Tiz the Law, winner of the Travers Stakes (G1) in his last start, winner of the first leg of the 2020 Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes, goes for Ky glory.
Races
Field of 18 after Shirl's Speight was removed this week, Art Collector withdrawn Tuesday morning; Tiz the Law will be odds-on for Sackatoga Stable.
Some news from the most recent week in Canadian racing and it appears as if the country's leading trainer Jerry Gourneau will try his hand at Woodbine.
Owner/trainer Randy Thompson wins first stake with $2,000 filly; Goldmart, Stacey Van Camp, Rainbow Stables also big winners.
Some big wins by CTHS Ontario sales graduates on Saturday as Yearling Sales Stakes day and the sale Sept. 2 highlight the next few days.
Ivan Dalos-bred son of English Channel takes $500,000 Grade 1 and boosts earnings to almost $2.5 million with front-running victory.
It is time to shop for your racing prospects for 2021 as the CTHS Ontario Yearling Sale week begins with sales stakes Sunday and the sale Wednesday.
Tino's son notches 500th training win with CTHS sales graduate Martini Sue on a Friday afternoon at Woodbine as August winds down.
Wagering at Century Mile on August 23 reached $1.18 million, setting a single day record at the Alberta track; overall wagering way up.
Robert Tiller's Reconfigure won the third and final leg of the Turf Sprint Series that was moved to the Tapeta surface; Mickey Demers has another good one.
Fields taking shape for classics and some Canadian content includes Shirl's Speight, Art Collector, Enforceable and Gamine.
“I think we can win this one” predicts owner and trainer Alexander Patykewich of the Kentucky-bred maiden's chances in the Saturday feature at Woodbine.
Justin is Stein-o-mite and a training track workout at Woodbine gets buzz, a move by Kentucky Derby hopeful Shirl's Speight.
Very hot and humid still in southern Ontario as CTHS Ontario sales grads are winning and the inner turf course is on hiatus as it undergoes maintenance.
Maximum Security tow-roped his rivals in the Pacific Classic Aug 23; Canadian Horse of the Year Starship Jubilee fourth in Grade 1 Diana.