TORONTO — Woodbine Entertainment made the announcement Monday that it will resume live horse racing this weekend. That means harness racing will resume Friday at Woodbine Mohawk Park, with thoroughbred racing beginning Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack.
Racing at both venues will go without spectators and only essential personnel. Each track has implemented strict health-and-safety protocols. “The horse-racing industry supports tens of thousands of jobs throughout our province, making the return of live racing this weekend very meaningful for many people,” Jim Lawson, the CEO of Woodbine Entertainment, said in a statement. “We have spent a significant amount of time and resources developing and implementing physical distancing protocols to