Thoroughbred Racing

• Woodbine opening racing season on schedule for 1st time since 2019

  Woodbine Entertainment says it will be launching its thoroughbred racing season on schedule for the first time since 2019. 

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2022
  
• Saskatoon city councillors show no interest in blocking Marquis Downs closure

  Saskatoon city council has no say in the business operations of Prairieland Park, meaning Marquis Downs’ future is not up to elected officials.

  Canada

  May 10, 2021
  
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• Woodbine Entertainment CEO ‘cautiously optimistic’ 2021 thoroughbred season will open on time

  But Lawson, the CEO of Woodbine Entertainment, said in an update to horse people the thoroughbred opener could go ahead as scheduled with approval from Toronto Public Health.

  Sports

  Apr 2, 2021
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• Prairieland Park axes thoroughbred racing, pursuing professional soccer team

  Prairieland Park announced it is permanently cancelling thoroughbred racing at Marquis Downs as it pursues a Canadian Premier League franchise.

  Sports

  Mar 12, 2021
• 10-year deal brings thoroughbred horse racing back to Calgary

  After a nine-year absence, thoroughbred racing returned to the Calgary area this season at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.

  Nov 4, 2017
• 4 proposals submitted to build horse racing facility in Edmonton area

  Four organizations have officially thrown their hat into the race to build, own and operate a horse racing track in the Edmonton area.

  Economy

  Aug 9, 2016
• Enoch Cree Nation hopes to bring horse racing to community west of Edmonton

  With horse racing leaving Northlands at the end of 2016, the Enoch Cree Nation hopes to bring horse racing to the community.

  Sports

  May 24, 2016