Woodbine Cancels Friday Racing

TORONTO, July 27, 2023— Due to the extreme heat warning forecasted for tomorrow in the Toronto area, and in consultation with veterinarians and the HBPA, Woodbine has made the decision to cancel live thoroughbred racing on Friday, July 28, as a precaution for equine welfare and the safety of all racing participants.

Live racing is scheduled to return on Saturday, July 29.

Friday’s races will be offered to be carded for Thursday, August 3.

Woodbine will also endeavour to make up for today and Friday's cancelled races by adding additional races over the next few race cards.

Grace Martin Communications Specialist, Woodbine Entertainment

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About Woodbine Entertainment

Woodbine Entertainment is the largest horse racing operator in Canada, with Thoroughbred horse racing at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, and Standardbred horse racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Milton. Woodbine Entertaiment also owns and operates HPIbet, Canada’s only betting platform dedicated to horse racing. Woodbine and Mohawk Park are host to several world-class racing events including The King’s Plate, three Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series races, and the Pepsi North America Cup. Run without share capital, Woodbine Entertainment has a mandate to financially invest all profit back into the horse racing industry and the 25,000 jobs it supports across Ontario.

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555 Rexdale Blvd. Toronto, Ontario.