Horse Racing: Queen's Plate

July 3 will mark the 157th year of the of the Queen's Plate, the oldest thoroughbred horse race in Canada. From its simple beginnings in 1860 at the Carleton track in Toronto at the corner of Keele and Dundas, the Queen's Plate has now grown into a massive event featuring not only world class races but also big name entertainment, including seven…

Woodbine hosts the Grade I Queen's Plate this Sunday The 2021 edition of the Queen's Plate could well be a family affair six of the 13 entries being trained by a member of the Attard family. Neil Monnery has a quick overview of some of the live betting options ahead of handicapping the race later in the week...

Mighty Heart with owner and breeder Larry Cordes Photo Jennifer Morrison Mighty Heart, the one-eyed wonder horse who won the pandemic-delayed Queen's Plate in 2020 and captured the hearts of racing fans everywhere, has retired. Owner and breeder Lawrence Cordes of Uxbridge made the decision to retire the six year-old horse, a two-time Canadian…

TORONTO - Jockey Steve Bahen, who rode 82-1 long-shot T J's Lucky Moon to a stunning victory in the 2002 Queen's Plate, retired Monday. Bahen, a 56-year-old Montreal native, had been pondering retirement since the end of the 2022 season. TORONTO - Jockey Steve Bahen, who rode 82-1 long-shot T J's Lucky Moon to a stunning victory in the 2002 Queen's…

Thoroughbred jockeys are renowned for their toughness, and Woodbine rider Steve Bahen was no exception. Don't have an account? Create Account Bahen, who retired from riding this week after more than three decades in the saddle, feels fortunate to only have suffered two major injuries during his career. He broke his foot one night racing at the old…

TORONTO -- Daisuke Fukumoto and Mighty Heart ran away with the $1-million Queen's Plate on Saturday. Fukumoto took his one-eyed mount to the lead from the start, then surged to a stunning 7 1/2-length victory in the opening leg of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown at Woodbine Racetrack. Mighty Heart, a 13/1 longshot, lost an eye in a paddock accident…

Giventhe successful history of fillies in the $1 million Queen's Plate at Woodbineon Saturday, it is no disadvantage to choose one in the historic race.This edition of the Queen's Plate features two fillies: Merveilleux andCurlin's Voyage, with the latter filly the Woodbine Oaks winner on this courselast month. From a betting…

The 2017 Queen's Plate, a 1 ¼ miles test for Canada's top three-year-olds worth $1million, runs Sunday at Woodbine. A field of 13 is slated to line up on the allweather track, headed up by the Woodbine Oaks winning filly, Holy Helena. Picks for the Queen's Plate can be found at Queen's Plate 2017: Odds and Analysis from Zipse at the Track. The full…

The L'Ormarins Queen's Plate Racing Festival is South Africa's most prestigious horseracing event and to celebrate the occasion factual related submissions were invited. Congratulations and best wishes to Chris Swart, who will enjoy a trip for two, including flights and accomodation to Glorious Goodwood in 2018, or to the 2019 L'Ormarins Queen's…

TORONTO - Clayton will head into the $1-million Queen's Plate on Saturday a little under the radar and trainer Kevin Attard is good with it. Filly Curlin's Voyage has garnered plenty of attention since her impressive victory in the $500000 Woodbine Oaks on Aug. 15. She captured the opening event of the Canadian Triple Tiara in 1:50.04 over 1 1/8…

Woodbine Entertainment is excited to share its plans for the 161 Queen's Plate that will bring one of Canada's most prestigious events and storied traditions directly to fans like never before. The digital-first experience will largely live on Woodbine Entertainment's Instagram channel @WoodbineTB and will feature content anchored in the event's…

Mighty Heart lived up to his name with a dominating score in the 161st running of the Queen's Plate Sept. 12 at Woodbine, where the one-eyed colt trounced 13 opponents as a 13-1 longshot. Originally slated for June 27, North America's oldest continually run race was moved to Saturday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the connections of Mighty…

Velocitor, at 21-1, took the lead early and then led every step of the way in the $253000 Coronation Futurity Sunday at Woodbine. Prior to the race, Kevin Attard wasn't quite sure whether Velocitor would be able to get the distance in the 1 1/8-mile event for 2-year-olds foaled in Canada. The son of Mor Spirit gave the trainer the answer he was…

TORONTO, December 1, 2021 - Woodbine Entertainment today announced the 163 running of the $1 million Queen's Plate, first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. Contested annually to showcase Canada's finest three-year-old Thoroughbreds, The Queen's Plate…

The Queen's Plate Stakes takes center stage this weekend at Woodbine in Toronto, Ont. While not as well-known as the American Triple Crown races, the Queen's Plate is just as historic and winning the race is a major accomplishment. Read on for nine fun facts about this year's edition. 1. The Queen's Plate is restricted to horses bred in Canada,…

TORONTO, August 21, 2021 - With spectators returning for the first time in two years, Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to announce that Sunday's 162 running of The Queen's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack. is officially sold out. All grandstand, dining, and general admission tickets for this year's running of The Queen's Plate have been sold. In…

TORONTO - Woodbine Entertainment says it won't yet decide on renaming the Queen's Plate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II out of respect for the grieving Royal Family. The Toronto-based track operator is the host of the Queen's Plate, Canada's largest and oldest horse race. First run in 1860, the name of the Queen's Plate traditionally…

Eleven horses will take to the starting gates for South Africa's premier weight-for-age mile, the L'Ormarins Queen's Plate at Kenilworth racecourse on Saturday, 8 January. The 161st renewal of the Grade 1 race will be held on Day 2 of the L'Ormarins Queen's Plate Festival this weekend. A total of 11 entries, headed by defending champion Jet…

Woodbine Entertainment today announced the 163rd running of the $1 million Queen's Plate, first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. Contested annually to showcase Canada's finest 3-year-old Thoroughbreds, The Queen's Plate is one of the country's…