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 […]
TORONTO, July 20, 2025 – Sedburys Ghost, under Ryan Munger, announced himself as a key contender for The King’s Plate (August 16) after conjuring up a strong performance in the $150,000 Plate Trial Stakes, Sunday at Woodbine. Unbridled Weather and Scorching went head-to-head for early bragging rights, with the former securing the front seat coming out of the […]
TORONTO, July 17, 2025 – The $150,000 Plate Trial Stakes, a key fixture on the road to this year’s King’s Plate (August 16), has drawn 10 hopefuls, including Scorching, who will be ridden by John Velazquez, Sunday at Woodbine. The 1 1/8-mile Plate Trial, for 3-year-olds foaled in Canada, has attracted top contenders being pointed […]
TORONTO, June 11, 2025 – Woodbine today released the latest nominations for The King’s Plate and Woodbine Oaks presented by Stella Artois. Following the original subscriptions in April, the connections of nominated horses were required to submit an additional payment by June 4, 2025, to remain eligible to either race. The 166th King’s Plate, the […]
TORONTO, June 5, 2025 – The $125,000 Queenston Stakes, a key prep on the road to this year’s King’s Plate (August 16), is Sunday’s feature race at Woodbine. The seven-furlong Queenston, for 3-year-olds foaled in Canada, has attracted seven hopefuls, including Notorious Gangster and Forty N Five, both trained by Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductee Josie […]
TORONTO, June 3, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the return of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to horse racing and the communities it supports across Ontario. The Canadian Triple Crown, one of the most prestigious series in […]
TORONTO, March 4, 2025— The King’s Plate returns to Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for its 166th running. Get ready to secure your tickets this Thursday, March 6 on Ticketmaster and KingsPlate.com. The King’s Plate is Toronto’s can’t-miss event of the summer, where the most prestigious horse race in Canada is celebrated with […]
TORONTO, August 25, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced The King’s Plate race card wagering handle of $11.6 million was part of a $24.5 million three-day total handle for Plate weekend. Following a historical rainfall that forced the postponement of The King’s Plate on Saturday, August 17, the 165th running of The Plate was held in […]