Jockey John Velazquez, atop Luster, throws flower petals in celebration of his win at the 167th running of the King's Plate horse race, in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Plate champion Luster to take extended break, won’t run in Prince of Wales Stakes
Aug 26, 2026 | 8:55 AM
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TORONTO — King’s Plate champion Luster won’t be making a run at the OLG Canadian Triple Crown.
Trainer Josie Carroll says the heralded filly has earned an extended break and won’t be running in the $500,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on Sept. 7 at Fort Erie Racetrack.
Luster won the $ 1 million King’s Plate by a commanding 7 1/4 lengths Aug. 15 at Woodbine Racetrack.
Instead, Carroll said the connections will look at having Luster run in the Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland on Oct. 11.
