Casse sends out a trio in Mile; Desert Encounter looks to capture three consecutive International victories at Woodbine.
Desert Encounter
Classy nine-year-old will arrive at Woodbine on Sept. 11 for a run at a record-tying third International a week later.
Lone Canadian-bred Tiz a Slam not entered; last year's winner Desert Encounter expected to be favoured in small field for $800,000
Last year's Pattison Canadian International winner Desert Encounter is riding a three stakes winning streak; Nessy is among the main challengers.
Europeans expected to land early next week to battle for the three Grade 1 turf races at Woodbine on Oct. 12; Desert Encounter seeks repeat in PCI.
Last year's champ, Desert Encounter, could have a few fellow Euros to get past such as Kew Gardens and Mount Everest plus Canadian-bred Tiz a Slam.
Top Euros Kew Gardens and Communique also nominated; Canadian-bred Tiz A Slam seeks to become first Canuck to win prestigious race in two decades.
Last year's Canadian International winner Desert Encounter on his way to try for a repeat in the $800,000 turf fixture at 1 1/2 miles
Desert Encounter ran down favourite Thundering Blue in the closing yards to score in Saturday’s $800,000 Pattison Canadian International at Woodbine.
