Date & Time: Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Race 9 at 5:34 p.m. ET
Distance: 1¼ miles (10 furlongs)
Surface: Dirt
Purse: $1,000,000
Field: 13 Canadian-bred 3-year-olds
The 166th running of the King’s Plate Stakes marks the first leg of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, followed by the Prince of Wales Stakes and the Breeders’ Stakes. This year’s edition features a competitive field of 13 sophomores, including standout fillies, stakes winners, and rising stars.
Top Contenders & Race Analysis
No Time (Post 10)
Trainer: Mark Casse
Jockey: John Velazquez
Pedigree: Not This Time × Count to Three (by Red Ransom)
Morning Line Odds: 7-2
Form: 38-5141
Weight: 121 lbs (receives 5 lb allowance as a filly)
Analysis: The lone filly in the field, No Time enters off a dominant win in the Woodbine Oaks, showcasing tactical speed and stamina. Her pedigree is elite—by Not This Time, sire of multiple Grade 1 winners, and out of a mare who produced two Grade 1 siblings. Velazquez’s experience in classic distances adds confidence. She’s a strong single in multi-race wagers.
Ashley’s Archer (Post 13)
Trainer: Mark Casse
Jockey: Sahin Civaci
Pedigree: Karakontie × Certainly Special (by Distorted Humor)
Morning Line Odds: 12-1
Form: 153-262
Analysis: A value play with upside. Civaci and Casse have a strong ROI on Plate day, and Ashley’s Archer has shown consistency at route distances. His pedigree suggests turf versatility and stamina, and he could crash the superfecta at a price.
Sedburys Ghost (Post 12)
Trainer: Barbara Minshall
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Form: 31-141
Recent Win: Beat Notorious Gangster and Scorching in a 1⅛-mile stakes at Woodbine
Analysis: A late-developing colt with tactical speed and a sharp turn of foot. His recent win over key rivals makes him a legitimate threat.
⚡ Notorious Gangster (Post 3)
Trainer: Josie Carroll
Jockey: Fraser Aebly
Form: 171-212
Analysis: Consistent stakes performer with a grinding style. Finished second to Sedburys Ghost last out and could reverse the result with a better trip.
Tom’s Magic (Post 11)
Trainer: Michael Stidham
Jockey: Rafael Hernandez
Form: 21-191
Official Rating: 95
Analysis: The highest-rated horse in the field. Has tactical speed and a strong closing kick. Hernandez is a proven stakes rider at Woodbine.
Other Notables
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Notes |
| Mansetti (1) | Kevin Attard | Pietro Moran | Won last out over Scorching |
| William T (2) | Donald MacRae | David Moran | Dominant maiden win |
| Scorching (4) | John Charalambous | Jose Lezcano | Consistent stakes form |
| Mythical Man (5) | Danny Gargan | Sofia Vives | Needs rebound |
| Faber (6) | Kevin Attard | Pietro Moran | Solid but lacks punch |
| Runaway Again (7) | Sid Attard | Javier Castellano | Impressive maiden win |
| Dewolf (8) | Kevin Attard | Flavien Prat | Needs pace setup |
| Watsonville Red (9) | Michael De Paulo | Leo Salles | Longshot |
Pedigree Spotlight
No Time: By Not This Time, out of Count to Three—Grade 1-producing dam line.
Ashley’s Archer: By Karakontie, a Breeders’ Cup Mile winner, out of Certainly Special (Distorted Humor).
Tom’s Magic: Pedigree suggests stamina and class, ideal for 10 furlongs.
Best Bets for King’s Plate Stakes 2025:
Win: No Time
Value Play: Ashley’s Archer
Exacta Box: No Time / Sedburys Ghost / Tom’s Magic
Superfecta Crasher: Notorious Gangster
