Algiers, 2nd in the Dubai World Cup in March, is at Woodbine on Saturday to start a big weekend of racing in Toronto.
Horse Racing News
Trainer Roger Varian has a good record when he ships horses to Woodbine from Europe and Royal Champion is an improving runner.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society will be featured October 8 at Woodbine Racetrack.
It's early yet, but hot on the heels of sizzling and sunny weather in Ontario this week is a cold and rainy weekend.
There was a lot going on locally and in other locations with Ontario-based horses and horsepeople last week.
Earner of over $3 million is scheduled to prep for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) in the Durham Cup Stakes (G2) this weekend.
Irish-bred, French-raised colt went past his rivals in a blink to take the famous European race at 1 1/2 miles on turf.
Outsider Touch'n Ride edges the filly Elysian Field in $400,000 Breeders' Stakes at Woodbine on October 1 as Triple Crown wraps up.
The Woodbine-based colt was recently third in the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup and is listed at 5-to-1 for the Woodward.
King's Plate winner Paramount Prince will take on 13 rivals as he makes his turf debut in the 133rd Breeders' Stakes on October 1.
A field of 15 goes to the post for one of the world's most famous races on October 1 in France and the favourite is a hometown star.
The travelling exhibit celebrates the 50th anniversary of the great Secretariat's historic 1973 Triple Crown sweep.
The CTHS Alberta Yearling Sale saw marked increases across the board and a gelding by leading second crop sire Counterforce topped sale.
Canadian-bred three-year-olds run for $400,000 in the grueling Breeders' Stakes at 1 1/2 miles on turf on October 1.
Two young Ontario sires got their first stakes winners at Woodbine Sept. 24 and Canuck Racing Club also has first SW.
