{"id":3649,"date":"2021-01-12T16:47:42","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T16:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodbine.com\/queensplate\/date-set-for-the-162nd-running-of-the-queens-plate-in-2021\/"},"modified":"2021-01-12T16:47:42","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T16:47:42","slug":"date-set-for-the-162nd-running-of-the-queens-plate-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodbine.com\/kingsplate\/2021\/01\/12\/date-set-for-the-162nd-running-of-the-queens-plate-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Date set for the 162nd running of The Queen&#8217;s Plate in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]TORONTO, January 12, 2021 \u2013 Woodbine Entertainment announced today that the 162<sup>nd<\/sup> \u00a0running of the $1 million Queen\u2019s Plate, first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto.<\/p>\n<p>Contested annually to showcase Canada\u2019s finest three-year-old Thoroughbreds, The Queen\u2019s Plate is one of the country\u2019s premier sporting events and North America\u2019s oldest continuously run stakes race.<\/p>\n<p>Held at the end of June in past years, The Queen&#8217;s Plate was moved to late summer in 2020 and run on September 12 without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the spectator restrictions, the beloved one-eyed champion Mighty Heart captured the hearts of sports fans across the nation that tuned in via an engaging Queen&#8217;s Plate at Home digital experience. The historic 2020 Queen\u2019s Plate produced the third highest wagering handle in its history.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While it is clear the impact of COVID-19 will continue to be felt into the new year, we are optimistic that this timing for The Queen&#8217;s Plate could give us the best opportunity to welcome guests back at Woodbine Racetrack for the most exciting event on the Canadian horse racing calendar,&#8221; said Jim Lawson, President and CEO of Woodbine Entertainment. &#8220;We look forward to the 2021 racing season and the opportunity to restore The Queen&#8217;s Plate as one of the top social events in Toronto.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Details regarding attendance and ticket sales will be announced in the coming months, along with Woodbine&#8217;s full Thoroughbred stakes schedule for the 2021 meet, which is expected to begin on Saturday, April 17.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Woodbine has successfully demonstrated our commitment to the health and safety of our staff, participants and guests throughout these unprecedented times,&#8221; said Lawson. &#8220;We will continue to practice our industry-leading guidelines and entertainment offerings to ensure another world-class Queen&#8217;s Plate experience in 2021.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Nominations for the Canadian Triple Crown are due Monday, February 1, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Visit Woodbine.com and follow @WoodbineTB on social media for more information and the latest #QueensPlate updates.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]TORONTO, January 12, 2021 \u2013 Woodbine Entertainment announced today that the 162nd \u00a0running of the $1 million Queen\u2019s Plate, first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. 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