Encino was scratched from the Derby and Epic Ride has drawn in, while top Woodbine jockey Kazushi Kimura worked his mount.
Races
Sunday's races at Woodbine were won by speedsters including Conrad Farms' Midnight Mascot, who took the Woodstock.
Sofia Vives won her first stakes race and four other races on opening day at Woodbine, which saw a record $4.5 million wagered.
The Florida Derby (G1) winner will try to become the first horse to win the Derby from post 17; Sierra Leone draws post 2.
Attendees can choose their level of experience, from general admission to elevated dining and seating packages.
The 129-day Woodbine meeting begins this weekend with a couple of good stakes races and a ceremony for the community garden.
Derby and Oaks horses were out and about at Churchill Downs on April 24, including a stamina-type work for Forever Young.
A total of 101 three-year-olds have been nominated to this year’s Canadian Triple Crown, which starts in August with The King's Plate.
The Vancouver track introduces Friday night racing and lower takeouts on wagers as it gets set to start a new Thoroughbred season.
The first of 129 racing cards at Woodbine will be drawn Wednesday and right off the bat there should be some nice races to get things started.
Less than two weeks to the 150th Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks and here are the probable entrants, plus Monday news.
The 2024 Assiniboia Downs season begins May 20 and already the backstretch is buzzing with a lot of jockeys and prospective grooms.
Bill Mott worked his Derby and Oaks horses together while other starters will be eyeing preps this weekend, depending on the weather.
The 49th Sovereign Awards was a smash success and a big night for Mark Casse and his trainees who took home many awards.
C2 Racing Stable, owners of superstar horse White Abarrio, will have a few horses with Martin Drexler and Saffie Joseph at Woodbine.
