Woodbine Entertainment today announced Tim Lawson has been named the new Director of Thoroughbred Racing for Woodbine Racetrack.

Promoted from Manager of Racing Development and Stabling Operations, Lawson has spent several years working across Canada and in the United States in various racing operation positions.

Lawson spent time in Alberta with Century Casinos as the Thoroughbred Racing Secretary for Century Downs and was a Project Manager for the construction of Edmonton’s Century Mile. He has also worked in Lexington, Kentucky with Keeneland Sales and Racing.

During his time at Woodbine Entertainment, Lawson has served as Assistant Racing Secretary for both Thoroughbred and Standardbred Racing prior to moving into Racing Development and Stabling Operations.

Lawson will begin his role as Director of Thoroughbred Racing effective immediately.