Woodbine reported the third-highest all-sources wagering total in the 166-year history of the King’s Plate, with Saturday’s event generating over $17 million across the 13-race card.
On-track handle reached its highest level since before the pandemic, with more than $4 million wagered at the track. The record for the prestigious Canadian race remains $18.1 million, set in 2023.
This year’s card achieved the highest dollars wagered per starter of any Plate program in history and successfully launched the new “Kings & Queens Pick-3” wager, which featured a $5 minimum and 15 percent takeout.
“We were confident that Saturday would generate good numbers in large part due to a competitive King’s Plate and a deep card of racing,” said Michael Copeland, CEO of Woodbine. “The action on the racetrack lived up to the billing and the atmosphere throughout the grandstand was electric. The King’s Plate is truly the event of the summer and we want to thank our entire racing community for putting on a great show.”
Al and Bill Ulwelling’s Mansetti, a son of Collected, captured the main event, giving trainer Kevin Attard his third King’s Plate victory in the past four years.
The winning jockey, 20-year-old apprentice Pietro Moran, made history as the third-youngest rider to win the prestigious race.
The field for the 166th running created an impressive visual as they rounded the first turn at Woodbine.
Live racing continues at Woodbine Thursdays through Sundays until December 14.
