TORONTO, March 6, 2026—Tickets to attend the 167th King’s Plate, taking place on August 15 at Woodbine Racetrack, are now on sale to the public. From premium parties and dining to classic grandstand views, there are many ways to take in Canada’s most prestigious horse race. Information on each ticket type is available on KingsPlate.com. […]
TORONTO, February 18, 2026 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced that the 167th running of The King’s Plate will take place on Saturday, August 15 at Woodbine Racetrack. Steeped in royal history, The King’s Plate is Canada’s most prestigious horse race and the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The iconic Plate […]
TORONTO, August 16, 2025 – Al and Bill Ulwelling’s Mansetti, ridden by rising star Pietro Moran and under the tutelage of champion trainer Kevin Attard, delivered the upset in the 166th running of The King’s Plate, the $1 million Canadian classic, Saturday afternoon at Woodbine. Last time out, Mansetti, named after a pizza restaurant in the […]
TORONTO, August 14, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment is once again bringing the social event of the summer to the heart of Toronto this Saturday when Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square) is transformed into a King’s Plate Garden Party. The King’s Plate Garden Party will bring the excitement and elegance of Canada’s most prestigious horse race, […]
TORONTO, August 13, 2025– History will be made at Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, August 16, when David Moran and Pietro Moran become the first father and son jockeys to ever compete against each other in The King’s Plate, Canada’s most prestigious Thoroughbred horse race. The King’s Plate, now in its 166th running, is the […]
Six owners participating in the upcoming 166th King’s Plate share the stories behind their racing silks—from tributes to Secretariat to deeply personal family connections, each design reflects a unique and meaningful inspiration. Yawen Wu – Sedburys Ghost Yawen Wu bred and owns Sedburys Ghost, trained by Barb Minshall. Wu started using her own set of […]
TORONTO, August 12, 2025 – Thirteen sophomores, including the lone filly No Time, will contest the $1 million King’s Plate — the first leg of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown — which headlines a stellar stakes-laden Saturday card of racing at Woodbine. The 166th edition of The King’s Plate, North America’s oldest continually run race, contested at […]
TORONTO, August 1, 2025— As former NFL wide receiver turned Thoroughbred horseman Mike Renfro will tell you, he’s been lucky enough to strike oil twice. After 11 years playing with the Houston Oilers and the Dallas Cowboys, Renfro is part of the CJ Thoroughbreds team that will send out Tom’s Magic in the $1 million […]
TORONTO, July 28, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment today released the official wagering menu for the 166th running of the King’s Plate, taking place Saturday, August 16 at Woodbine Racetrack. The $1 million King’s Plate, Canada’s most prestigious horse race, will headline a thrilling day of racing and wagering, complemented by one of the most extensive […]
