TORONTO, August 15, 2026 – Luster, ridden by John Velazquez and trained by Josie Carroll, reigned over her rivals in the 167th edition of The King’s Plate on Saturday at Woodbine. After a head-turning 5 ½-length triumph in the Woodbine Oaks on July 19, pundits wondered what Luster would have in store for an encore. […]
TORONTO, August 10, 2026— LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, Woodbine’s local Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) accredited non-profit organization, will host an online 50/50 raffle this week leading up to the 167th King’s Plate on Saturday, August 15. Through fundraising and volunteer work, LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society cares for, evaluates, and retrains retired Thoroughbreds, helping them transition […]
TORONTO, August 6, 2026 – Woodbine Entertainment today released an early look at the field for the 167th King’s Plate on August 15, the first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown. 167th King’s Plate Probable Field (alphabetical order): HORSE / Trainer / Jockey BAAEED ALYNNA / Kevin Attard / TBA BOND MARKET / Carlos Grant […]
TORONTO, August 6, 2026 — Woodbine Entertainment today released the official wagering menu for the 167th running of the King’s Plate, taking place Saturday, August 15 at Woodbine Racetrack. The $1 million King’s Plate, Canada’s most prestigious horse race, will headline a thrilling day of racing that is complemented by an extensive betting menu. Highlights […]
TORONTO, March 6, 2026—Tickets to attend the 167th King’s Plate, taking place on August 15 at Woodbine Racetrack, are now on sale to the public. From premium parties and dining to classic grandstand views, there are many ways to take in Canada’s most prestigious horse race. Information on each ticket type is available on KingsPlate.com. […]
TORONTO, February 18, 2026 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced that the 167th running of The King’s Plate will take place on Saturday, August 15 at Woodbine Racetrack. Steeped in royal history, The King’s Plate is Canada’s most prestigious horse race and the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The iconic Plate […]
TORONTO, August 16, 2025 – Al and Bill Ulwelling’s Mansetti, ridden by rising star Pietro Moran and under the tutelage of champion trainer Kevin Attard, delivered the upset in the 166th running of The King’s Plate, the $1 million Canadian classic, Saturday afternoon at Woodbine. Last time out, Mansetti, named after a pizza restaurant in the […]
TORONTO, August 14, 2025 – Woodbine Entertainment is once again bringing the social event of the summer to the heart of Toronto this Saturday when Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square) is transformed into a King’s Plate Garden Party. The King’s Plate Garden Party will bring the excitement and elegance of Canada’s most prestigious horse race, […]
TORONTO, August 13, 2025– History will be made at Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, August 16, when David Moran and Pietro Moran become the first father and son jockeys to ever compete against each other in The King’s Plate, Canada’s most prestigious Thoroughbred horse race. The King’s Plate, now in its 166th running, is the […]