#HORSERACING: MANSETTI DELIVERS IN THE 166TH RUNNING OF THE KING’S PLATE
It was a smashing day of racing at Woodbine Racetrack this past Saturday as North America's most historic race, the 166th running of the King's Plate took place, drawing a full house that witnessed MANSETTI upset the $1 million race in thrilling near wire-to-wire fashion.
What makes it even more impressive is that 20-year-old apprentice jockey Pietro Moran guided the victory for son and father duo Al & Bill Ulwelling, and Team Kevin Attard, who also won last year's edition with filly ...
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#HORSERACING: WOODBINE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH HELMETS FOR HARDHATS
Woodbine Entertainment is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with Helmets to Hardhats (H2H), a national non-profit organization that provides opportunities for Canadian Veterans, Reservists, Cadets, and their families to find meaningful, unionized careers in the skilled trades.
Through this multi-year partnership, Woodbine is moving forward to formally become an H2H Employer. Job opportunities from Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park will be posted on ...
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#HORSERACING: NEW METROLINX GO STATION TO BE DEVELOPED AT WOODBINE RACETRACK
A new Metrolinx GO Station at Woodbine Racetrack will anchor one of Canada’s most ambitious urban developments — a vibrant, transit-connected urban centre in northwest Toronto that will deliver tens of thousands of new homes, jobs, and economic opportunities. Centered around the historic racetrack, the project will also create new revenue streams to support horse racing, a sport with a 250-year history in Canada.
Situated on 684 acres of land — the largest undeveloped parcel of land ...
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#HORSERACING: MAURY POVICH “ON PAR” PODCAST WITH LAFFIT PINCAY
Did you know Maury Povich owns racehorses? On his latest Podcast, he chats with legendary jockey Laffit Pincay about Horse Racing, right in time for the Kentucky Derby!
More on Laffit Pincay:
He’s one of the greatest jockeys in the history of horse racing — and now, he’s riding shotgun with Maury. In this special Derby Week episode, Laffit Pincay Jr. joins On Par for a rare and heartfelt conversation about grit, legacy, and the weight of winning. From breaking records to breaking ...
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#HORSERACING: “RACE FOR THE CROWN” REVIEW
Six episode Docu-Series RACE FOR THE CROWN is a Horse Racing fan's dream come true, brought to us by the same team who produced Formula 1: Drive to Survive and SPRINT. There is an ongoing perception in the Community that the sport does not get enough mainstream coverage, hence having this Series available is a huge win for a Sport which in all honestly has been under much scrutiny these past few years.
The Series, which gets a release right in time for the impending 2025 Kentucky Derby ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “RACE FOR THE CROWN”
Right in time for the Kentucky Derby, Netflix release Limited Series RACE FOR THE CROWN! Today we get a new Trailer. This arrives April 22, 2025.
Synopsis:
This rousing documentary series tails jockeys, trainers and owners as they chase titles and triumph in the Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr7mUTR0Yag
(Photo/video credit: Netflix)
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#HORSERACING: KING’S PLATE RETURNS AUGUST 16, 2025 TO WOODBINE RACETRACK
The King’s Plate returns to Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for its 166th running. Get ready to secure your tickets this Thursday, March 6 on Ticketmaster and KingsPlate.com.
The King’s Plate is Toronto’s can’t-miss event of the summer, where the most prestigious horse race in Canada is celebrated with a thrilling day filled with fashion, food, betting, and exclusive experiences.
Steeped in royal history, The King’s Plate has been named in honour of the ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “FREE REIN” RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON
Woodbine Entertainment has announced its award-winning docuseries Free Rein, featuring the elite competitors of Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Racing, will return for a second season beginning January 10.
Free Rein brings viewers into the races and behind the scenes to follow leading jockeys and trainers on their quests to capture the country’s most prestigious racing titles.
The fourth episode of Free Rein’s first season, The World-Class Women of Woodbine, was recognized with a ...
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#HORSERACING: CAITLINHERGRTNESS SPRINGS UPSET IN 165TH RUNNING OF THE KING’S PLATE
In a mild upset, CAITLINHERGRTNESS surged past heavy favourite MY BOY PRINCE late to take the 165th running of the $1 million King's Plate, the race formerly known as the Queen's Plate. The lone filly in the race was coming into the race off an improving second in July's Woodbine Oaks against female company. She becomes the 39th filly to win either the King or Queen's Plate. This proves that you can't have a King's Plate without a Queen!
She was a late addition to the race for owners Siena ...
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#HORSERACING: THE KING’S PLATE TO BE CARRIED BY SPORTSNET AND CITYTV
Woodbine Entertainment and Rogers Sports & Media today announced they have entered into a multi-year media rights agreement for Canada’s most prestigious Thoroughbred horse race, The King’s Plate. This new media rights partnership will provide fans with an extensive lineup of live premier horse racing from around the world, offering more opportunities to enjoy the sport than ever before.
“We are thrilled to partner with Sportsnet and Citytv to deliver The King’s Plate – one of ...
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