TORONTO, August 10, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that platinum-selling Canadian country duo, The Reklaws, have been named the celebrity ambassadors for this year’s 163^rd running of The Queen’s Plate on Sunday, August 21 at Woodbine Racetrack.

Comprised of siblings Jenna and Stuart Walker, The Reklaws are multiple-time CCMA Award winners and have received multiple JUNO Awards nominations. The duo has amassed 250 million-plus streams globally along with 10 gold and seven platinum-certified tracks.

As Queen’s Plate celebrity ambassadors, The Reklaws will take the stage at Woodbine for a special performance, which will also be broadcast live on CTV and TSN (4 p.m. ET). The duo will also perform the ceremonial ‘Riders Up’ call just prior to The Queen’s Plate race.

The Reklaws are no strangers to Woodbine and The Queen’s Plate, having mixed their rural roots and country music fame with the sport of horse racing on multiple occasions. The Reklaws performed the national anthem at The Queen’s Plate in 2018 and teamed with Woodbine in 2020 to film the music video for their single “Where I’m From”, which helped raise funds for racehorse aftercare programs.

“The Reklaws have been great friends of Woodbine and to the horse racing industry, so it makes perfect sense that we welcome them back as this year’s Queen’s Plate celebrity ambassadors,” said Jim Lawson, CEO of Woodbine Entertainment. “It’s been a treat to watch their continued success and we know they will deliver a great performance on Plate day.”

“We’re so excited to be returning to the 163rd Queen’s Plate – it’s always one of our favourite events of the summer,” said the Reklaws’ Stuart Walker. “We’re really humbled to have been asked to join Plate day as a celebrity ambassador and are looking forward to taking the stage to get the party started this year,” echoed Jenna Walker.

Tickets to this year’s Queen’s Plate are on sale now through Ticketmaster.ca with multiple options available. Grandstand seats are selling fast, while limited dining packages and premium experiences also remain.

The Ketel One Clubhouse Social is the ultimate premium Queen’s Plate experience, providing an enchanting social experience that highlights fashion, delectable gourmet treats, live music and much more in a relaxing yet sophisticated setting.

To view more details on Queen’s Plate ticket and experience options, click here.

For the latest updates on this year’s Queen’s Plate, visit Woodbine.com, QueensPlate.com and follow @WoodbineTB on social media.

Woodbine Communications 

OLG, G.H. Mumm, Lexus, J.P. Wisers, Stella Artois and Bubly to bring to life Canada’s must-attend summer event

 

TORONTO, ON, June 20, 2019– Woodbine Entertainment announced today the lineup of marquee brands that have signed on as official partners for the 160^th running of the Queen’s Plate. One of Canada’s most prestigious horse racing events, the Queen’s Plate has become one of the must-attend Canadian events of the summer – known for its fashion, entertainment and world-class thoroughbred racing.

The brands to be prominently featured at Woodbine Racetrack include OLG, G.H. Mumm, Lexus, Stella Artois, J.P Wisers, and Bubly. All partners will be activating on site and adding to the amazing guest experience. CTV and TSN will be broadcasting live nationally across Canada the 160^th Queen’s Plate on Saturday, June 29 at 4:30 p.m. ET.

“The Queen’s Plate is one of the most fashionable events of the summer and attracts Toronto’s most fashion forward influencers, celebrities and news makers. We are thrilled to have such iconic brands partner with Woodbine to elevate the Queen’s Plate experience with fashion, food, music and racing all coming to life over the two-day festival. With such an exciting racing season ahead of us, Woodbine guests can expect some great activations and experiences brought to life by our partners,” said Daniel Caulfield, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Groups & Events for Woodbine Entertainment.

The 160^th Queen’s Plate brand integrations include:

• OLG – Returning title partner of OLG Canadian Triple Crown with the addition this year of a $500,000 bonus for the winning connections of a horse that wins the triple crown.
• G.H. Mumm – New title partner of the G.H Mumm Champagne Garden Social Party and G.H. Mumm Winner’s Circle
• Lexus – Returning title partner of the premium Lexus Lounge and complimentary guest shuttle
• J.P. Wisers – New presenting sponsor of the J.P. Wisers Stage featuring acclaimed and award-winning country performers The Washboard Union and High Valley
• Stella Artois – Returning as presenting partner of Hats & Horseshoes Party
• Bubly (Pepsico) – New sponsor of the Bubly Backyard & Food Market
• CTV/TSN – Broadcasting partner for the OLG Canadian Triple Crown Races

In addition, Ever New has been named official female fashion partner with David Dunkley returning as the official milliner of the Queen’s Plate. For more information, visit Woodbine.com and follow @WoodbineTB for the latest updates on all things #QP19.