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Luster Wins the 167th King’s Plate!

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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 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.

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  • 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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Luster and jockey John Velazquez winning the 167th King's Plate on August 15, 2026 at Woodbine Racetrack (Michael Burns Photo)

Luster Dominates King’s Plate in Commanding 7¼-Length Victory

TORONTO, August 15, 2026 – Luster, ridden by John Velazquez and trained by Josie Carroll, reigned over her rivals in the 167th edition of The King’s Plate on Saturday at Woodbine. After a head-turning 5 ½-length triumph in the Woodbine Oaks on July 19, pundits wondered what Luster would have in store for an encore. […]

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Luster and grooms with the King's Plate trophy at the Post Position Draw and Media Event on August 11, 2026 (Michael Burns Photo)

Field of 12 set for Saturday’s 167th King’s Plate

TORONTO, August 11, 2026 – Twelve sophomores, including the filly Luster, will contest the $1 million King’s Plate, first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, showcasing an outstanding stakes-filled Saturday card of racing at Woodbine. The 167th edition of The King’s Plate, North America’s oldest continually run race, contested at 1 ¼ miles on the [...]

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167th King's Plate - Media Guide

167th King’s Plate – Media Guide

The 167th running of The King’s Plate will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Woodbine Racetrack. This year’s event promises to be a memorable celebration of horse racing, bringing together top participants, racing fans and members of the media for one of the sport’s most anticipated days. Please use this media guide to [...]

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