Woodbine Entertainment’s board of directors today announced the unanimous appointment of sports and business leader Michael Copeland as chief executive officer effective Oct. 1. Jim Lawson was appointed to executive chair.
The Swinger/Omni wager will be available on all races at both Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park beginning June 1. A popular international wager, it requires horseplayers to select two of the top three finishers in a race.
Woodbine is pleased to launch the offering of direct deposits in United States dollars for purse payments as of June 1.
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting an ownership seminar for prospective and current owners and breeders June 23-24 at Woodbine in Toronto.
Woodbine Entertainment May 4 announced the addition of long-time prominent Thoroughbred breeder Yvonne Schwabe and perennial leading Standardbred owner and breeder Brad Grant to committees for its board of directors.
Woodbine Entertainment is set to launch its 2023 Thoroughbred racing season April 22 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario.
Fort Erie Race Track is clashing with Woodbine over changes to the Canadian Triple Crown schedule as well as rules that Woodbine has put in place on shipping between the two tracks.