Woodbine Racetrack
Canada’s premier thoroughbred racetrack and host of the Queen’s Plate — the oldest continuously-run stakes race in North America, first contested in 1860. Woodbine operates a unique tapeta main track alongside one of the largest turf courses on the continent.
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About Woodbine Racetrack
Canada’s premier thoroughbred racetrack and host of the Queen’s Plate — the oldest continuously-run stakes race in North America, first contested in 1860. Woodbine operates a unique tapeta main track alongside one of the largest turf courses on the continent. Woodbine Racetrack is located at 555 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, ON M9W 5L2.
Queen’s Plate, mid-August
The oldest continuously-run stakes race in North America, first contested in 1860. The Queen’s Plate (formerly the King’s Plate) is the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, restricted to three-year-old thoroughbreds foaled in Canada. Total purse $1 million CAD.
Meets & featured races
Woodbine’s thoroughbred meet runs from April through December, the longest meet at any major North American track. The headline race is the Queen’s Plate in mid-August, the oldest continuously-run stakes race in North America. Other major Grade 1s include the Canadian International (turf, October) and the Atto Mile (turf, September).
Queen’s Plate (mid-August)
The Queen’s Plate is the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, alongside the Prince of Wales Stakes (Fort Erie, mid-September) and the Breeders’ Stakes (Woodbine, late September). Restricted to Canadian-foaled three-year-olds, the race is the centerpiece of Canadian thoroughbred racing each year. Run over 1 1/4 miles on Woodbine’s tapeta main track.
Canadian International Stakes (mid-October)
The Canadian International is Woodbine’s major international turf race, run over 1 1/2 miles for older horses. The Grade 1 has historically attracted European-trained horses targeting a fall North American campaign. Singspiel (1996) is among the most famous past winners.
Atto Mile (mid-September)
The Atto Mile (formerly Atto Mile) is a Grade 1 over one mile on turf for older horses. The race has a strong international flavor and routinely produces Breeders’ Cup Mile contenders. Past winners include Modern Games and Wise Dan.
Queen’s Plate Key Trends
The Queen’s Plate is restricted to Canadian-foaled horses, which limits the field to a specific pool of three-year-olds bred north of the border. The race tends to be tactically run, with horses ridden patiently around Woodbine’s mile-and-a-half tapeta main track. Mark Casse and Josie Carroll are among the leading trainers of recent renewals.
Live races at Woodbine
Upcoming races at this track
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Queen’s Plate — key trends
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Track statistics & betting angles
1 1/4 mile tapeta main track and a 1 1/2 mile inner turf course (the longest turf course in North America). Woodbine switched from dirt to polytrack in 2006, then to tapeta in 2016.
Woodbine is the home of Canadian thoroughbred racing and operates the country’s only Grade 1 program. The track is run by the Woodbine Entertainment Group, which also operates Woodbine Mohawk Park for harness racing.
The 1 1/2-mile inner turf course is the largest in North America and produces consistent, fair racing for both sprinters and stayers. Mark Casse and Mike Maker are among the leading turf trainers.
Mark Casse, Kevin Attard and Josie Carroll dominate the Woodbine stakes program. Trainer Mike Maker and others ship in for the major races, particularly on turf.
How to watch Woodbine racing
TSN provides comprehensive Canadian coverage of Queen’s Plate Day and the major Woodbine stakes. FanDuel TV and TVG provide US coverage of Woodbine racing. For race-by-race picks, the horse.bet Racing Predictor publishes daily Woodbine analysis the morning of racing.
Visiting Woodbine
Woodbine Racetrack is in Etobicoke, on the western edge of Toronto. The track is accessible from Highway 427 (Rexdale Boulevard exit) and is about 20 minutes from Pearson International Airport. The ‘Avenue Q’ shopping and entertainment district adjacent to the track adds a year-round destination element to the facility.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Queen’s Plate?
The Queen’s Plate is run on the last Sunday in August each year (occasionally the first Sunday in September). It is the centerpiece of Canadian thoroughbred racing.
Is the Queen’s Plate restricted to Canadian horses?
Yes — the Queen’s Plate is restricted to Canadian-foaled three-year-old thoroughbreds. The race is the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown.
How can I bet on Woodbine?
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What surface is Woodbine’s main track?
Woodbine’s main track is tapeta, an artificial racing surface. The track switched from dirt to polytrack in 2006, then to tapeta in 2016.
Where can I find Queen’s Plate picks?
The horse.bet Racing Predictor publishes Queen’s Plate Day picks the morning of racing, with full-field probability ratings.
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