King’s Plate champ Caitlinhergrtness takes on 12 in Grade 3 Maple Leaf Posted on November 7, 2024, updated on November 7, 2024 by clomon TORONTO, November 7 – Thirteen fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and upward, will travel 1 ¼ miles on the main track in Saturday’s…
Woodbine concludes unprecedented King’s Plate weekend Posted on August 25, 2024, updated on October 30, 2024 by grace TORONTO, August 25, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced The King’s Plate race card wagering handle of $11.6 million was part of…
Caitlinhergrtness beats the boys in King’s Plate Posted on August 23, 2024, updated on August 26, 2024 by grace TORONTO, August 23, 2024 – Caitilinhergrtness, the lone filly in the 165th running of The King’s Plate, collared mutuel choice My Boy…
165th Kings Plate, four other outstanding stakes highlight Friday Woodbine card Posted on August 18, 2024, updated on August 19, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 18, 2024 – Thirteen sophomores, including champion and multiple stakes winner My Boy Prince, will contest the $1 million King’s Plate, first…
Ivan Bigg: Who are the top contenders in The King’s Plate according to betting rules? Posted on August 16, 2024, updated on August 23, 2024 by clomon By Ivan Bigg So, what do betting rules say about The King’s Plate? If you’ve been reading my columns on the Woodbine…
Molly Jo Rosen Handicaps The King’s Plate Posted on August 16, 2024, updated on August 23, 2024 by clomon If I had $50 and a prayer to the racing gods, here’s how I’d play The King’s Plate: $5 WPS ($15 total):…
King’s Plate to air Saturday on Sportsnet and Citytv Posted on August 16, 2024, updated on August 16, 2024 by grace TORONTO, August 15, 2024 – The 165th running of The King’s Place is set to broadcast nationally on Sportsnet and Citytv this Saturday from…
Olympic Gold Medallist Phil Wizard to Perform at The 165th King’s Plate Posted on August 15, 2024, updated on August 16, 2024 by grace TORONTO – August 15, 2024 – Fresh off his dominant performance at the Paris Olympic Games, Canadian breakdancer and newly-minted gold medallist…
The Story Behind the Racing Silks: 165th King’s Plate edition Posted on August 14, 2024, updated on August 14, 2024 by grace Every owner has their own set of silks, worn only by the jockeys who ride their horses. Each design is uniquely made…
Field of 13 chase King’s Plate glory Posted on August 13, 2024, updated on August 13, 2024 by grace TORONTO, August 13, 2024 – Thirteen sophomores, including champion and multiple stakes winner My Boy Prince, will contest the $1 million King’s Plate,…
165th King’s Plate – Media Guide Posted on August 13, 2024, updated on August 15, 2024 by markmckelvie The 165th running of The King's Plate is set for Saturday, August 17, 2024. Find out more about each of the contenders...
King’s Plate post draw and luncheon set for Tuesday Posted on August 12, 2024, updated on August 12, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 12, 2024 – The post-position draw and luncheon for the 165th running of The King’s Plate is set to take…
A King’s Plate dream realized Posted on August 9, 2024, updated on August 12, 2024 by grace TORONTO, August 9, 2023— Krista Cole’s long-held King’s Plate dream is now a reality. The thought, fleeting or otherwise, of having a…
Sportsnet and Citytv are the New Home for The King’s Plate – Canada’s Most Prestigious Horse Race Posted on July 3, 2024, updated on October 30, 2024 by markmckelvie New Partnership to Enhance Live Horse Racing Coverage for Fans Across Canada Toronto, ON – July 3, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment and…
Woodbine Entertainment and Helmets to Hardhats Form King’s Plate Partnership Posted on June 20, 2024, updated on October 30, 2024 by grace TORONTO, June 20, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment and Helmets to Hardhats Canada (H2H) are pleased to announce a new partnership for the…
Nominations released for King’s Plate and Woodbine Oaks Posted on June 7, 2024, updated on July 19, 2024 by markmckelvie TORONTO, June 7, 2024 – Woodbine today released the latest nomination numbers for The King’s Plate and Woodbine Oaks presented by Stella…
Road to The King’s Plate: Junior Hot Shot takes on eight in Queenston Posted on June 7, 2024, updated on June 7, 2024 by grace TORONTO, June 7, 2024 – The $125,000 Queenston Stakes, a key prep on the road to this year’s King’s Plate (August 17),…
Woodbine releases 2024 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule Posted on March 6, 2024, updated on October 30, 2024 by markmckelvie Toronto, ON – March 6, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment today unveiled the stakes schedule for the 2024 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine…
AUGUST ANTICIPATION: DATE ANNOUNCED FOR 165TH RUNNING OF THE KING’S PLATE Posted on November 22, 2023, updated on December 7, 2023 by grace TORONTO, November 22, 2023— The wheels are already in motion for the planning of Canada’s premier Thoroughbred horse race and the can’t miss…
Paramount Prince reigns supreme in King’s Plate, Casse finishes one-two Posted on August 20, 2023, updated on August 24, 2023 by grace TORONTO, August 20, 2023 – Paramount Prince, under jockey Patrick Husbands, bested filly stablemate Elysian Field, both conditioned by dual hall of fame…
Woodbine to Deliver Extensive Coverage of the First King’s Plate in more than 70 Years Posted on August 19, 2023, updated on August 19, 2023 by grace TORONTO, August 19, 2023 – And they’re off! Woodbine Entertainment is set to deliver unparalleled coverage of the highly anticipated 2023 King’s…
Clarification on the field for the 164th running of The King’s Plate Posted on August 19, 2023, updated on August 19, 2023 by grace TORONTO, August 19, 2023— The career earnings for Enjoythesilent have been adjusted after it was discovered that an Ontario Sired bonus of…
Woodbine Entertainment Announces a Royal Lineup of Partners and Sponsors for the 2023 King’s Plate Posted on August 17, 2023, updated on August 17, 2023 by grace TORONTO, August 17, 2023— Woodbine Entertainment announced today the lineup of marquee brands that have signed on as official partners for the…
Full field of 17 chase history in The King’s Plate Posted on August 16, 2023, updated on August 16, 2023 by grace TORONTO, August 16, 2023 – Seventeen sophomores, including Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser winner Elysian Field, and Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince, both trained…
