Top Canadian-bred 3-year-olds Mission of Joy and Kalik were in tough in Grade 1 races on July 8; will they regroup and come to the Plate?
Horse Racing News
A spill on July 8 on the Woodbine turf has sent 'KK' to the sidelines temporarily under a concussion protocol.
Susan Foreman and Bernard McCormack consign some yearlings to the first major auction of 2023, the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky sale.
The first round of races for the Ontario Sire Heritage Series were on July 8 at Woodbine and speed was the focus.
The 13-year-old by Sky Mesa was the 2014 Sovereign Award winner for Champion Male Turf Horse and a graded stakes winner in the US.
Mission of Joy and Kalik, both top contenders for the Woodbine Oaks and King's Plate, will test Grade 1 company July 8 at Belmont
Three-year-old colts/gelding and fillies take part in the rich Ontario-sired, three-race plus a final series.
The Oaks is just over two weeks away and it is starting to look like any local three-year-old filly could win; Plate hopeful 'Invader' may pass.
Baffert is "at a loss to understand" why Churchill Downs will continue to keep the trainer out of its tracks for another year.
Both three-year-olds are multiple stakes winners and are leading their divisions heading into the heat of the summer.
Ontario-bred Lucky Score takes Grade 2 Highlander, Fev Rover and Tyson also big winners on big Canada Day card.
American invader Turf King (Ire) escapes with fortuitous Marine Stakes win over King's Plate contender Kaukokaipuu.
Continuing poor air quality in the Toronto area is the reason for the decision; Woodbine will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.
Five graded stakes races headline fabulous racing on Canada Day at Woodbine with Canadian Horse of the Year Moira among the stars.
Visitors can register for the open house and meet retired racing stars, see a riding exhibition, walk your favourite horse and more.
