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King’s Plate
Canada's best known horse race, run at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto in mid August; the 2026 race was on Saturday 15 August.
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OrganiserWoodbine Entertainment
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
The King's Plate is run by Woodbine Entertainment and is described as the oldest continuously run stakes race in North America. The 2027 date has not yet been announced, so the date here is an estimate based on 2026.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 21 August 2027 | Canada | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | Saturday 19 August 2028 | Canada | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | Saturday 18 August 2029 | Canada | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Where this information comes from
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