Woodbine Entertainment, with consultation from the Ontario Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, announced a purse increase for Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack.
Effective Thursday, October 13, Woodbine will boost purses by 10 percent for all overnight races (not including Maiden Allowance Races). The starters bonus will also rise from $400 to $500.
These changes will be reflected in Condition Book 9.
Also, beginning Friday, October 7, the first race post time for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays will change to 1:20 p.m. from 1:10 p.m. Thursday evening post time will remain at 4:50 p.m.
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