Woodbine's E.P. Taylor Turf Course to Reopen Aug. 8
Woodbine Entertainment announced the E.P. Taylor Turf Course is scheduled to return to racing use Aug. 8—several weeks ahead of the original Sept. 1 reopening target.
Woodbine Entertainment announced the E.P. Taylor Turf Course is scheduled to return to racing use Aug. 8—several weeks ahead of the original Sept. 1 reopening target.
With Hall of Famer John Velazquez barely needing to ask her for anything, Luster dominated her rivals in the $535,166 Woodbine Oaks July 19.
Woodbine will honor retired dual Hall of Fame trainer Roger Attfield July 19, Woodbine Oaks day. A special on-track presentation will take place following Sunday's second race.
Woodbine announces a new partnership with Citytv, Sportsnet, and CBC that will bring its marquee racing events to audiences across network television and streaming platforms throughout the 2026 racing season.
While working with Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Woodbine Racetrack has canceled its live racing card July 16 due to poor air quality.
Luster, coming off her first graded stakes victory in the June 27 Selene Stakes (G3) at Woodbine, figures to shine when she battles six other Canadian-bred 3-year-old fillies in the July 19 Woodbine Oaks.
Ontario's Thoroughbred racing community announced July 13 significant purse enhancements for the 2026 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack. In addition to higher purses, more money will be provided for breeders' awards.
Woodbine Entertainment, with approval from the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario and consultation from the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, has added a rescheduled race date for July 6 at Woodbine.
Woodbine announced July 2 that racing July 3 has been canceled because of ongoing underground infrastructure repairs. Contractors remain on-site working to resolve the issue.