Toronto businessman Mitch Kursner has put together a boutique breeding operation and a colt from his first broodmare is in the Queen's Plate.

Kayla Sanchez will serve as post position drawmaster while Penny Oleksiak will perform the ceremonial ‘Riders Up’ announcement.

This essential nutrient readily found in green grass may be lacking in hay-fed stabled horses, in which case supplementation is key.

Eight longtime Ontario trainers, and owners, seek their first Queen's Plate win on August 22, the 162nd edition of the famous race.

After many near misses in graded stakes on Tapeta and turf, Gary Barber's steady stretch runner got his first big win on August 15.

Lawson has held various positions at Woodbine as Assistant Racing Secretary and in Racing Development and Stabling Operations.

The field for the Plate continues to hover around 17 as owners and trainers are set to enter their Canadian-bred 3-year-olds.

Canadian champ returns to home track victorious, DePaulo saddles milestone win, Gallardo is making a statement and first win for Sealys.

The program, available to B.C. residents only, offers a total of $5,500 per qualified horse to help with costs over the winter.

The jockey from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, has already had a hot start, including a win in the Plate Trial Stakes aboard Avoman.