The Oct. 12 Pattison Canadian International (G1) is worth $800,000 and tops a day of turf racing that includes the Grade 1 E.P. Taylor and Grade 1 Nearctic Stakes. The last of Woodbine major stakes race days often lures some fascinating and top horses from overseas.
Already we know DESERT ENCOUNTER, last year’s International winner, is coming back now that he has found good form again.
An interesting one on the nomination list is KEW GARDENS, a son of Galileo trained by Aidan O’Brien. This 4-year-old won the St Leger and French Derby last year. He is top weighted for the Melbourne Cup but wil not go there according to the trainer.