Trainer Robertino Diodoro saddled the 1-2 finishers in the Grade 3 Canadian Derby, his fourth win in Alberta's big race
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Twelve three-year-olds will race 1 1/4 miles, including two trained by three-time Derby winner Robertino Diodoro.
Moira is tabbed as the 5-2 morning-line favourite as 11 will vie for Plate honours on a stakes-filled Sunday card of racing at Woodbine.
Jockey didn't realize how big the Plate was when he won it as a visitor in 2015; now firmly based in Canada, he really wants to win it.
The Soaring Free for colts and Catch a Glimpse Stakes for fillies are featured on Saturday's card at Woodbine.
The finishing touches were put on the Queen's Plate probables as they prepare for the August 21 classic worth $1 million.
The daughter of Hard Spun edged front-runner Strega in the final yards; War Bomber steals the show in the Seagram Stakes at 18-to-1.
Stacey van Camp, Carlo d'Amato and Mike Mattine celebrated a big win with $9,000 purchase Secret Reserve, while Lady Speightspeare rolls.
With 11 Canadian-bred 3-year-olds on the probable starter list for the Plate, race tactics will be crucial; will speed continue to dominate?
Carrothers makes his Canadian debut in the Grade 3 Seagram Cup, while five fillies will chase top prize the Bison City Stakes.
A pair of Ontario sired stakes races highlighted an interesting day of Woodbine racing on August 12 as Plate week nears.
Winner of the Canadian Derby gets a free ticket to the Ontario Derby at Woodbine and a win in both races earns a $50,000 bonus.
Adena Springs' stallions Awesome Again, Ghostzapper, Sligo Bay, Hunters Bay and Shaman Ghost have a hold on this year's Plate.
The Grade 3 Bold Venture and Trillium Stakes featuring $150,000 purses have attracted some impressive rivals.
