The 85th running of the Prince of Wales Stakes, the second jewel in the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, is coming up on Tuesday, September 29. Nominations closed on September 16, with nine horses looking to compete, including six contenders from the Queen’s Plate who will be seeking a rematch on Fort Erie’s dirt track.
Queen’s Plate winner Mighty Heart has kept his name in the running for the Prince of Wales. After an impressive 7 ½-length victory in 2:01.98 (the second fastest Plate run since 1957), the one-eyed wonder horse may be making a run for Canadian Triple Crown history for trainer Josie Carroll and owner Lawrence Cordes. Jockey Daisuke Fukumoto was in the irons for the race, making his first Plate start. He is no stranger to the border oval, having made many trips to Fort Erie winner’s circle as an apprentice rider.