Campbellville, ON — Woodbine Entertainment has announced that the 37th running of the Pepsi North America Cup will be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event was originally scheduled for Saturday (June 20). While a new date has not been confirmed, Woodbine Entertainment intends to host the North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park, subject to recommendations and restrictions from government and health officials related to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

“The Pepsi North America Cup is one of the most prominent and celebrated harness races in North America,” said Jim Lawson, CEO, Woodbine Entertainment. “We appreciate that the race is part of a larger stakes schedule that is carefully managed by stakeholders across the continent. We intend to work as much as possible with other racing jurisdictions to reschedule the Pepsi North America Cup at the optimal time in 2020.”

Last month, Woodbine Entertainment announced that it would temporarily suspend live racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park starting March 20. The decision is consistent with the Government of Ontario’s orders to close all non-essential businesses to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Due to the temporarily suspended season, a revised stakes schedule is required and will be announced at the appropriate time.