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Queen’s Plate 2022 To Remain In Late August At Woodbine

Woodbine Entertainment today announced the 163rd running of the $1 million Queen's Plate, first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto.

Contested annually to showcase Canada's finest 3-year-old Thoroughbreds, The Queen's Plate is one of the country's premier sporting events and North America's oldest continuously run stakes race.

Following a successful 162nd running in August 2021, The Queen's Plate will remain in a late-August position for the 2022 racing season at Woodbine. The most recent edition of the prestigious race generated the second highest wagering handle in event history and saw Safe Conduct defeat a dozen rivals to capture the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown.

“We're excited about the prospects of another tremendous running of The Queen's Plate in August 2022,” said Jim Lawson, CEO of Woodbine Entertainment. “The new date was very successful, as evident by the wagering numbers and the large competitive field that provided a thrilling race from start to finish.

“Welcoming fans to our facility for this year's Queen's Plate brought an electric feeling back to Woodbine and we have our eyes set on producing one of Toronto's top sporting and social events for the summer of 2022.”

Ticket details for the 163rd running of The Queen's Plate will be released in the coming months.

Woodbine Entertainment also announced Wednesday the intentions to run a 133-date Thoroughbred meet next season. The 2022 racing season is tentatively scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 16 and conclude on Sunday, December 11.

Race dates for the 2022 season are currently being reviewed for final approval by the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

Fans and racing participants can visit Woodbine.com or follow @WoodbineTB on social media for the latest news and updates regarding live racing at Woodbine Racetrack.

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Woodbine’s Ladies Of The Lawn Series Returns With Online Auction Supporting Rethink Breast Cancer

Woodbine Entertainment is excited to announce the return of the Ladies of the Lawn Series.

Launched in 2019, Woodbine's Ladies of the Lawn is a points-based bonus series that includes three premier turf races for fillies and mares. The owner of the horse who has accumulated the most points upon the conclusion of the three premier races will receive a $50,000 bonus, while the owner who horse who accumulated the second and third most points will receive a $15,000 and $10,000 bonus respectively.

The Ladies of the Lawn Series begins on Sunday, Aug. 22, with the Dance Smartly Stakes, followed by the Canadian Stakes on Saturday, Sept. 18 and concluding with the E.P. Taylor Stakes on Sunday, Oct. 17. Each race will be contested on the renowned E.P. Taylor Turf Course.

As part of the Ladies of the Lawn series, Woodbine is supporting charity Rethink Breast Cancer. From Aug. 22 to Oct. 17, racing enthusiasts can bid on specially designed pillows created from new saddle towels featuring the Rethink Breast Cancer logo. Proceeds from the online auction will be donated to Rethink Breast Cancer to assist those living with breast cancer.

“At Woodbine, we appreciate the role charities such as Rethink Breast Cancer play in our communities” said Zenia Wadhwani, Director, Corporate Citizenship. “We are excited to launch a fun way for fans to support Rethink Breast Cancer while taking home a unique piece of racing memorabilia.”

The auction is now live and will run until the end of the Ladies of the Lawn series on October 17.

To view and bid on the saddle towel pillows supporting Rethink, please click here.

The inaugural Ladies of the Lawn series was won by the Kevin Attard trained 2019 Canadian Horse of the Year, Starship Jubilee. In 2020, the series was won by Elizabeth Way, trained by Hall of Fame trainer, Roger Attfield.

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Tim Lawson Named Woodbine’s Director of Thoroughbred Racing

Woodbine Entertainment has named Tim Lawson, Woodbine's former manager of racing development and stabling operations, as the new Director of Thoroughbred Racing. He had also previously served as assistant racing secretary for both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing at the Toronto-area track.

Lawson, the son of Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson, interned for Keeneland Sales and Racing before working in various positions at Century Downs, including as racing secretary, and as a project manager for Century Mile. Both Century Downs and Century Mile are located in Alberta.

Lawson's new role will begin immediately.

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Woodbine: Capacity-Limited Queen’s Plate Tickets Go On Sale This Week

Woodbine Entertainment today announced tickets for The 162nd Queen's Plate, the first jewel of the 2021 OLG Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, will be available through a pre-sale on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, and will go on-sale to the general public on Friday, July 30, 2021.

The 162^nd running of The Queen's Plate will take place on Sunday, August 22 at Woodbine Racetrack. A fashion-forward day at the races, The Queen's Plate festivities include live entertainment, unique dining experiences and world-class horse racing.

Contested for a purse of $1 million, The Queen's Plate is North America's oldest continuously-run stakes event, showcasing Canada's top 3-year-old Thoroughbreds.

Annually one of Toronto's must-attend events of the summer, the 2021 Queen's Plate will focus on an enhanced experience for the limited guests who are welcomed to Woodbine Racetrack.

“We are very excited to safely host limited guests at this year's Queen's Plate,” said Jim Lawson, CEO, Woodbine Entertainment. “More than just a must-attend event, the Queen's Plate is a celebration of Canadian Thoroughbred racing, and this year the race card is packed with exciting stakes races including The Queen's Plate Stakes.”

Guests attending The 2021 Queen's Plate can select from multiple seating or dining experiences including:

Post Parade: Enjoy a refined dining experience curated by our executive chefs while viewing the races from above the track, allowing you to take in all the action! Sold in tables of four.

The Patio at Champions: Enjoy an outdoor scenic view of Woodbine Racetrack from Toronto's best patio along with delicious, fun food and drink with your friends and fellow attendees.

Trackside Experience: Woodbine Racetrack's apron will host a safe, outdoor premium experience on the apron featuring a fantastic BBQ offering, a live DJ and exclusive front row access to the races.

Grandstand seats: Enjoy excellent outdoor seats in our large, open-air grandstand featuring incredible views of the racetrack including the finish line. Sold in groups of two, with two empty seats between occupied seats to promote physical distancing.

General Admission: Reserve your spot within Woodbine Racetrack's iconic grandstand on the second or third floor. Excellent indoor views of the racetrack and access to food offerings within the food court. Seating not included.

Advanced ticket sales will begin Wednesday, July 28^th at 10am, followed by public ticket access on Friday, July 30, on Ticketmaster.ca. Due to government-imposed capacity limits, fans are encouraged to buy tickets early to secure the best seats before they sell out.

For more information, visit Woodbine.com, QueensPlate.com and follow @WoodbineTB on social media.

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