Pick 5 carryovers and huge payoffs, fast times and high-percentage trainers and riders are the topics in recent days at Woodbine.
Sahin Civaci
Plus news on the new claiming rule, weekend wagering and the current contenders for the August 17 King's Plate.
Speedy Gary Barber colt withstood a stern pace battle and then drew off from his rivals under Sahin Civaci for another stakes win.
Sofia Vives won her first stakes race and four other races on opening day at Woodbine, which saw a record $4.5 million wagered.
Canada's Champion Female Sprinter of 2022 beat the boys in a big effort and is scheduled to be sold at Keeneland on November 8.
The filly Solo Album led all the way to win the Ontario Derby (G3) over the boys at Woodbine on Saturday, but was disqualified.
The Triple Tiara for 3-year-old fillies wrapped up Sept. 10 at Woodbine with the Wonder Where, jockey Civaci's 3rd stakes win of the weekend.
The King's Plate will be next for the attractive daughter of Hard Spun who is owned by Team Valor and Gary Barber.
Ontario-bred Lucky Score takes Grade 2 Highlander, Fev Rover and Tyson also big winners on big Canada Day card.
Ontario-sired and -bred Il Malocchio cruises to La Prevoyante win under sizzling-hot rider Sahin Civaci, who has 12 wins in last 4 days.
Candy Overload and jockey Sahin Civaci captured the Grade 2 Kennedy Road Stakes at Woodbine on November 27.
