And leading Woodbine rider Kazushi Kimura, just back from injury, won four of the 10 races on the afternoon.
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Ontario-bred Bolt Enoree looks strong in the My Dear, while recent winner Yacht Boy is a contender in the Victoria Stakes.
A spill on July 8 on the Woodbine turf has sent 'KK' to the sidelines temporarily under a concussion protocol.
Three-year-old colts/gelding and fillies take part in the rich Ontario-sired, three-race plus a final series.
The Oaks is just over two weeks away and it is starting to look like any local three-year-old filly could win; Plate hopeful 'Invader' may pass.
American invader Turf King (Ire) escapes with fortuitous Marine Stakes win over King's Plate contender Kaukokaipuu.
Five graded stakes races headline fabulous racing on Canada Day at Woodbine with Canadian Horse of the Year Moira among the stars.
Twin City and Kaukokaipuu come off stakes wins at 7 furlongs and will try to finish their King's Plate preparation with another big run.
The Selene Stakes on July 1 has a 10-horse field including Wonder Wheel and some Canadian-bred fillies looking to advance to the Oaks.
The beautiful Souper Speedy filly is one of the top sprinters in Ontario since she returned to her home province.
The Woodbine Oaks is in four weeks and it's not certain if any of the very good Canadian-bred fillies based in the US will be heading north.
Winners from Woodbine during the past week with notes and quotes; July is just around the corner, things are heating up!
Trainer Amanda Cameron, Outstanding Groom at the 2018 Sovereign Awards, gets her first win as a trainer with Polly.
The $10,000 purchase is owned by the Culpepper Island syndicate which includes small-scale owners from all over the world.
The Fury win followed the powerhouse trios' scores with Our Flash Drive, Souper Hoity Toity and Ryder Ryder Ryder.