G1 Highlander, G2 Dance Smartly and G3 Ontario Colleen contested on Queen’s Plate day
TORONTO, August 22, 2021 – The 162nd running of The Queen’s Plate was the crown jewel for a tremendous 13-race card on…
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Safe Conduct guts out Queen’s Plate victory
TORONTO, August 22, 2021 – Safe Conduct had just enough left in the tank to take the 162nd running of the $1…
162nd Queen’s Plate officially sold out
TORONTO, August 21, 2021 – With spectators returning for the first time in two years, Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to announce that…
162nd Queen’s Plate Power Rankings: Keep Grinding No. 1
TORONTO, August 20, 2021 – With The Queen’s Plate just a few days away, Woodbine Entertainment has released the final Queen’s Plate…
Graded stakes trio part of stellar Queen’s Plate card
TORONTO, August 20, 2021 – A trio of graded stakes, the Highlander (G1), Dance Smartly (G2), Ontario Colleen (G3), complement the 162nd running of the…
Ladies of the Lawn series returns with online auction supporting Rethink Breast Cancer
Toronto, August 20, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment is excited to announce the return of the Ladies of the Lawn series. Launched in…
162nd Queen’s Plate: Profiles, Facts, Jockey & Trainer Appearances
TORONTO, August 19, 2021 – The 162nd running of The Queen’s Plate is coming up this Sunday (August 22) at Woodbine Racetrack….
Wide-open Queen’s Plate attracts 13 hopefuls
TORONTO, August 18, 2021 – Thirteen hopefuls, including four Kevin Attard trainees, will vie for top prize in the $1 million Queen’s Plate, first…
Queen’s Plate Notes: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
TORONTO, August 18, 2021 – A look at some of the contenders set to contest the 162nd running of the Queen’s Plate,…
Queen’s Plate Notes: Tuesday, August 17, 2021
TORONTO, August 17, 2021 – A look at some of the contenders set to contest the 162nd running of The Queen’s Plate,…
Canadian Olympians Penny Oleksiak & Kayla Sanchez Named Celebrity Ambassadors for The 162nd Queen’s Plate
TORONTO, August 16, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that Canadian Olympic teammates Penny Oleksiak and Kayla Sanchez, both of whom won multiple…
Queen’s Plate Notes: Monday, August 16, 2021
TORONTO, August 16, 2021 – A look at some of the contenders set to contest the 162nrd running of the Queen’s Plate,…
Dunkley back with “Head’s Up” collection for 162nd Queen’s Plate
TORONTO, August 12, 2021 – Not long after Mighty Heart captured the 161st running of the Queen’s Plate last September, David Dunkley…
Canadian Legend Jim Cuddy to Perform Live at The 162nd Queen’s Plate on August 22
TORONTO, August 9, 2021 – Legendary Canadian performing artist Jim Cuddy and his band will perform live at The 162nd Queen’s Plate,…
162nd Queen’s Plate Power Rankings: Weyburn remains No. 1; Oaks winner Munnyfor Ro debuts
TORONTO, August 6, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today released its latest edition of Power Rankings for the 162nd running of the Queen’s…
Next stop, Queen’s Plate for Plate Trial champ Avoman
TORONTO, August 1, 2021 – Avoman, a son of top Canadian sire Old Forester, claimed top prize in Sunday’s running of the…
The Queen’s Plate to Welcome Back Spectators for First Time in More Than Two Years
One of Canada’s most prestigious annual sporting events is excited to welcome back spectators for the first time since June of 2019.
162nd Queen’s Plate Power Rankings: Weyburn unanimous No. 1
TORONTO, July 16, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today released its first edition of Power Rankings for the 162nd Queen’s Plate. The 162nd…
Forty-five three-year-olds remain eligible to The Queen’s Plate
TORONTO, July 6, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today released an updated list of Canadian-bred three-year-olds that remain eligible to the $1 million…
Woodbine unveils updated 2021 Thoroughbred stakes schedule
Woodbine unveils updated 2021 Thoroughbred stakes schedule Queen’s Plate remains scheduled for Sunday, August 22 TORONTO, May 28, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment…
Woodbine Report: May 19, 2021
Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some of the top storylines of key horses and horsepeople, and also share other important news, notes and highlights. In this week’s report, Kevin Attard recalls his first Woodbine win, jockey Gary Boulanger’s road to recovery, trainer David Bell’s fleet runners, and Count Again’s stirring Singspiel score.
Woodbine Report: May 12, 2021
TORONTO, May 12, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some of…
Woodbine Report: April 28, 2021
TORONTO, April 28, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some of…
Woodbine Report: April 21, 2021
TORONTO, April 21, 2021 – Each week, in the lead-up to Opening Day of the 2021 Woodbine Thoroughbred season, we’ll follow some…