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.
Woodbine Oaks
The latest installment of Canadian Thoroughbred's top King's Plate and Woodbine Oaks contenders, and there are new faces.
Thirteen three-year-olds foaled in Canada have been entered in Sunday's Queenston Stakes at Woodbine and nine fillies go in the Fury on June 10.
Kalik, Mission of Joy and Simcoe have had big wins recently to move up the contender's lists for the big races for Canadian-breds.
The second installment of Canadian Thoroughbred's look at who is hot on the trail to the King's Plate and Woodbine Oaks.
Her grandson Hit Show will start from post 1 in the Derby for American owners Gary and Mary West and trainer Brad Cox.
The Todd Pletcher-trained Equivoque has strong career debut at Keeneland while filly Ancient Peace romps in allowance at Santa Anita.
Fields of seven to nine look likely for the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks and $125,000 Plate Trial this Sunday, July 24.
Bred by the late Bill Graham, the daughter of Classic Empire was expected to come for the Woodbine Oaks but she stays in the U.S.
Eight hopefuls will meet on Saturday in this key prep for the July 24th $500,000 feature at Woodbine Racetrack.
The top contenders for the Aug. 21 Plate have lots of questions, but new faces are appearing; Oaks leader Moira getting close to 2022 opener.
Rich Strike, claimed for $30,000 in September at Churchill Downs, upsets the 148th Kentucky Derby at 80-to-1.
Graded stakes winner Messier, headed for the Santa Anita Derby Apr. 9, sped in a Santa Anita workout; 'Daydream' roars into Oaks picture.
The lucrative 2022 program offers more than $16.9 million in stakes events, including 37 graded stakes and two $1 million classics.
The Oaks was run in a much faster time than the Trial, but received a lower Beyer Speed Figure as confusing Plate draws near.
