TORONTO, September 11, 2020 – The field is set for Saturday’s $1 million Queen’s Plate at Woodbine and the experts have weighed in with their selections for the final edition of the Queen’s Plate Power Rankings presented by the OLG Canadian Triple Crown. The Power Rankings highlight top contenders leading up to the first leg […]
TORONTO, September 10, 2020 – Art of Almost and Elizabeth Way, both trained by Roger Attfield, will take on eight rivals, including multiple Grade 1 champion Cambier Parc, in Saturday’s $250,000 Canadian Stakes presented by the Japan Racing Association (Grade 2), one of four added-money features that complement the 161st running of The Queen’s Plate. A […]
TORONTO, September 9, 2020 – Plate Trial champ Clayton and multiple stakes-winning filly Curlin’s Voyage will take on 12 other Queen’s Plate hopefuls in the $1 million classic set for 1 ¼ miles on the Woodbine Tapeta this Saturday. The 161st edition of the Queen’s Plate, North America’s oldest continually run race, is the first leg of […]
TORONTO, September 8, 2020 – The post position draw for the 161st running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate, first jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, will be held tomorrow morning (Wednesday, Sept. 9). Racing analyst Jason Portuondo will host the post draw show, which will be streamed live online from Woodbine Racetrack’s broadcast […]
Toronto, On – September 8, 2020 – As part of this year’s Queen’s Plate @ Home, Woodbine Entertainment is creating a new tradition for one of Canada’s most prestigious events. To keep music as a big part of The Queen’s Plate experience, Woodbine Entertainment invited Universal Music Canada artists Jade Eagleson and platinum-selling singer/songwriter Ryland […]
TORONTO, September 6, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that there will be a mandatory payout for the Woodbine Thoroughbred Jackpot Hi-5 next Saturday, Sept. 12 to close out the Queen’s Plate program. Wagering on the Jackpot Hi-5 will be suspended following the Monday, Sept. 7 race card and will not be offered on the […]
EXPERIENCE THE TRADITIONS OF THE QUEEN’S PLATE SAFELY AT MOXIE’S GRILL & BAR The Reklaws to Perform Live Acoustic Set at Moxie’s Grill & Bar Near Woodbine Racetrack TORONTO, September 3, 2020 – The 161st Queen’s Plate is coming to a Moxie’s Grill & Bar Patio and Lounge near you. While this year’s Queen’s Plate […]
By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, September 3, 2020 – Three Queen’s Plate stories, each one a decidedly different recollection of the iconic horse race, but united by one common theme. Trainer Nicholas Gonzalez, farm manager David Whitford and jockey Justin Stein all have fond memories of the oldest continually run Thoroughbred race in North […]
TORONTO, September 2, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment has announced that the post position draw for the 161st running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate, first jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, will be presented online via a live stream on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. Racing analyst Jason Portuondo will host the virtual […]
TORONTO, August 20, 2020 – A victory in the Plate Trial on Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack propelled Clayton to the top spot in the second edition of the 161st Queen’s Plate Power Rankings presented by the OLG Canadian Triple Crown. The Power Rankings highlight top OLG Canadian Triple Crown contenders as voted on by expert […]