The first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown, the $1 million King’s Plate, will be raced at Woodbine Racetrack on Sunday, August 20th. It is the oldest running North American Thoroughbred stakes race.

Formerly known as The Queen’s Plate in honor of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II, it hosts a field of 17 three-year-olds to be raced at 1 1/4 miles. In its 164-year history, 38 fillies have won the title, including last year’s winner Moira who holds the race record finish time of 2:01.48.

The race will be 10th on the card, with an official post time of 5:39 pm, a feature on the Tapeta Main Track.

Learn more at the links provided below:

WOODBINE RACECOURSE: woodbine.com/kings-plate

AMERICA’S BEST RACING: americasbestracing.net/get-know-the-horses

It’s a story from the headlines. The publisher speaks of a past Saturday’s tragic loss; the emotions felt before, during, and after. In adversity, community supports each other.

Easy to recognize.

It is our Saturday, our loss, our story, and our community. 

Among our conversations, be mindful of the rawness people feel. Please offer compassion. Support each other. Controversy and objection can divert focus from the pain felt by the connections involved. Resist the need to exploit. Display maturity in discussions. This is not just a sport. They are not just a horse. 

ASCOT RACECOURSE MEDIA RELEASE 

ASCOT’S QIPCO KING GEORGE WEEKEND: A MIDSUMMER COCKTAIL OF STYLE, SOCIALISING, AND WORLD-CLASS RACING 

Friday 28th – Saturday 29th July 2023 

Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire 

The QIPCO King George Weekend will present racegoers with a combination of world-class Flat racing and the quintessential British racing experience. Regarded as Europe’s premier midseason middle-distance championship, it is an unmissable weekend and the perfect summer day out for family and friends. 

Offering two days of top-quality action on the track, the QIPCO King George Weekend will provide racegoers with an exhilarating experience of Ascot Racecourse at its finest. Amidst the exciting race schedule, the Group 1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes on the Saturday is the highlight of the weekend, attracting the very best horses from across the continent. As Europe’s indisputable midsummer middle-distance showpiece, this race has seen many a great crowned including Nijinsky, Mill Reef, Brigadier Gerard, Shergar, Nashwan, Galileo and the mighty Enable, the only three-time winner. 

Schedules for live broadcasts and recasts of the days events are available at ascot.com

Excerpts from press release and image courtesy of Ascot.com

The glorious racing season of Saratoga is upon us! Opening day was a sight to behold, and thanks to the generous folks at the NYRA YouTube page, it’s now available for all to enjoy. It’s going to be a beautiful summer!

For a quick change of racing pace, OTP celebrates another prestigious sport deep in tradition and history. The Wimbledon Championships are this weekend, and our friends at FALL LIVING MAGAZINE offer their suggestions for hosting the perfect watch-party brunch. Cheers!

England’s most prestigious flat racing event begins June 20th until June 24th.

Catch all the action starting Tuesday until Saturday streaming live on Peacock with additional coverage on NBC, NBCSN, CNBC, NBCSports.com (live stream), and the NBC Sports app. Rise early, coverage starts 8:30 am EST.

Follow at the Royal Ascot official website.

A list of Hall of Fame Jockeys will be on hand at the iconic Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Saturday, June 24. The Jockeys and Jeans gala pays tribute to the industry’s fallen riders. Tickets range from $110 to $250 per person. Table purchases seating up to nine guests for $1,800 will include dining with an attending HOF rider.  Order your tickets in advance at Ticketmaster.

See An In Depth Look Inside Caesars Palace Las Vegas on page 2>>

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Our intuitive contributor FALLON uses her talents to answer the age old question ‘Who do I bet in the Belmont Stakes?‘ Whether you are an experienced horseplayer or just a curious race fan, consider these tips ‘from the celestial influences of the stars‘ for today’s race wager. Good Luck and Happy Racing!

Watch Fallon’s Belmont Stakes Tarot video on page 2 >>

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