There were many impressive maiden winners at Woodbine during the past week and maybe even one who could pop into the King's Plate.
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The son of Dubawi (Ire) became a Group 1 winner when he broke out of a traffic jam to win the Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown in England.
Under a heady ride from Rafael Hernandez, Creed's Gold led all the way to win the Grade 3 Hendrie Stakes at Woodbine on July 5.
Seven races at Hastings Racecourse on July 5 included a pair of three-year-old stakes races, both won by BC-breds.
Trainer Steve Keplin Jr. has won 17 races at the Assiniboia Downs meeting and he sent out three stakes winners last week.
The 70th Oaks on July 20 is any filly's race, as long as they can negotiate the 1 1/8 miles and not get into a speed battle.
Gal in a Rush is back to defend her title on Saturday at Woodbine against seven challengers in the main track sprint.
The Western Canadian racing circuit is heating up, with three-year-old talent beginning to impress in each province.
The former jockey with 997 career wins, teletheatre manager, and respected senior AGCO steward called it a day on Sunday afternoon.
The Hall of Fame conditioner, who trained 26 champions, died at his Louisville, KY, home Saturday night at the age of 89.
The 2024 Horse of the Year was brave in his victory on June 28, but emerged with a soft tissue injury that could lead to retirement.
Son of American Triple Crown winner Justify was bred in Ontario by Sean and Dorothy Fitzhenry; his half-sister Dixie Moon won the Oaks.
The daughter of Curlin held on against ten tough foes in the $175,000 turf event at Woodbine in her second trip to Canada.
Al and Bill Ulwelling's Mansetti won the two-turn Marine Stakes (G3) over returning Scorched and both colts will head to the King's Plate.
CTHS Alberta has launched the program to reward 2024 CTHS Yearling Sale grads; first 2025 two-year-old race set for Friday.
