The solution may be more calories, better forage intake, improved protein quality, or targeted digestive and recovery support.
The Breeders' Stakes won't have the Plate or Prince of Wales Stakes in the field; two Ontario-bred stakes winners sold to US interests.
Gary Barber purchased a half-sister to his Ontario-bred champion My Boy Prince from breeder Murray Smith for $350,000.
The CTHS Alberta yearling sale has increases across the board and the sale-topper will remain in Alberta to race for an international stable.
Thirteen horses have been nominated to the $750,000 Canadian International (G1) on a turf showcase day at Woodbine on October 3.
William T upset the heavy favourite, while Maryland shipper Epic Style rallied from off the pace to land her first black type win.
The high seller from Week 1 was a colt by Into Mischief who went for $3.7 million; a record 65 horses brought $1 million or more.
A new grandstand, a Tapeta track and more green space welcomes fans who are able to attend opening day at the new Belmont Park.
The six-year-old mare has previously excelled over the inner turf course and now shifts her talents to the Taylor.
“He’s a marvelous animal” says trainer Ron Sadler of the eight-year-old Chiefswood homebred who is taking another crack at the G3 contest.