Watch The King’s Plate Draw and Breakfast this morning
TORONTO, August 11, 2026 – Woodbine Racetrack is set to host the The King’s Plate Post Position Draw and Breakfast this morning for the 167th edition of Canada’s most prestigious horse race.
A field of 12 is expected for this year’s King’s Plate, led by Woodbine Oaks winner Luster for trainer Josie Carroll. Dixie Law for trainer Dale Desruisseaux is expected to join Luster as another filly in the $1 million race. Fillies have won two of the last four editions of The Plate (Moira, 2022, and Caitlinhergrtness, 2024).
Desruisseaux is also planning to send out Plate Trial winner Highwaytothemoon. Rafael Hernandez is listed to ride Highwaytothemoon and will have another chance at tying the all-time Plate wins record for a jockey at four.
Trainer Kevin Attard has won three of the last four editions of The King’s Plate and is expected to send out a pair of starters (Baaeed Alynna and Very Special).
This year’s King’s Plate draw is returning to a “Pick Your Post” format.
To view the expected field for this year’s King’s Plate, click here.
The live stream of The King’s Plate Post Position Draw and Breakfast will begin at 10:20 a.m. To view the live stream, click here.
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Mark McKelvie