Former NFL Star Mike Renfro Looks to Score Big in Prestigious King’s Plate

At 0h28, on August 3, 2025 • By Matthew Lomon, Woodbine

As former NFL wide receiver turned Thoroughbred horseman Mike Renfro will tell you, he’s been lucky enough to strike oil twice.

After 11 years playing with the Houston Oilers and the Dallas Cowboys, Renfro is part of the CJ Thoroughbreds team that will send out Tom’s Magic in the $1 million King’s Plate on August 16th at Woodbine Racetrack.

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