The way this year's third jewel of the American Triple Crown figures to unfold means one of these two starters should win.
Horse Racing News
Two Trinidadian jockeys have been dominating the winner's circle in Winnipeg at Assiniboia Downs; Gourneau leads trainers.
The first two stepping-stone stakes races to the Canadian classics take place this weekend at Woodbine with some of the top contenders entered.
A 25% bonus will be paid to owners of Alberta-bred racehorses placing win, place or show in the Oct. 5th CTHS Sales Stakes.
Derby and Preakness winners tackle a shorter Belmont Stakes at Saratoga as Belmont Park continues with its construction.
Notes from across Canada from last week, while at Woodbine, favourites are having a hard time connecting for wins.
The first Epsom Derby winner sired by the great American stallion Justify, City Of Troy had to navigate a loose horse on his way to the win.
In addition to Palazzi's upset in the Eclipse, Fabulously Fab left a champion in her wake in the Belle Mahone.
Palazzi has found that he loves Woodbine best and he upset an oddly-run bet365 Eclipse Stakes on June 1st on Super Stakes Saturday.
"A Rising Star", presented by Woodbine’s content team and World Horse Racing, chronicles the remarkable journey of the star rider.
With the return of grass racing and better weather, the patience shown by the race office has paid off with big fields.
City of Troy and Los Angeles will try to give Aidan O'Brien his 10th Derby, while Ambiente Friendly a rare starter for Fanshawe.
Wagering hits $1.9 million at the border oval even though rainy weather cuts the race card short by one; Vives off to flying start.
It was a great week at Woodbine with wins going to many, LongRun and the track hosting a super event, and a debut race by a future star.
The prospect of 'off' turf for the age-old Derby at Epsom could play havoc with some entrants next Saturday.
