Woodbine's champion jockey will ride Midnight Mascot in the 165th King's Plate, one of about eight solid contenders for the race.
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Classy veteran Cruden Bay earns top marks in the Grade 2 Connaught Cup, while Solo Album is a hit in the Grade 3 Trillium Stakes.
Owner Jordan Froelich, who has purchased plenty of horses to bring to Hastings to race, had a big day on July 20.
The Florida-bred ridgling trained by Mark Casse took the race for two-year-olds on Friday afternoon at Woodbine.
Plus news on the new claiming rule, weekend wagering and the current contenders for the August 17 King's Plate.
Chiefswood Stable homebred was winning for the second time in five races in one of the most wide-open Oaks in years.
The speedy grey has been the King's Plate favourite throughout the year and gets his biggest test on the way to the race in the Trial.
Calgary lawyer has loved racing for as long as he can remember, but had one of his worst days in the sport just over a month ago.
Billionaire Bill Stone hit paydirt with his first horse purchase, Hoosier Philly, and hopes Ba Dee Yah can win the Woodbine Oaks.
What this year's Woodbine Oaks lacks in quality does present a fascinating betting race for handicappers.
The leading Fort Erie jock was badly injured when a horse flipped over on him during a training incident at Woodbine; recovery will be long.
Walcott had brain tumour removed a few years ago but it has returned; a GoFundMe has been set up to help with treatment.
American-owned and trained Ba Dee Yah could be favoured in $500,000 Woodbine Oaks; field includes My Girl Della.
D J Stable's impressive gal Bullet won the My Dear Stakes to remain undefeated while Gordon and Elizabeth Lickrish win with Gold.
Canadian Horse of the Year was making her first start of the year against five Chad Brown-trained turf mares.
