Woodbine Racetrack

Special Saturday Post Time At Woodbine

November 02, 2012

The Woodbine Entertainment Group would like to inform racing fans and horsepeople that Woodbine’s Saturday night standardbred program will have a special 8:00 p.m. first-race post time.

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WEG Comments On OMAFRA Report

October 31, 2012

The Woodbine Entertainment Group was the second racing operator to respond to the OMAFRA Panel's transition report for the Ontario horse-racing industry on Wednesday, stating that WEG is "pleased that...

Ford Wants Expanded Woodbine Gaming

October 31, 2012

It has been reported that the office of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford supports the idea of casino expansion downtown in the city, but is also interested in expanded gaming at Woodbine Racetrack.

WEG Offers Fractional Triactor Wagering

October 30, 2012

On Tuesday, October 30, the Woodbine Entertainment Group announced it is adding 20-cent triactors to its live fractional betting menu through to the end of the year.

Grand Slam For Undercover Strike; O’Sullivan Triples

October 30, 2012

Since making a break and finishing up the track in a conditioned assignment at Mohawk Racetrack in mid-September OSS graduate Undercover Strike has been untouchable.

Woodbine Cancels After Seven

October 29, 2012

Woodbine Racetrack pulled the plug on Monday evening's harness racing program after Race 7 due to inclement weather conditions.

Report Names CNE As Best Spot For T.O. Casino Expansion

October 29, 2012

A highly-anticipated report by Toronto City Manager Joseph Pennachetti regarding casino expansion in the city was released today (Monday, October 29). The report has determined that gaming expansion a...

WEG Nov. 1 Stakes Noms Deadline Nears

October 29, 2012

The Woodbine Entertainment Group has issued a reminder to all trainers and owners that Thursday, November 1 is the closing date for nominations to the Ontario Sired Autumn Series.

McKelvie Crowned 'Pen Vs. Chip' Champ

October 29, 2012

After 63 race cards consisting of 808 races handicapped, 'Pen Handicapper' Mark McKelvie of Milton, Ont. was crowned champion of HANA Harness’ The Pen vs.

Hurricane Sandy Forces Early Closures, Cancellations

October 28, 2012

The Eastern Seaboard of North America is currently feeling the wrath of what meteorologists have dubbed a 'Frankenstorm', and the harness racing industry is among the businesses bracing for the blast ...

Supplement Pays Off For Farrow

October 28, 2012

Winning driver Ron Pierce said a monkey could have driven Intimidate to victory in the $546,987 Breeders Crown final for three-year-old trotting colts on Saturday. Co-owner Judy Farrow disagrees.

Takter Named Most Valuable Trainer

October 28, 2012

Jimmy Takter, who entered Saturday’s $6.1 million Breeders Crown as the all-time leader in purse earnings in the history of the championship series, exited the festivities at Woodbine Racetrack with t...