The Groom, The Queen, and a Breeders’ Cup Dream Posted on November 1, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by grace Whenever the doting groom and the bay filly are together, time seems to always stand still. It’s a scene that plays out…
Filly power: Record-setting Moira romps to Queen’s Plate glory Posted on August 21, 2022, updated on August 29, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 21, 2022 – Moira was once again masterful in victory, the daughter of Ghostzapper-Devine Aida trouncing her 10 rivals to…
#QP22 Notes – Saturday, August 20: One Day Away! Posted on August 20, 2022, updated on August 20, 2022 by markmckelvie The calm, cool and collected life of Rondure It’s a good bet that on Sunday morning, Rondure will be in chill mode….
#QP22 Notes – Friday, August 19: The Minkster ready for Plate rumble Posted on August 19, 2022, updated on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie Trainer Danny Vella obviously knows his way around a Queen’s Plate, having sent out Basqueian to take down top honours in 1994…
Handicapping the Queen’s Plate – Sheri Riddoch / @gofilly Posted on August 19, 2022, updated on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie #8 Moira 5-2 stamped herself as the Queen’s Plate favourite with her eye-catching dominating win in the Woodbine Oaks, after some pre-race…
Countdown to the (Queen’s Plate) Crown: Ren Carothers Posted on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie At around 5:42pm ET, the latch will be sprung for the 163rd running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate, Canada’s oldest and…
#QP22 Notes – Friday, August 19: Moira looking to continue recent run of filly success in Queen’s Plate Posted on August 19, 2022, updated on August 19, 2022 by markmckelvie In horse racing it’s always a thrill when the girls take on the boys, and lately the fillies who have competed in…
Intriguing storylines, emerging stars highlight 163rd running of the Queen’s Plate Posted on August 17, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 17, 2022 – Eleven hopefuls, including Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser winner Moira, and Grade 3 Marine victor Rondure, will vie for…
163rd Queen’s Plate – Facts & Figures Posted on August 16, 2022, updated on August 17, 2022 by markmckelvie The 163rd running of The Queen's Plate is scheduled for this Sunday (August 21). The Woodbine Communications team has compiled a list...
163rd Queen’s Plate – Meet The Field (Horse Profiles) Posted on August 16, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by markmckelvie The 163rd running of The Queen's Plate is scheduled for this Sunday (August 21) and is expected to feature a field of...
#QP22 Notes – Tuesday, August 16: Sir for Sure, Hall of Dreams give Casse two shots at Queen’s Plate win No. 3 Posted on August 16, 2022, updated on August 16, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 16, 2022 – Mark Casse has twice made his mark in the Queen’s Plate. This time, he has two chances…
Queen’s Plate probable starters released Posted on August 12, 2022, updated on August 11, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 12, 2022 – With just over a week until the 163rd running of The Queen’s Plate, Woodbine Entertainment today released…
A Queen’s Plate ‘Duke’ and his merry band Posted on August 8, 2022, updated on August 8, 2022 by clomon Get ready for the Duke of Love show, Queen’s Plate edition. When the leggy, robust colt steps onto the racetrack ahead of…
Filly Moira stamped top contender in latest Queen’s Plate Power Rankings Posted on July 29, 2022, updated on July 29, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 29, 2022 – Woodbine today released its latest rankings of the top contenders for this year’s 163rd running of The…
Rondure tops latest 163rd Queen’s Plate Power Rankings Posted on July 8, 2022, updated on July 7, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 8, 2022 – Woodbine today released its latest rankings of the top contenders for this year’s 163rd running of The…
Tickets on sale Thursday for The 163rd Queen’s Plate; Messier tops Power Rankings Posted on May 25, 2022, updated on June 3, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, May 25, 2022 – Tickets for the 163rd running of The Queen’s Plate, Sunday, August 21 at Woodbine Racetrack, go on…