Algiers, 2nd in the Dubai World Cup in March, is at Woodbine on Saturday to start a big weekend of racing in Toronto.
Races
Trainer Roger Varian has a good record when he ships horses to Woodbine from Europe and Royal Champion is an improving runner.
It's early yet, but hot on the heels of sizzling and sunny weather in Ontario this week is a cold and rainy weekend.
There was a lot going on locally and in other locations with Ontario-based horses and horsepeople last week.
Earner of over $3 million is scheduled to prep for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) in the Durham Cup Stakes (G2) this weekend.
Irish-bred, French-raised colt went past his rivals in a blink to take the famous European race at 1 1/2 miles on turf.
Outsider Touch'n Ride edges the filly Elysian Field in $400,000 Breeders' Stakes at Woodbine on October 1 as Triple Crown wraps up.
The Woodbine-based colt was recently third in the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup and is listed at 5-to-1 for the Woodward.
King's Plate winner Paramount Prince will take on 13 rivals as he makes his turf debut in the 133rd Breeders' Stakes on October 1.
A field of 15 goes to the post for one of the world's most famous races on October 1 in France and the favourite is a hometown star.
The CTHS Alberta Yearling Sale saw marked increases across the board and a gelding by leading second crop sire Counterforce topped sale.
Canadian-bred three-year-olds run for $400,000 in the grueling Breeders' Stakes at 1 1/2 miles on turf on October 1.
Two young Ontario sires got their first stakes winners at Woodbine Sept. 24 and Canuck Racing Club also has first SW.
The famous Big Red made the International an iconic race and the $750,000 race returns after it was not run in 2022
Plans are in the works for Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses to duke it out in some sprints at the track east of Toronto.