{"id":8839,"date":"2026-08-05T14:37:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T18:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodbine.com\/kingsplate\/?page_id=8839"},"modified":"2026-08-14T13:25:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T17:25:42","slug":"know-before-you-go","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/woodbine.com\/kingsplate\/know-before-you-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Before You Go"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1786022835825{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ad8800;\"><strong>The countdown is on!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">We\u2019re thrilled to welcome you to The 167th King\u2019s Plate \u2013 a full day celebration of sport, style and summer!<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1786035288458{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Event <span style=\"color: #ad8800;\">Hours<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tabs active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; 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border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">2:36 P.M.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">$250k Middle Pick 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">6<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">bet365 Soaring Free Stakes<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">3:11 P.M.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">Middle Pick 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">Bold Venture Stakes Gr. III<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">3:46 P.M.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">Pick 6 Mandatory Payout<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">8<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">Canadian Stakes Gr. II<br \/>\nPresented by Japan Racing Association<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">4:40 P.M.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">9<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">Catch A Glimpse Stakes<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">5:20 P.M.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">$250k Late Pick 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: #daa900;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ecede9;\">10<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: #daa900;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ecede9;\">King&#8217;s Plate<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: #daa900;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ecede9;\">6:12 P.M.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%; border-bottom: 1px solid #ecede9; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: #daa900;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ecede9;\">Late Pick 4<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">11<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%; border-right: 1px solid #daa900; border-bottom: 1px solid #daa900; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">Bet365 King Edward Stakes Gr. 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The dispute does not involve Woodbine Entertainment, as we do not own or operate the casino; however, union members have been picketing at entrances to the Woodbine property, resulting in delays for vehicles entering the property.<\/p>\n<p>Guests attending the King\u2019s Plate are encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early due to the potential for traffic delays from picketing. 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