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 […]
TORONTO, August 23, 2024 – Caitilinhergrtness, the lone filly in the 165th running of The King’s Plate, collared mutuel choice My Boy Prince late to win a thrilling renewal of the $1 million Canadian classic, Friday afternoon at Woodbine. Last time out, Caitlinhergrtness, named after female basketball star Caitlin Clark, settled for second place, a […]
TORONTO, August 18, 2024 – Thirteen sophomores, including champion and multiple stakes winner My Boy Prince, will contest the $1 million King’s Plate, first leg of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, which highlights a sensational stakes-filled Friday card of racing at Woodbine. The 165th edition of The King’s Plate, North America’s oldest continually run race, contested at […]
TORONTO, August 17, 2024 — Woodbine Entertainment has rescheduled The 165th King’s Plate to Friday, August 23, 2024. After heavy rains in the Greater Toronto Area prompted the cancellation of part of Saturday’s card, including The King’s Plate and four other stakes events, the decision was made to run The Plate, North America’s longest continually run […]