His trainer didn't know if the colt would survive an illness, let alone return to the races. But Scorching defied the odds.
Woodbine 2026
The lower level of racing this past week at Woodbine opened the door for many smaller stables to pick up big purses for their wins.
The son of Flatter was represented by his first winner when War Emperor rallied to victory in his career debut at Woodbine.
The tough Woodbine Mile will be next for plucky Gas Me Up, and a wrap of the King's Plate horses and the day.
The King's Plate entrants were yearling purchases or homebreds, from Canadian breeding or deep European lines, and they came from everywhere.
The gelding has been bartered around a few times in his career, but he seems to have found his best friend in Nicole Collee.
Who's hot at Woodbine as King's Plate week gets underway; the connections of the top three contenders are all doing well.
Not many are afraid of Woodbine Oaks winner Luster, as 11 may be entered against her for the 167th King's Plate, to be drawn on Tuesday.
Winners of three of the last four Woodbine Miles, Godolphin and Charlie Appleby are making plans for this year's race.
Plate winners Paramount Prince and Mansetti renew their rivalry, but have Prince of Wales winner Runaway Again to hold off.
Trainer Rachel Halden had the three-year-old Kentucky-bred poised to peak in her third start of the season to take the Grade 3 event.
Gainesway Farm and Andrew Rosen's Luster cruised easily to a 5 1/2 length win in the 71st Woodbine Oaks, punching her Plate ticket.
With no standout for the 167th King's Plate, owners and trainers filled the entry box for the Plate Trial on Sunday.
The 71st Woodbine Oaks will be run Sunday, July 19 and trainer Josie Carroll is going for her fourth win in the big filly race.
The Uncle Mo two-year-old became the latest stakes winner for Hoolie Racing and trainer Barbara Minshall, taking the Victoria Stakes.
