Woodbine Winter Series returns with key eligibility changes

MILTON, November 3, 2026 – Woodbine Entertainment has released full details for its upcoming Winter Series at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

The Niagara Series, Valedictory Series, Blizzard Series and Snowshoe Series are all returning, with a notable change that the Blizzard and Snowshoe will now be restricted to Ontario Sired and/or Bred.

The nomination fee for each event is $100 and all four series will feature two $30,000 preliminary legs and a $60,000 added money final. Nominations close December 1.

The full conditions and dates for all four series are listed below:

Niagara Series

3-Year-Old Pacing Fillies in 2026. Non-Winners of $60,000 Lifetime as of Midnight October 31, 2026. No Allowances.

Leg 1: Friday, December 11
​Leg 2: Friday, December 18
​Final: Saturday, December 26

Valedictory Series

3-Year-Old Pacing Colts & Geldings in 2026. Non-Winners of $60,000 Lifetime as of Midnight October 31, 2026. No Allowances

Leg 1: Saturday, December 12
​Leg 2: Saturday, December 19
​Final: Saturday, December 26

Blizzard Series (Ontario Sired or Bred)

Ontario Sired or Ontario Bred 3 & 4-Year-Old Pacing Fillies & Mares in 2027. Non-Winners of 2 Races or $30,000 Lifetime as of Midnight October 31, 2026. No Allowances

Leg 1: Friday, January 15
​Leg 2: Friday, January 22
​Final: Saturday, January 30

Snowshoe Series (Ontario Sired or Bred)

Ontario Sired or Ontario Bred 3 & 4-Year-Old Pacing Colts, Horses & Geldings in 2027. Non-Winners of 2 Races or $30,000 Lifetime as of Midnight October 31, 2026. No Allowances.

Leg 1: Saturday, January 16
​Leg 2: Saturday, January 23
​Final: Saturday, January 30

To view the nomination form, click here.

 

From Woodbine Entertainment