165th King’s Plate Overview

The 165th King’s Plate is set to feature a competitive field of 13 horses, all vying for the prestigious title in Canada’s most famous horse race. The event will take place this Saturday, covering a distance of 1 1/4 miles at Woodbine. The excitement is palpable among trainers, owners, and jockeys as they prepare for the big race.

Key Contenders:

1. My Boy Prince (Post 7) 

   - Trainer: Mark Casse 

   - Owner: Gary Barber 

   - Odds: 7-to-5 

   - Noteworthy as the favourite, My Boy Prince is coming off a win in the Plate Trial and is poised to secure a victory for Barber, who has a history of success in this race.

2. Essex Serpent (Post 3) 

   - Trainer: Mark Casse 

   - Owner: Manfred and Penny Conrad 

   - Odds: 2-to-1 

   - A strong contender after winning the Grade 3 Marine Stakes, Essex Serpent is looking to make a mark in the Plate.

3. Rafaroo (Post 2) 

   - Trainer: Harold Ladouceur 

   - Owner: Stronach Stables, Frank Stronach 

   - Odds: 8-to-1 

   - This horse showed strong potential with a second-place finish in the Plate Trial.

4. Caitlinhergrtness (Post 4) 

   - Trainer: Kevin Attard 

   - Owner: Siena Farm and WinStar Farm, LLC 

   - Odds: 12-to-1 

   - The only filly in the field, Caitlinhergrtness is looking to make history and is coming off a solid finish in the Woodbine Oaks.

5. Friendly Ghost (Post 6) 

   - Trainer: Evette Chartrand-Hoek 

   - Owner: Sue Leslie 

   - Odds: 30-to-1 

   - This horse is an exciting prospect, having finished third in the Plate Trial.

Additional Contenders:

- Midnight Mascot (Post 5) - 10-to-1, another entrant from the Conrad stable. 

- Thor’s Cause (Post 9) - 50-to-1, facing tough competition as a maiden. 

- Roar of the Crowd (Post 11) - 50-to-1, a recent maiden winner. 

Post Positions and Odds Overview:

- 1. Jokestar - 20-1 

- 2. Rafaroo - 8-1 

- 3. Essex Serpent - 2-1 

- 4. Caitlinhergrtness (f) - 12-1 

- 5. Midnight Mascot - 10-1 

- 6. Friendly Ghost - 30-1 

- 7. My Boy Prince - 7-5 

- 8. Pierre - 20-1 

- 9. Thor’s Cause - 50-1 

- 10. Bedard - 30-1 

- 11. Roar of the Crowd - 50-1 

- 12. No More Options - 30-1 

- 13. Vitality - 20-1 

The King’s Plate promises to be an electrifying event with strong favourites and interesting underdogs, all with unique stories and aspirations. The race will culminate in a thrilling showdown, with fans and connections eagerly awaiting the results. Will My Boy Prince continue his reign, or will a new star emerge in this storied race? Only time will tell.