Woodbine, horsemen’s association reach two-year deal to boost purses by $5.7 million

Woodbine, horsemen’s association reach two-year deal to boost purses by $5.7 million

TORONTO — Woodbine's 2025 racing season will begin April 26 after Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) agreed Wednesday on a two-year contract. The deal boosts purses by $5.7 million.

Woodbine, horsemen’s association reach two-year deal to boost purses by $5.7 million – 105.9 The Region

TORONTO — Woodbine’s 2025 racing season will begin April 26 after Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) agreed Wednesday on a two-year contract. The deal boosts purses by $5.7 million. It commits $64.7 million in purses this year and $65 million in 2026, both with 128-day race meets. Woodbine’s 2025 campaign will conclude Dec. 14. “We understand and appreciate that many horse people are…

Woodbine will boost purses under new 2-year agreement

Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario reached an agreement in principle on a new two-year deal that boosts purses by about US$4 million. The new agreement commits US$45.3 million in purses in 2025 and US45.5 million in 2026, both with 128-day race meets. The upcoming 2025 season kicks off on Saturday, April 26, and concludes on Sunday, Dec. 14. “We are very pleased to have reached this agreeme…

Woodbine Entertainment And Ontario HBPA Reach New Two-Year Deal

Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario have reached an agreement in principle on a new two-year deal that boosts purses by $5.7 million, according to a press release from the racetrack on Wednesday afternoon. The new agreement commits $64.7 million in purses in 2025 and $65 million in 2026, both with 128-day race meets. The upcoming 2025 season kicks off on Saturday, Apr. 26 and concludes on Su…

Woodbine Entertainment and HBPA reach new 2-year deal - Woodbine Racetrack

TORONTO, March 26, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) jointly announced today that they have reached an agreement in principle on a new two-year deal that boosts purses by $5.7 million. The new agreement commits $64.7 million in purses in 2025 and $65 million in 2026, both with 128-day race meets. The upcoming 2025 season kicks off on Saturday, April 26 and concludes on Sunday…