Thirteen three-year-olds foaled in Canada have been entered in Sunday's Queenston Stakes at Woodbine and nine fillies go in the Fury on June 10.
Races
Smoke from fires in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec has led to poor air quality in southern Ontario and northeastern United States.
Scratched the morning of the Kentucky Derby (G1) as the favourite, Forte is back to try the 1 1/2 mile Belmont.
Kalik, Mission of Joy and Simcoe have had big wins recently to move up the contender's lists for the big races for Canadian-breds.
Great training jobs and a little luck go a long way in the world of horse racing, just ask Josie Carroll and Nigel Burke.
Son of Japanese stallion Deep Impact flew to a big win in the 244th edition of the great three-year-old race at 12 furlongs.
At Hastings racecourse in Vancouver, the young trainer sent out Big Union to win the $50,000 George Royal Stakes.
Both graded stakes races on Saturday were won by Live Oak Plantation horses trained by Mark Casse and piloted by Patrick Husbands.
With the threat of Animal Rising protesters on the horizon, the 244th Betfred Epsom Derby is set to go June 3rd.
The Grade 3 Eclipse has lured a competitive field of older horses including Kentucky-based Wolfie's Dynaghost.
The current Queen of Racing in Canada will meet eight other gals in the 1 1/16 mile Grade 3 at Woodbine on June 3rd.
It was quite an afternoon on May 29 for leading rider Kazushi Kimura, who rode four winners while trainer Kevin Attard saddled three.
The small fields of weekly races at Woodbine have been replaced by larger fields and grass racing this weekend.
The Manitoba CTHS and HBPA had their awards night May 20th at Assiniboia Downs, ushering in a strong opening day of the 2023 season.
The Winnipeg track will double the Pick 4 pool guarantee for every card starting on May 29, another initiative to encourage healthy wagering.
