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 […]
TORONTO, August 17, 2024— In the interest of safety for our horses and all racing participants, and after consultation with the HBPA, jockeys, and veterinarians, Woodbine Entertainment has cancelled the remainder of Saturday’s live racing card due to unsafe racing conditions caused by heavy rains in the Greater Toronto Area. Information regarding the rescheduled […]
TORONTO, August 15, 2024 – The 165th running of The King’s Place is set to broadcast nationally on Sportsnet and Citytv this Saturday from Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. The two-hour broadcast will begin at 4:30 p.m. (ET) and bring viewers comprehensive coverage of Canada’s most prestigious horse race, the first jewel in the OLG Canadian Triple Crown. […]