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Memories from King’s Plate Day

The excitement and emotion behind the scenes was captured by Hayley Morrison on Canadian racing's biggest day at Woodbine Racetrack.

A woman hugging a man and crying.
The proud breeder of Paramount Prince, Ericka Rusnak. (Hayley Morrison photo)

By: Hayley Morrison | August 21, 2023

You're Listening to an article from Canadian Thoroughbred.com. Memories from King’s Plate Day By: Hayley Morrison.
Patrick Husbands celebrates.

Equine royalty on the day, Paramount Prince.

Off to the winner’s circle.

Paramount Prince gets a well-earned spritz.

Ericka Rusnak, breeder of Paramount Prince.

Team Kaukokaipuu.

Runner-up Elysian Field with trainer Mark Casse.

TJ Holder walking Kaukokaipuu.

Anthony Husbands wearing a straw hat with the flags of Canada and Barbados.

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Elizabeth Dowdeswell, being escorted in.

The stands were bright with colourful fashion.





Jason Portuondo.

Paddock judge Harold Fortune.

Golden Canary, winner of the Soaring Free Stakes.

Miss Dracarys, winner of the Dance Smartly Stakes.

Stanley House and Joey DePaulo.

Tags: behind the scenes, King's Plate Day, Paramount Prince, Patrick Husbands, photographs, Woodbine Racetrack,

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