Kentucky sire The Factor is the sire and grandsire of King's Plate contenders Magical Factor and the filly Luster.
Horse Racing News
The pair of Grade 3 events includes the well-travelled American Women, while Dakotah Blue stretches out on the inner turf.
The project is completed several weeks ahead schedule and will be tested by horses and riders over the coming weeks.
Racing news as we head into the weeks before the King's Plate: top jocks and trainers, horses changing hands, and one impressive leap.
Gainesway Farm and Andrew Rosen's Luster cruised easily to a 5 1/2 length win in the 71st Woodbine Oaks, punching her Plate ticket.
Vina Arana (IRE) cruised to an easy win, while G T Five Hundred scored an upset and another big win for trainer Dale Desruisseaux on the day.
Domenic Dilalla's Highwaytothemoon, trained by Dale Desruisseaux, answered some questions as he won the Plate Trial at 1 1/8 miles.
There were five stakes races at Assiniboia Downs last week including the Derby Trial and a smashing score by Judo.
Woodbine has announced it will partner with Citytv, Sportsnet, and CBC to broadcast racing’s biggest events this season.
With no standout for the 167th King's Plate, owners and trainers filled the entry box for the Plate Trial on Sunday.
The remarkable Rebel's Romance, who just won the Princess of Wales's Stakes last week, has been retired at age eight.
Multiple champion Big Hug posted a new top Beyer Speed Figure in her 13-length win at Century Mile last week.
The 71st Woodbine Oaks will be run Sunday, July 19 and trainer Josie Carroll is going for her fourth win in the big filly race.
New investment strengthens breeder incentives and provides increased race purses to support owners and racing participants.
New funding will enhance overnight racing, strengthen the stakes program and create additional opportunities for Ontario-bred horses.
