The G1 event on King's Plate Day, August 16, has been added to the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series as an official “Win and You’re In” race.
Races
Fifteen Florida Derby winners have gone on to win the Kentucky Derby; three Arkansas Derby winners have won at Churchill Downs.
The Jockey Club of Canada has updated its graded stakes for 2025 with 41 races carrying graded status, three being downgraded from last year.
There are plenty of big races to still be run leading up to the Derby, but here is an early look at point leaders.
Canada's Queen of Racing will make her Australian debut next month, while Canadian horsepeople are eager to get home.
Longshots ruled the day on March 22 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, which were offering rich Kentucky Derby points races.
Popular Toronto-born horseman took his trainer's license out in 1986 and his barn has been successful for decades.
There are two big stakes races on March 22 that offer Kentucky Derby points; the Jeff Ruby has lured Canadian-trained He's Not Joking.
In just over four weeks, Woodbine is scheduled to launch its 70th racing season and the anticipation in the barns is high.
One of Canada's all-time great mares will have to wait before she makes her first start for new owners in Australia.
A scholar in metallurgy and chemistry, lover of the outdoors and of horse racing, Lister's Cinnamont Stable horses could fly.
Five-year-old Ontario-bred Simcoe has a new lease on life in sprint races with back-to-back big wins in Kentucky.
Canada's 'Queen' could face superstar stablemates Via Sistina and Fangirl, or wait for races in April at Royal Randwick.
Impeccably-bred Juddmonte Farms-bred gelding is expected to race at Hastings in Vancouver for his new owner Nicole Droder.
The great American trainer sent out BC Stables' American Promise to upset the $500,000 Virginia Derby and earn 50 Derby points.