A spill on July 8 on the Woodbine turf has sent 'KK' to the sidelines temporarily under a concussion protocol.
Races
The first round of races for the Ontario Sire Heritage Series were on July 8 at Woodbine and speed was the focus.
Mission of Joy and Kalik, both top contenders for the Woodbine Oaks and King's Plate, will test Grade 1 company July 8 at Belmont
Three-year-old colts/gelding and fillies take part in the rich Ontario-sired, three-race plus a final series.
The Oaks is just over two weeks away and it is starting to look like any local three-year-old filly could win; Plate hopeful 'Invader' may pass.
Baffert is "at a loss to understand" why Churchill Downs will continue to keep the trainer out of its tracks for another year.
Both three-year-olds are multiple stakes winners and are leading their divisions heading into the heat of the summer.
Ontario-bred Lucky Score takes Grade 2 Highlander, Fev Rover and Tyson also big winners on big Canada Day card.
American invader Turf King (Ire) escapes with fortuitous Marine Stakes win over King's Plate contender Kaukokaipuu.
Continuing poor air quality in the Toronto area is the reason for the decision; Woodbine will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.
Five graded stakes races headline fabulous racing on Canada Day at Woodbine with Canadian Horse of the Year Moira among the stars.
Twin City and Kaukokaipuu come off stakes wins at 7 furlongs and will try to finish their King's Plate preparation with another big run.
The Selene Stakes on July 1 has a 10-horse field including Wonder Wheel and some Canadian-bred fillies looking to advance to the Oaks.
An invader came into town and won the Sunday stakes race at Woodbine while Yacht Boy is another CTHS ON sales graduate to win impressively.
Robert McKenzie sent out his 10-year-old mare Entitled Star to a 25-to-1 upset win on June 23 at Century Mile.
