Queen’s Plate

The Queen’s Plate is Canada’s oldest and most prestigious thoroughbred horse race, held annually at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. Established in 1860, it is a race for three-year-old horses and serves as the country’s premier event showcasing top young horses. The race covers a distance of 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs) on dirt, symbolizing a significant achievement for winning horses and their connections. It often attracts major attention from racing fans and is part of the Canadian Triple Crown, highlighting the nation's rich horse-racing heritage.