Woodbine Entertainment Group

Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) announced a five-year, $100,000 pledge, in support of William Osler Health System Foundation’s

Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced the appointment of Ms. Christine Magee and Mr. Hugh Mitchell to its Board of Directors. Ms. Magee is the co-founder of Sleep Country Canada, the largest retailer of mattresses in the country. She has spent the majority of her professional life effectively building Sleep Country Canada into a prominent, much-admired […]

The Board of Directors of Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) announced the appointment of Jim Lawson as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) and Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) will further enhance the ORC’s current Out of Competition Testing (OCT) program. WEG will apply for reimbursement of qualifying out-of-pocket testing and laboratory expenses through The Jockey Club’s Out of Competition Testing Grant Fund (“Grant Fund”). The Grant Fund has been established by The Jockey […]

Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced that President and CEO, Nick Eaves, will be leaving the company on March 31, 2015. Eaves took on the role of CEO in 2010, with a mandate to establish a new and stable foundation for WEG, its role in the horse racing industry, and its future. With this now […]

Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Horses Offering People Encouragement (HOPE) pilot project. “We are thrilled to see the inspiring outcomes of this program,” says Nick Eaves, WEG President and CEO. “WEG is committed to supporting racehorse adoption and placement programs to ensure the welfare, safety and dignity […]

Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today announced an initiative in an effort to enhance its Thoroughbred allowance race program at Woodbine. Effective immediately, until the end of the meet on Sunday, December 7, WEG will give $1,000 to the owner per ship-in starter in allowance races. Eligible horses must be stabled and trained outside Ontario. “This […]

Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) announced the hiring of Stuart Slagle as its new Thoroughbred Racing Secretary. Slagle, 47, is currently the Racing Secretary at Hastings Park. His appointment at Woodbine is effective November 10. After stops at race offices across the continent, including Colonial Downs, Sunland Park and the Maryland Jockey Club, he became the […]

Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) wrapped up its Woodbine Cares Week celebrations with the 16th annual Woodbine Turf Races, in support of United Way Toronto, Sunday morning at Woodbine. Dozens of participants of all ages enjoyed the unique experience of running/walking on Woodbine’s world-renowned E.P. Taylor turf course. This fun fund-raising event, featuring participation from WEG […]

Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today announced “Woodbine Cares Week,” a celebration of valuable Woodbine-supported community organizations and causes that contribute so much to the life, health and vibrancy of Toronto. Kicking off at the Woodbine Mile Post Position Draw today, Woodbine Cares Week will feature special announcements, events and an online contest with a $10,000 […]

Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) will enhance the ORC’s current Out of Competition Testing (OCT) program. Effective immediately, WEG will apply for reimbursement of qualifying out-of-pocket testing and laboratory expenses through The Jockey Club’s Out of Competition Testing Grant Fund (“Grant Fund”). The Grant Fund has been established by The Jockey Club to assist […]

Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has added another handicapping tool to the Thoroughbred horseplayer’s arsenal. Beginning Friday, August 8, Woodbine will report the TurfTrax GoingStick measurement in its daily track maintenance commentary. The “GoingStick” will offer a systematic and objective assessment of the condition of the E.P Taylor Turf Course. The device, when inserted in the […]

The Woodbine Entertainment Group is offering the WEG Higher Education Award to children of WEG employees or licensed backstretch members. Awards will be given to two students with bursaries of up to $1,000. The bursaries are based on financial need, academic standing and community involvement. Evaluation of the applicants will be undertaken by an independent […]

Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced another phase in its goal of offering the highest quality racetrack experience to horseplayers and passionate fans of the sport. Beginning Wednesday, June 25, the Woodbine Thoroughbred simulcast feed will be produced in High Definition (HD) in a new production control room located on the fourth floor of the […]

The  Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario wishes to clarify the memo issued on February 27th (see below) with the following statement: Further to the memo issued to Woodbine Thoroughbred Horsemen on February 27th, regarding the revisions to the Ontario Sire Racing Program for 2014, we would like to provide clarification. 1. The 40% […]