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Woodbine concludes unprecedented King’s Plate weekend

TORONTO, August 25, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced The King’s Plate race card wagering handle of $11.6 million was part of…

Canadian Sales Stakes crowns four winners

Recapping the Algoma Stakes, Elgin Stakes, Muskoka Stakes, Simcoe Stakes, & Vice Regent Stakes Just Follow Me just sensational in Algoma Stakes…

Ticker Tape Home triumphant in Grade 3 Seaway

TORONTO, August 24, 2024 – Live Oak Plantation’s Ticker Tape Home tallied her first graded success after taking the $135,000 Seaway Stakes…

Caitlinhergrtness beats the boys in King’s Plate

TORONTO, August 23, 2024 – Caitilinhergrtness, the lone filly in the 165th running of The King’s Plate, collared mutuel choice My Boy…

Shifty surprises with front-running score in Catch a Glimpse

TORONTO, August 23, 2024 – Shifty, making just her second career start, entered Saturday’s Catch a Glimpse Stakes as a decided underdog…

Patches O’Houlihan wins second straight Grade 3 Bold Venture

TORONTO, August 23, 2024 – Patches O’Houlihan, a son of Reload-Maythefourthbwithu, went coast-to-coast for the second straight time in the $150,000 Bold…

Filo Di Arianna (BRZ) punches ticket to Woodbine Mile with gutsy bet365 King Edward Stakes score

TORONTO, August 23, 2024 – Filo Di Arianna (BRZ) remained undefeated on the E.P. Taylor turf and probably earned a berth in…

Cairo Caper shows grit, gumption in Soaring Free score

TORONTO, August 23, 2024 – Cairo Caper, under Jose Campos, worked overtime to get the win in Friday’s $150,000 bet365 Soaring Free…

Four Yearling Sales Stakes, Vice Regent on the slate Sunday at Woodbine

TORONTO, August 22, 2024 – Rookie and sophomore Canadian Premier Yearling Sale graduates step into the limelight on Sunday afternoon at Woodbine…

“A very nice horse,” Queen Macha chases Grade 3 Seaway score

TORONTO, August 22, 2024 – A field of 11 fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up, will travel seven furlongs on the all-weather…

165th Kings Plate, four other outstanding stakes highlight Friday Woodbine card

TORONTO, August 18, 2024 – Thirteen sophomores, including champion and multiple stakes winner My Boy Prince, will contest the $1 million King’s Plate, first…

King’s Plate Rescheduled to Friday 

TORONTO, August 17, 2024 — Woodbine Entertainment has rescheduled The 165th King’s Plate to Friday, August 23, 2024.  After heavy rains in the…

Woodbine Cancels Remainder of Saturday Live Racing Card

TORONTO, August 17, 2024— In the interest of safety for our horses and all racing participants, and after consultation with the HBPA,…

Patches O’Houlihan looking to double up in Saturday’s Bold Venture

TORONTO, August 15, 2024 – Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame trainer Bob Tiller seemed to be genuinely surprised by the manner…

King’s Plate to air Saturday on Sportsnet and Citytv

TORONTO, August 15, 2024 – The 165th running of The King’s Place is set to broadcast nationally on Sportsnet and Citytv this Saturday from…

Older but better, Cruden Bay looking to extend streak in King Edward

TORONTO, August 15, 2024 – Heading into this season, Cruden Bay had established a reputation as a very honest sort while competing…

Olympic Gold Medallist Phil Wizard to Perform at The 165th King’s Plate

TORONTO – August 15, 2024 – Fresh off his dominant performance at the Paris Olympic Games, Canadian breakdancer and newly-minted gold medallist…

Crystal Visions sets sights on Catch a Glimpse

TORONTO, August 14, 2024 – Crystal Visions, an impressive debut winner, steps into the stakes arena in the $150,000 Catch a Glimpse,…

Cairo Caper set for Soaring Free Stakes adventure

TORONTO, August 14, 2024 – Cairo Caper, a son of Cairo Prince-Summer Clothes, will make his stakes debut in the $150,000 bet365…

The Story Behind the Racing Silks: 165th King’s Plate edition

Every owner has their own set of silks, worn only by the jockeys who ride their horses. Each design is uniquely made…

King’s Plate Garden Party to take over Sankofa Square

Toronto, ON – August 14, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment is bringing the social event of the summer to the heart of Toronto…

Field of 13 chase King’s Plate glory

TORONTO, August 13, 2024 – Thirteen sophomores, including champion and multiple stakes winner My Boy Prince, will contest the $1 million King’s Plate,…

King’s Plate post draw and luncheon set for Tuesday

TORONTO, August 12, 2024 – The post-position draw and luncheon for the 165th running of The King’s Plate is set to take…

Carroll reaches 1,000 training wins

TORONTO, August 11, 2024 – Josie Carroll added yet another chapter to her outstanding training career when she recorded her 1,000th victory…