Mayor John Tory’s announcement on Tuesday that city-led events in Toronto’s will be banned until June 30 does not prohibit professional sporting events.
With all major sports such as the NHL, NBA and Major League Baseball all on hiatus, these sports could conceivably be back in action before that, albeit with strict measures such as no spectators.
The Queen’s Plate is scheduled for June 27 but Woodbine Entertainment’s CEO Jim Lawson had already spoken to a reviewing of the stakes schedule, since it is not clear when racing can begin. Opening day was set for April 18, but it has been delayed.