Breeders' Stakes winner Tom's Magic will try to capture a Grade 1 win at Del Mar on Nov. 29 in his toughest test yet.
Tom's Magic
Son of Justify rebounded from a troubled run in the King's Plate to take down the Breeders' for his third stakes win.
The OLG Canadian Triple Crown comes to a close on Sept. 28 with the grassy Breeders' Stakes on the inner turf.
The King's Plate and Prince of Wales winners will take a pass on the 1 1/2 mile Breeders' Stakes on the inner turf course.
Eleven horses have been nominated to the final jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown which takes place on September 28 at Woodbine.
Allowed to set his own tempo out of the gate, Mansetti went slow on the lead and then darted away to win the 166th King's Plate.
Will there be Plate Magic Saturday from Tom? Will the filly No Time be on time? Or will the Gangster steal it?
US-based Tom's Magic is looking good in workouts for the King's Plate; trainer Mark Casse will be at Saratoga next week.
Mark Dodson's homebred Notorious Gangster had a speedy breeze at Woodbine on July 31 as he continues on his way to the Plate.
Notorious Gangster remains the top King's Plate contender, but Yawen Wu's Sedburys Ghost pops up with Trial win.
On Friday night, strong Woodbine Oaks contender Love and Poetry runs in the Penn Oaks; Saturday, two Plate hopefuls race at Monmouth.
American-based Mythical Man and Tom's Magic will be racing soon and could be headed north; Saffie Joseph trainee arrives.
Tom's Magic races for big money next week at Penn National and local guys Dewolf and Notorious Gangster are very ready.
Son of Justify will only start if race remains on turf; other Plate hopefuls are busy with races and works this week.
American-owned and -trained colt won the Black Gold Stakes at Fair Grounds on March 1 for his second win in three races.
