Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) today jointly announced Woodbine’s 2015 Thoroughbred racing calendar.

Opening day for Woodbine’s 60th season, which will offer 133 dates pending Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) approval, is set for Saturday, April 11, with closing day scheduled for Sunday, December 6.

The 156th running of the Queen’s Plate, first jewel in Canada’s Triple Crown of Racing, is set for Sunday, July 5 with a special first race post time of 12 p.m.

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