On Friday (July 24) Woodbine Mohawk Park issued a statement regarding allowing a limited amount of owners access to the trackside apron while racing is being conducted.
The release appears below.
Dear Horsepeople,
As the Halton Region enters Stage 3 of the Ontario Government’s plan to reopen the provincial economy, we are pleased to inform you that owners (plus one guest each) will be permitted to access the apron (up to a maximum of 100 people) at Woodbine Mohawk Park to watch their horse(s) during live harness racing starting on Tuesday, July 28.
While we are excited to welcome back our owners to the apron at Woodbine Mohawk Park, our approach to resuming our operations remains consistent in putting the safety of our horsepeople, employees and guests first, and to protect our live racing program. Woodbine Mohawk Park will continue to require face coverings to be worn by anyone working or visiting our property.
As we do gradually reopen Woodbine Mohawk Park, we must all continue to follow the COVID-19 prevention protocols that are in place.
To that end, our plan is to gradually reopen Woodbine Mohawk Park. We are currently consulting with the Town of Milton and Halton Health to ensure they are comfortable with our approach and plans. This means that we will not be reopening to the general public at this time and we will provide you with updates regarding that in the coming days.
By Tuesday of next week, we will share with you the protocols owners will need to follow when attending Woodbine Mohawk Park to safely watch their horse(s) race from the apron area.
We sincerely appreciate your patience over the last couple of months.
(Woodbine)