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Friday, August 23, 2024

King’s Plate
History

The Tradition
The Race
Past Winners

Put your finest foot forward and experience unforgettable excitement at Canada’s most prestigious championship Thoroughbred race, The King’s Plate, the first leg of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown.

Where guests bring together on-trend high-fashion, enjoy an array of the finest food and drink, live it up to live music, and witness breathtaking thrills.

Building New Traditions

  • Couples at the King's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Patrick Husbands holding the trophy in the winner’s circle for The 164th King’s Plate on August 20, 2023.
  • Opening ceremony of the King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack
  • A group photo by four gorgeous ladies at the 164th King's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • A packed grandstand and apron at the King's Plate 2023.
  • Patrick Husbands celebrating as the winner of The 164th King’s Plate on August 20, 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • People enjoying at the King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack
  • A view of the 164th King's Plate race from the Stella Artois Terrace at Woodbine racetrack.
  • Posing for a photo at the 164th King’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • A fully packed grandstand at the King's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Trackside Apron booths at the 164th King’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Four women at the Trackside Clubhouse posing for a photo at King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Ladies in a group photo at the 164th King’s Plate on at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Ladies at the Grandstand enjoying the King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine racetrack.
  • A couple at the Lincoln booth at the 164th King’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • A couple in white at the Lincoln corner at King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine racetrack.
  • Chief guest at the Grandstand accompanied by Jim Lawson and his spouse at the 2023 King's Plate.
  • Two couples posing for a photo at the 164th King's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Mark Saunders at the King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Band performing by the Trackside at King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack
  • Ladies in Northern Dancer at the King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Guests enjoying at the trackside apron booth at the 164th King's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • 'Spin to Win' by OLG at the 164th King's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Spectators at the 164th King’s Plate on August 20, 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Guests enjoying drinks at the trackside apron booth at 2023 King's Plate.
  • Hats at the King's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Drinks corner at the King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine racetrack.
  • Photoshoot of a group of people at the 164th King's Plate at Woodbine racetrack.
  • Guests cheering the winner horse of the 164th King's Plate at the Trackside Clubhouse at Woodbine racetrack.
  • Modeling at the King's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Guests enjoying at the 2023 King's Plate at the Trackside Clubhouse at Woodbine racetrack.
  • Guests enjoying the race at the Trackside clubhouse at 164th King's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Track facing view from the Trackside Clubhouse at the 164th King's Plate.
  • A family taking selfies at from the Stella Artois Terrace during King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Guests at the Stella Artois Terrace at 164th King's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Guests enjoying at the Walking ring at King's Plate 2023.
  • A couple handicapping on the next race at the King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Guests at Stella Artois Terrace handicapping on the next race at the King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Aprons at Kings Plate at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Guests dining at Stella Artois Terrace at the King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • Guests dining at the King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack.
  • King's Plate 2023 at Woodbine Racetrack

King’s Plate
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King's Plate 2023

165th Kings Plate, four other outstanding stakes highlight Friday Woodbine card

TORONTO, August 18, 2024 – Thirteen sophomores, including champion and multiple stakes winner My Boy Prince, will contest the $1 million King’s Plate, first leg of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, which highlights a sensational stakes-filled Friday card of racing at Woodbine. The 165th edition of The King’s Plate, North America’s oldest continually run race, contested at […]

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King’s Plate Rescheduled to Friday 

King’s Plate Rescheduled to Friday 

TORONTO, August 17, 2024 — Woodbine Entertainment has rescheduled The 165th King’s Plate to Friday, August 23, 2024.  After heavy rains in the Greater Toronto Area prompted the cancellation of part of Saturday’s card, including The King’s Plate and four other stakes events, the decision was made to run The Plate, North America’s longest continually run […]

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Woodbine Cancels Remainder of Saturday Live Racing Card

Woodbine Cancels Remainder of Saturday Live Racing Card

TORONTO, August 17, 2024— In the interest of safety for our horses and all racing participants, and after consultation with the HBPA, jockeys, and veterinarians, Woodbine Entertainment has cancelled the remainder of Saturday’s live racing card due to unsafe racing conditions caused by heavy rains in the Greater Toronto Area.   Information regarding the rescheduled […]

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Sahin Civaci and My Boy Prince will team up once again, this time to race for Canada`s top prize, the 165th King`s Plate. #KP24

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Sahin Civaci and My Boy Prince will team up once again, this time to race for Canada's top prize, the 165th King's Plate. #KP24

Who will Rule the Day today? #KP24

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Who will Rule the Day today? #KP24

Tomorrow, a new name is linked to the King`s Plate.
#KP24

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Tomorrow, a new name is linked to the King's Plate. #KP24

Rain 🌧️ or shine ☀️ we look forward to welcoming you to the 165th King’s Plate Saturday! Here’s everything you need to know before you go! #kp24

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Rain 🌧️ or shine ☀️ we look forward to welcoming you to the 165th King’s Plate Saturday! Here’s everything you need to know before you go! #kp24

60 years ago, "Canada`s Great Little Horse" Northern Dancer was the victor in the 105th Queen`s Plate. The race would be his last but his impact on racing will be everlasting. #KP24

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60 years ago, "Canada's Great Little Horse" Northern Dancer was the victor in the 105th Queen's Plate. The race would be his last but his impact on racing will be everlasting. #KP24

With the Draw complete, the stage is set for the 165th running of the King`s Plate, the first jewel in the @OLG_CA Canadian Triple Crown. #KP24

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With the Draw complete, the stage is set for the 165th running of the King's Plate, the first jewel in the @OLG_CA Canadian Triple Crown. #KP24

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