The Aug. 15 C$1-million King's Plate, won in highly impressive fashion by the filly Luster (Knicks Go), attracted handle of C$4,202,181, a 4.5% increase from the 2025 renewal, officials at Woodbine Entertainment said in a release Monday.
The 13-race program, featuring five stakes races in addition to the main event, generated more than C$14.8 million in all-sources wagering, fifth-highest for a King's Plate program. The C$1,242,081 win pool on the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown broke the previous record set in 2023.
“From the first race to the last, this year's King's Plate Day delivered very competitive racing and incredible energy throughout the grandstand,” said Michael Copeland, CEO, Woodbine Entertainment. “We are proud of Saturday's outstanding race card and results.
“The King's Plate continues to stand apart as the highlight of our Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine, and we're grateful to the owners, trainers, jockeys, fans, and entire racing community who made this year's celebration such a memorable one.”
Trainer Josie Carroll was being represented by her fourth King's Plate winner, while Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez was earning a second victory in the race, having ridden Wonder Gadot (Medaglia d'Oro) in 2018.
The Canadian Triple Crown continues with its lone leg on conventional dirt, the Sept. 7 Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie and concludes with the Breeders' Stakes at a mile and four furlongs on the turf back at Woodbine on Sept. 27.
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