The King’s Plate annual horse race has been cancelled after a heavy storm hit the GTA on Saturday afternoon.

Woodbine Racetrack, which was set to host the race in Etobicoke, made the announcement Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter. 

“In the interest of safety for our horses and horse people, Woodbine Racetrack has cancelled the remainder of Saturday’s live racing card due to unsafe racing conditions caused by heavy rains in the Greater Toronto Area,” the statement said.

Woodbine Entertainment later added that information on a new date for the event will be announced as soon as possible.

Thirteen contestants, including champion and multiple stakes winner My Boy Prince, were supposed to compete for the $1 million King’s Plate, the first leg of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown.

Saturday was the 165th edition of The King’s Plate, which is North America’s oldest continually run race and contested at 1 1/4 miles on the Woodbine all-weather course.