This key race on the road to the Woodbine Oaks will also feature undefeated western invader Infinite Patience, co-owned by NHL star Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

We still cannot go to a racetrack to watch the great races, but there are a lot of big events on this weekend from England to New York.

Coronation Futurity winner Halo Again has returned to Woodbine for Americans Willis Horton and Winchell Farms, trainer Steve Asmussen.

Les and Zona Pereira's Beclawat Farm pick up two wins on July 2 on the twilight card at Woodbine; Maiden race goes in course record time.

Red-hot Miss Imperial extends streak since arriving in Winnipeg while Hidden Grace, 9 for 9 last year, suffers first defeat.

All CTHS divisions in Canada are in agreement that the most viable way to sell horses is to do it live with an auctioneer, despite the ongoing pandemic.

Trainer Aidan O'Brien sets out to win his 8th Epsom derby and has pre-entered seven for the July 4th classic at Epsom Downs.

The week's fastest horses in Canada who won races and a little this and that about a whole lot of short races on the turf on the weekend.

Son of Canadian-bred Smart Strike just keeps on winning; latest romp in the Grade 1 Stephen Foster, now on to Saratoga in August.

July 17-19 is the next weekend for wagering in advance of the September 5 Kentucky Derby as well as early betting on the Sept. 5 Kentucky Oaks.