Woodbine Entertainment is ready to greenlight its live schedule striving to transform this summer into an exciting period filled with races and wagers. Jim Lawson, Chief Executive Officer, recently pointed out that the horse racing field is ready for the next phase of its development, one that will focus more on the races, instead of the betting possibility they bring.
This Wednesday saw the latest edition of Stronger Together, the online program streamed on the official Woodbine Entertainment webpage. Horse people and fans have the chance to hear Mr. Lawson’s point of view on various topics, as well as his projections regarding the future. His recent appearance made it clear that he is ready to see some changes in the local field.
Horse Racing Launch
Mr. Lawson made it clear that the horse racing field of Ontario is ready for a new phase of its development. At the moment, horse racing enthusiasts focus more on the wagering factor during live events and many of them associate it with gambling. Mr. Lawson stated that this is one of the great engines for the horse racing field revenue.
However, he also pointed out that the spotlight should be on horse racing as a sport, with the thrill coming with it and the professionals involved in its various forms. Horse people train their horses and there is hard work involved. He pointed out that the individuals watching the live events should focus on this part more, instead of simply wagering and associating it solely with gambling.
The Chief Executive Officer also pointed out that he had been criticized for his opinion on the past. Wagering on the live events is the only way horse people are able to rely on a steady income and generous purses, which is why betting is so important to them. However, each of the racehorses could attract attention, and increasing their popularity might be the solution needed.
June 5 Greenlights Horse Racing
Fans should remember the names of the most accomplished horses and shift the focus on getting to know their drivers, trainers, as well as their owners. This week also saw the official announcement that Woodbine Entertainment has inked a partnership with TSN and it is about to see live race broadcasted on the Canadian sports channel. This is projected to increase the popularity of the sport and draw new fans.
Moreover, he reminded that the horse racing leader of Ontario is ready to greenlight its Dark Horse mobile app, which would make it possible for fans to place wagers on the live events commencing this week. June 6 is about to see the Standardbred Jackpot Hi-5 at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The official start of the live season will be this Friday, June 5.
The jackpot itself amounts to CA$236,338.67 right now and it will be paid out this Saturday. The Jackpot Hi-5 will once again bring enhanced purse reaching CA$30,000, a motivation enough for many horse people. February 15, 2020, saw the most recent jackpot payout at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
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