#HORSERACING: LUSTER DELIVERS INSPIRED PERFORMANCE IN 167TH RUNNING OF THE KING’S PLATE

It was one for the books as the brilliant LUSTER validated her heavy backing at 1-5 odds to take the 167th running of the King's Plate, North America's most historic horse race, at Woodbine Racetrack. Bettors were locked-in, wagering a record $1,242,081 on the race, pitting Canada's top three-year-old horses together for a purse of $1 million at 1 1/4 miles. Total wagering for the day was $14.8 million, the fifth-highest total in event history. LUSTER was ridden by Hall of Fame jockey John ... Read more

#HORSERACING: FIELD SET FOR 2026 KING’S PLATE

Twelve sophomores, including the filly Luster, will contest the $1 million King’s Plate, first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, showcasing an outstanding stakes-filled Saturday card of racing at Woodbine. The 167th edition of The King’s Plate, North America’s oldest continually run race, contested at 1 ¼ miles on the Woodbine main track, is the first event in the tri-surface series for Canadian-bred 3-year-olds. Wando, bred and owned by the late Gustav Schickedanz, was the last ... Read more

#HORSERACING: WOODBINE ENTERTAINMENT DONATES TO EURICO ROSA DA SILVA’S EQUINE EXPERIENTIAL CONNECTION PROGRAM

Woodbine Entertainment has proudly named former jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva's Equine Experiential Connection program the first grant recipient from the new Woodbine Cares Horsepower Fund. The Woodbine Cares Horsepower Fund, first announced in November 2025, provides micro-grants of up to $5,000 to registered charities in Ontario with initiatives that help people connect with horses through education, hands-on care, or innovative programs that highlight the extraordinary role horses play in ... Read more

#HORSERACING: “THRILL OF ASCOT” FOR BEST BUDDIES CANADA JUNE 6, 2026 AT WOODBINE RACETRACK

Get ready for an exciting afternoon at the races filled with energy, entertainment, and community spirit — all in support of Best Buddies Canada, an organization dedicated to creating friendships and inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Enjoy an elegant day of live horse racing, raffles, food stations, silent auction, and great company, while helping to make a difference in the lives of others. All proceeds from this event will benefit Best Buddies ... Read more

#HORSERACING: 167th RUNNING OF KING’S PLATE WILL TAKE PLACE AUGUST 16, 2026

Woodbine Entertainment today announced that the 167th running of The King’s Plate will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Woodbine Racetrack. Steeped in royal history, The King’s Plate is Canada’s most prestigious horse race and the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The iconic Plate is North America’s oldest continuously race stakes race and is contested for a purse of $1 million. Known as one of Toronto’s can’t-miss summer events, The ... Read more

#HORSERACING: NEW “BEYOND THE TRACK” WEBSERIES

Horse racing is brought to life by the people whose passion, dedication, and love for horses shape every moment on and off the track. As part of Woodbine Cares: For the Love of the Horse Racing Community, Woodbine Entertainment has launched Beyond the Track, a video series that highlights the individuals and programs that form the heart of Woodbine’s racing community. Throughout the 2025 season, the series has taken fans behind the scenes to share authentic stories of the people who make ... Read more

#HORSERACING: WOODBINE CARES HORSEPOWER FUND LAUNCH

Woodbine Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of the Woodbine Cares Horsepower Fund, a new grant program designed to support charities and not-for-profit organizations that champion horse welfare and strengthen the bond between horses and people. Through the Horsepower Fund, local registered charities and not-for-profits across Ontario can apply for micro-grants of up to $5,000. These grants are intended to fuel initiatives that help people connect with horses through education, ... Read more

#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 ... Read more

#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 ... Read more

#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 ... Read more