Milton, ON – Woodbine Entertainment announced today (Dec. 21) that live Standardbred Racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park will be temporarily suspended as a result of the Government of Ontario imposing a Provincewide Shutdown for at least 28 days starting on Saturday (Dec. 26) at 12:01 a.m.

In an effort to provide horsepeople with additional racing opportunities prior to the mandated shutdown, Woodbine has received approval from the AGCO to add two cards of live racing to its schedule for this Wednesday (Dec. 23). The doubleheader will begin with an afternoon card at 2 p.m. followed by an evening card at 7 p.m.

The afternoon card is the previously drawn Tuesday (Dec. 22) card for Flamboro Downs.

Woodbine Mohawk Park will suspend racing following the evening card on Wednesday.

“While we are disappointed that we must temporarily suspend live racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park, we continue to be supportive of the Government’s efforts to manage the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Jim Lawson, CEO, Woodbine Entertainment. “The safety of our employees, horsepeople, customers and communities will always be our highest priority. As we have demonstrated throughout the pandemic, we will continue to be leaders in health and safety and look forward to when we can safely resume live racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park that supports thousands of people in the region who depend on it.”

Standardbred racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park will be temporarily suspended following the two race cards scheduled for Wednesday.

As a result of the suspension of racing, Woodbine Mohawk Park will be closed and not available for training as of Thursday (Dec. 24).

Woodbine Entertainment will provide updates as necessary.