Ladies of the Lawn

Launched in 2019, Woodbine’s Ladies of the Lawn is a points-based bonus series that includes three premier turf races for fillies and mares. The owner of the horse who has accumulated the most points upon the conclusion of the three premier races will receive a $50,000 bonus, while the owner who horse who accumulated the second and third most points will receive a $15,000 and $10,000 bonus respectively.

The Ladies of the Lawn series begins on Sunday, August 22, with the Dance Smartly Stakes, followed by the Canadian Stakes on Saturday, September 18 and concluding with the E.P. Taylor Stakes on Sunday, October 17. Each race will be contested on the renowned E.P. Taylor Turf Course.

As part of the Ladies of the Lawn series, Woodbine is supporting charity Rethink Breast Cancer. From August 22 to October 17, racing enthusiasts can bid on specially designed pillows created from new saddle towels featuring the Rethink Breast Cancer logo. Proceeds from the online auction will be donated to Rethink Breast Cancer to assist those living with breast cancer.

Woodbine Entertainment hosts Canada's premier Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing and is renowned for its major races including the Queen's Plate and North America Cup.

Our Woodbine Cares initiatives are all about investing the in the communities in which we live, work and play. Through the Foundation, over $100K is given every year to small and big charitable organizations doing valuable work in the communities.