Woodbine Head Clocker and Oddsmaker Ernie Perri offers up a look at a handful of King’s Plate (August 20) prospects who have caught his eye.
“Courtly Ro, a 3-year-old filly for trainer Kevin Attard, has been working with Gold Magic and getting the better of him lately. Fillies have done really well in this race.”
![Courtly Ro and jockey Kazushi Kimura winning race 3 on August 20, 2023 at Woodbine (Michael Burns Photo)](https://woodbine.com/kingsplate/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/06/Courtly-Ro-800x533.jpeg)
“Poulin in O T for Steve Owens has been working extensively. His latest work was in a strong :59.60 from the gate, beating company. He is on track for some good things this year.”
![Poulin in O T and jockey Patrick Husbands winning the 2022 Frost King Stakes at Woodbine (Michael Burns Photo)](https://woodbine.com/kingsplate/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/06/Poulin-in-O-T-2-800x533.jpeg)
“Midnight in Malibu for hall of fame trainer Sid Attard last worked on May 28 in :59.40. This colt is cast as a longshot, currently being only a maiden-breaker. He has been showing potential in the mornings. We will keep an eye on his next start.”
![Midnight In Malibu and jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson winning race 6 on December 11, 2022 at Woodbine (Michael Burns Photo)](https://woodbine.com/kingsplate/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/06/Midnight-in-Malibu-800x533.jpeg)
“Stanley House for Mike DePaulo was a sharp maiden-breaker at Gulfstream. He came back here with a strong second against older horses and has been working very well.”
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“Twin City for trainer/co-owner Stuart Simon was on my top five horses to watch this year. He had been working well this spring and ran really well to win the King Corrie in a gutsy effort. He will get better with longer distance races.”
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Ernie Perri / @WoodbineClocker