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TORONTO, February 18, 2026 \u2013 Woodbine Entertainment today announced that the 167th running of The King\u2019s Plate will take place on Saturday, August 15 at Woodbine Racetrack.<\/p>\n

Steeped in royal history, The King\u2019s Plate is Canada\u2019s most prestigious horse race and the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The iconic Plate is North America\u2019s oldest continuously race stakes race and is contested for a purse of $1 million.<\/p>\n

Known as one of Toronto\u2019s can\u2019t-miss summer event, The King\u2019s Plate celebrates world class horse racing, fashion, food, entertainment and more, all on one memorable day at Woodbine Racetrack.<\/p>\n

Tickets for The King\u2019s Plate will go on sale on Friday, March 6.<\/p>\n

More event information including ticket types will be available at\u00a0KingsPlate.com<\/u><\/a>\u00a0the week tickets go on sale. \u200b<\/p>\n

For the latest news and updates on everything Woodbine, visit\u00a0Woodbine.com<\/u><\/a>\u00a0or follow @WoodbineTB on\u00a0X<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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