The top contenders are not scaring anyone off for the 1 1/4 mile Canadian classic Sept. 12 as maidens and maiden winners join the list.
Races
Seven stakes races were held Sunday Sept. 6 celebrating Alberta racing and Maskwecis won a thrilling Beaufort Stakes, the final prep for the Canadian Derby.
Woodbine had 5 straight racing days heading into Queen's Plate week (Sept. 12), lots of winners and purse money galore, racing resumes Friday
It was another great day to be at Hastings Racecourse, which completed its 18th racing day this season without patrons and fans in attendance.
From post 16 to the lead and to the finish line in front, Authentic gives trainer Bob Baffert a record-tying 6th Derby win.
The remarkable 8-year-old Woodbine hero Pink Lloyd set another milestone in a fast victory in his 4th Vigil Stakes win at Woodbine.
Tiz the Law will be one of the heaviest favourites in decades, but who are the ones who might be able to post the upset in the Run for the Roses?
Woodbine perennial champion trainer is driving north from Florida to saddle Enforceable as he seeks his first Derby win in the upside-down year that is 2020.
A couple of Alberta breeders will be cheering hard for Oaks fave as they own close relatives to the sensational and talented filly.
A $25,000 supplement, a maiden and a collection of US invaders have suddenly been put into the Plate picture as the $1 million purse lures everyone.
The eight-year-old faces 8 rivals and looks to boost his earnings to $2 million, as post times for Friday and Saturday are shifted to 12:50.
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.
Field of 18 after Shirl's Speight was removed this week, Art Collector withdrawn Tuesday morning; Tiz the Law will be odds-on for Sackatoga Stable.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.