Filly Luster captures 167th running of the King’s Plate
John Velazquez rode filly Luster to an emphatic win in the King’s Plate on Saturday. Luster, the Woodbine Oaks winner and 1-5 race favourite, stood fourth at the top of the final turn. She came on strong down the stretch to pull away from the field and easily win the race in two minutes 2.01 […]
Filly Luster won the 167th running of the King's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack. She was ridden by John Velazquez and trained by Josie Carrol, who earned her fourth Plate title. Luster, the 1-5 favourite and Woodbine Oaks winner, finished fourth at the top of the final turn before coming on strong to win in 2 minutes 2.01 seconds.
According to CityNews, Luster pulled away from the 12-horse field to win easily, with Military Time in second and Fire and Wine in third. This victory marked the 20th anniversary of Carrol's first Plate title with Edenwold.
The King's Plate had a purse of $1-million, as reported by the Winnipeg Free Press.
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