Bill Mott worked his Derby and Oaks horses together while other starters will be eyeing preps this weekend, depending on the weather.
Bill Mott
The former manager of stallions such as Storm Cat and Deputy Minister is now a co-owner of a Kentucky Derby prospect.
Ontario-bred filly wins $200,000 turf race on a day when a tote crash caused the featured race, the Tampa Bay Derby, to race without betting.
Fan favourite Cody's Wish caps a big night for his Eclipse Award-winning trainer Bill Mott and owner Godolphin.
Bred by Ivan Dalos' Tall Oaks Farm, the durable gelding was a Canadian and US Champion and a multiple Grade 1 winner.
"Having him as a 2-year-old, 3-year-old, and now a 9-year-old. Who does that? Bill does that. It's a special win for all of us." - Adam Wachtel
The well-travelled 6-year-old led all the way through 1 1/8 miles to win the richest race in the world over the American star.
The improving Into Mischief colt had a steady rally from a couple of lengths off a slow pace to win by 3/4s of a length.
The 6-year-old horse, owned and bred by Bruce Lunsford, showed he runs well when fresh by taking the $3 million race off a 4-month break.
The richest active Canadian-bred and third on the all-time leading earners foaled in this country could race at age 9.
Bred by Ivan Dalos, 6-year-old Channel Maker comes off two straight Grade 1 wins and could become the richest Canadian-bred ever with a BC win
Probably field for the 159th running of the Queen's Plate. The maiden Vaughan is a late, but welcome, addition to the 158th running of The Queen’s Plate
