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Watch & Wager on The 166th King’s Plate

August 15, 2025

TORONTO, August 15, 2025 – The 166th King’s Plate is set for this Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack and racing fans will be able to take in all the action through a wide-variety of platforms.

WATCH

Sportsnet One and Citytv will provide live coverage of The King’s Plate from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The broadcast will also include the Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Stakes, which serves as a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” race.

The two-hour King’s Plate network broadcast will cover all the angles and stories leading up to Canada’s most prestigious race. ​

Host Caroline Cameron and racing analyst Mark McKelvie will lead the coverage, along with insights and analysis from host Anna Dua and longtime NHLer and notable racing analyst Eddie Olczyk. Reporter Brodie Lawson will speak with participants and special guests from the walking ring to the winner’s circle. Alanna Nolan will be on horseback to provide trackside views and post-race interviews. Betting analyst Rob Conway will provide wagering analysis. Lauren Howe will be reporting from the various parties at Woodbine, while Katrina Squazzin will be live from downtown Toronto at the Sankofa Square watch party.

Woodbine’s simulcast will have its full race-day coverage, available on Woodbine’s website and YouTube channel. Hosts Jeff Bratt and Elissa Blowe will take horseplayers through the day, including an expanded pre-game show at 11:45 a.m.

Track announcer Robert Geller will call his 11th consecutive Plate.

The team at America’s Best Racing will have a special King’s Plate stream on Saturday afternoon, featuring special guests and racing analysis. The stream will begin at 3:30 p.m.

DRF Espanol also returns to provide Spanish commentary of The King’s Plate.

WAGER

Horseplayers in Canada can watch and wager through HPIbet and are encouraged to download the new HPIbet app from the App Store or on Android.

New sign-ups to HPIbet that wager $100 in their first 30 days will get $100 in free bets bonus.

HPIbet is also offering a $5,000 Early Pick-5 Hit & Split. Those that play the Pick-5 through HPIbet and are successful will split an extra $5,000. Opt-in is required.

Wagering is also available in Ontario through bet365 and now through OLG.ca and OLG app.

Horseplayers can also attend their local Champions Off-Track Betting location to watch and wager on The King’s Plate. To find a location, click here.

Woodbine Mohawk Park is also hosting a King’s Plate Viewing Party throughout the day Saturday ahead of live racing at 6:35 p.m. For more information, click here.

Horseplayers outside of Canada can play along through their local ADW.

FanDuel TV will broadcast The King’s Plate live in the United States.

The wagering menu for The King’s Plate card includes a new Kings & Queens Pick-3, several prominent guarantees and a pair of mandatory payouts.

  • Kings & Queens Pick-3 (King’s Plate, G1 E.P. Taylor and G2 King Edward) – $5 minimum and low 15 per cent takeout
  • $1 million in Pick-5 guarantees – $200,000 Early Pick-5, $400,000 Middle Pick-5 and $400,000 Late Pick-5
  • Mandatory Payouts – Power Pick-6 and Jackpot Hi-5

TIMES

Post time for Saturday’s King’s Plate card is 12:45 p.m. (ET).

Post time for The King’s Plate race (Race 9) is 5:34 p.m. (ET).

LINKS

For more news and updates on The King’s Plate, visit Woodbine.com or follow @WoodbineTB on all social platforms and @WoodbineComms on X.

Toronto ON,August 23, 2024.Woodbine.165th King’s Plate.Caitlinhergrtness Jockey Rafael Hernandez, owners Siena Farm LLC, and WinStar Farm LLC, trainer Kevin Attard.Woodbine/ Michael Burns Photo
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