by John Siscos, WEG Communications

Toronto, ON — Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association today jointly announced a new agreement that has established minimum purse levels and race dates for the next five years.

“The five-year agreement provides a level of stability and purse certainty for our horsemen to plan for the future,” said Bill O’Donnell, President of COSA. “WEG has clearly shown a significant commitment to our sport in these evolving and challenging times.”

“Confirming our ongoing relationship with COSA through 2019 represents a key plank to re-energizing the Standardbred racing business in Ontario,” said Jamie Martin, Executive Vice-President of Racing. “We look forward to working together as new opportunities develop.”

The contract runs through March 31, 2019.