With four Manitoba Derbies to his credit, Robertino Diodoro has the even-money favourite for the August 7 race.
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Recent impressive winner Abadin could be added to what could be a very lucky King's Plate field of Canadian-breds.
Longtime director Nick Eaves retires from the Board as Mark Saunders returns after a leave of absence to run for Mayor of Toronto.
"Having him as a 2-year-old, 3-year-old, and now a 9-year-old. Who does that? Bill does that. It's a special win for all of us." - Adam Wachtel
Owner and trainer Michelle Love, Big Willow and Mentec Mississauga celebrated a big win by Foolish Games in Heritage Series.
Tyson won his second graded stakes race of the season while Barbara Minshall won yet another two-year-old race.
One of the country's top 3-year-olds, Patches O'Houlihan, seeks second series score in Lake Superior; Souper Sunday heads Thunder Bay.
Named for one of the top owners in Canadian racing history, this year's Seagram Cup has a heavy favourite in Tyson
Once again, a filly has made a bold statement in the Woodbine Oaks and likely heads to the King's Plate as a favourite.
The 2022 King George winner Pyledriver meets Epsom Derby winner Auguste Rodin, Derby runner-up King of Steel, and others.
Beautifully bred four-year-old has Phipps family breeding and now is a handicap star in Alberta for Highfield, Dialed In and True North.
Manitoba trainer will have one of the favourites for the $125,000 Manitoba, the first leg of the Western Canadian Triple Crown.
New owner Mike Langlois and longtime leading owner Gary Barber celebrated a surprise win by Paramount Prince in the Plate Trial.
The King's Plate will be next for the attractive daughter of Hard Spun who is owned by Team Valor and Gary Barber.
And leading Woodbine rider Kazushi Kimura, just back from injury, won four of the 10 races on the afternoon.
