{"id":7678,"date":"2025-03-04T10:13:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T15:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodbine.com\/kingsplate\/2025\/03\/04\/the-166th-edition-of-the-kings-plate-set-for-august-16\/"},"modified":"2025-03-04T10:13:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T15:13:57","slug":"the-166th-edition-of-the-kings-plate-set-for-august-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodbine.com\/kingsplate\/2025\/03\/04\/the-166th-edition-of-the-kings-plate-set-for-august-16\/","title":{"rendered":"The 166th Edition of The King\u2019s Plate Set for August 16\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TORONTO, March 4, 2025\u2014 The King\u2019s Plate returns to Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for its 166<\/span><\/span>th<\/sup><\/span><\/span> running. Get ready to secure your tickets this Thursday, March 6 on Ticketmaster and <\/span><\/span>KingsPlate.com.<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The King\u2019s Plate is Toronto\u2019s can\u2019t-miss event of the summer, where the most prestigious horse race in Canada is celebrated with a thrilling day filled with fashion, food, betting, and exclusive experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Steeped in royal history, The King\u2019s Plate has been named in honour of the reigning monarch since its inception in 1860. The Canadian-bred Thoroughbred to win the $1 million (CAD) race also receives a symbolic fifty guineas from Buckingham Palace.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ranelle Larocque of <\/span><\/span>Queen Bee Millinery<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0 will once again share her hat and fascinator creations and race day style advice this year as The Official Milliner of The King\u2019s Plate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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General Admission tickets, starting at only $35, include grandstand and apron access, and entry to the Hats & Horseshoes Party that features live music, photo ops, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Premium dining, party, and trackside reserved packages are available in limited quantities. Details can be viewed on Kingsplate.com, and waitlist space can be reserved via <\/span><\/span>kp.reservations@woodbine.com.<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Keep an eye on Woodbine\u2019s social media channels for all King\u2019s Plate updates. Find us at @WoodbineTB on <\/span><\/span>X<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/span>, <\/span><\/span>Instagram<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/span>, and <\/span><\/span>Facebook<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jockey Rafael Hernandez guides Caitlinhergrtness to victory in the 165th running of the $1 million King’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack. (Michael Burns Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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