His trainer didn't know if the colt would survive an illness, let alone return to the races. But Scorching defied the odds.
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A field of eight or nine is expected for next week's $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie led by Plate winner Mansetti.
Six horses from the King's Plate, including the winner Mansetti, are on the list of Prince of Wales probable starters.
"People have no idea what this horse has gone through" says trainer John Charalambous of his King's Plate hopeful.
US-based Tom's Magic is looking good in workouts for the King's Plate; trainer Mark Casse will be at Saratoga next week.
Notorious Gangster remains the top King's Plate contender, but Yawen Wu's Sedburys Ghost pops up with Trial win.
The pivotal King’s Plate prep takes place Sunday at Woodbine; the field contains John Charalambous' very 'professional' trainee Scorching.
Al and Bill Ulwelling's Mansetti won the two-turn Marine Stakes (G3) over returning Scorched and both colts will head to the King's Plate.
One of 2024's top two-year-old colts in Canada had a delayed start to his 2025 campaign and he returns in Saturday's Marine.
Tom's Magic races for big money next week at Penn National and local guys Dewolf and Notorious Gangster are very ready.
Sovereign Award finalist Scorching, a top two-year-old from last year, tackles tough three-year-olds in New York on March 1.
With the King's Plate still months away, one of 2024's top two-year-olds will test dirt for the first time in the prestigious Gotham.
The 2025 King's Plate and Woodbine Oaks contenders are enjoying break time at the farm or already in training in locations south.
Less than a week into 2025 and Canadian horses are winning, getting ready to race and doing cool things in the south.
Ashley's Archer won the 88th Cup & Saucer by a nose, but the Mark Casse trainee was disqualified and placed fifth.
