Harness racing to make full-time move to Mohawk Racetrack in 2018
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — Canada’s biggest harness-racing track is getting a facelift.
Woodbine Entertainment pledged over $10 million for Mohawk Racetrack on Tuesday for upgrades to the facility that will allow it to offer year-round harness racing as early as 2018.
Woodbine chief executive officer Jim Lawson made the announcement prior to the draw for the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup. Canada’s richest harness race is slated for Saturday at Mohawk.
“We recognize more than ever we’re in a competitive sports and entertainment world and we can’t stand still,” Lawson said. “You need to invest money to attract people and that’s what we’re going to do.