Ladies of the Lawn Series Returns at Woodbine

The Ladies of the Lawn series, which will now feature a $250,000 bonus, will return to Woodbine in 2022. Launched in 2019, the Ladies of the Lawn Series consists of three premier turf races for fillies and mares: the July 24 GII Dance Smartly S., the Aug. 21 GII Canadian S. and the Oct. 8 GI E.P. Taylor S.

The owner of any horse to sweep all three races will receive a $250,000 bonus. Should no horse sweep the series, a $50,000 bonus will be paid out to the connections of the horse that accumulates the most points during the series.

“The Ladies of the Lawn Series has received tremendous feedback over the last few years,” said Tim Lawson, Director of Thoroughbred Racing for Woodbine. “The addition of a $250,000 bonus should provide not only incentive for owners and trainers to point their fillies and mares at these premier races, but also raise the profile of this series with horseplayers, fans and racing participants.”

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Tim Lawson Named Woodbine’s Director of Thoroughbred Racing

Woodbine Entertainment has named Tim Lawson, Woodbine's former manager of racing development and stabling operations, as the new Director of Thoroughbred Racing. He had also previously served as assistant racing secretary for both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing at the Toronto-area track.

Lawson, the son of Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson, interned for Keeneland Sales and Racing before working in various positions at Century Downs, including as racing secretary, and as a project manager for Century Mile. Both Century Downs and Century Mile are located in Alberta.

Lawson's new role will begin immediately.

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Woodbine: Tim Lawson Promoted To Director Of Thoroughbred Racing

Woodbine Entertainment announced Friday that Tim Lawson has been named the new Director of Thoroughbred Racing for Woodbine Racetrack.

Promoted from Manager of Racing Development and Stabling Operations, Lawson has spent several years working across Canada and in the United States in various racing operation positions.

Lawson spent time in Alberta with Century Casinos as the Thoroughbred Racing Secretary for Century Downs and was a Project Manager for the construction of Edmonton's Century Mile. He has also worked in Lexington, Kentucky with Keeneland Sales and Racing.

During his time at Woodbine Entertainment, Lawson has served as Assistant Racing Secretary for both Thoroughbred and Standardbred Racing prior to moving into Racing Development and Stabling Operations.

Lawson will begin his role as Director of Thoroughbred Racing effective immediately.

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