ajax Wednesday

Those looking to have their voice heard regarding the future of the Ontario horse racing are now looking forward to Wednesday afternoon at Ajax Downs, as a passionate panel of invested industry member...

Photos Of Woodbine Flooding

While the future of standardbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack has been put under question by the Horse Racing Transition Panel, for the time being parts of facility have been put underwater.

Midnight Aria Wins 154th Queen’s Plate

Tucci Stables’ Midnight Aria, with Jesse Campbell, went right to the front in Canada’s most famous horse race, the Queen’s Plate, and proceeded to wire his rivals, desperately hanging on to defeat fav...

New Twist For CBC's 'Plate' Coverage

The CBC has announced that if you click onto its website this weekend to view the 154th running of the Queen's Plate, you may just see horse racing presented in a way you haven't seen before.

ORC Lifts Woodbine Barn 1 Restrictions

On Wednesday, June 26, the Ontario Racing Commission released a Notice to the Industry on behalf of Dr. Adam Chambers stating that all restrictions that had been placed on Barn 1 at Woodbine Racetrack...

Vaughan Announces Casino Conditions

The City of Vaughan has announced the conditions which must be met in order for a casino to be built within its borders.

ORC Update On EHV-1 Quarantine

On Wednesday, June 19, the Ontario Racing Commission issued an update regarding the backstretch barn quarantine at Woodbine Racetrack relating to the recent EHV-1 situation.

Track Funding Details Released

The government of Ontario has signed agreements for transition funding with 12 racetracks for the 2013-2014 racing season.

Update On Woodbine EHV-1 Cases

Ontario Racing Commission's Manager of Veterinary Services, Dr. Adam Chambers, has confirmed that for all horses stabled in Barn 3 at Woodbine Racetrack, negative results have been returned for PCR (p...

Confirmed Reports Of EHV-1 At Woodbine

The Ontario Racing Commission has released a Notice to the Industry stating that restrictions have been put in place at Woodbine Racetrack, where Barn 1 has been quarantined after a two-year-old thoro...