Thursday, February 23 2012

Woodbine 2012 stakes schedule unveiled

TORONTO, February 22 – A 102-race, $23 million stakes calendar, will highlight Woodbine's 167-day Thoroughbred meet in 2012.

The Woodbine stakes schedule, released today by the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG), is highlighted by the 153rd running of the Queen's Plate. The 1 1/4-mile classic, which carries a $1 million purse, is set for Sunday, June 24.