The rivals – both named Horse of the Year in their respective provinces – will meet again in the McKenzie Handicap on Saturday at Century Mile.
Avana
Some of the best horses of 2025 raced in the western provinces and Sovereign Award voters should be giving them much consideration.
Peter Redekop, in his 90th year, is selling the remainder of his horses next week in Kentucky, including top mare Avana.
Rondelito won his third stakes race in succession in the Sir Winston Churchill, a local prep for the BC Derby.
The Vino Rosso filly Avana was unbeaten in Canada in 2024 and she was responsible for seven BC awards at the April 23 ceremony.
