The Fury Stakes, an early stepping-stone to the Woodbine Oaks, was won by a Mark Casse-trained filly for owner Gabe Grossberg.
She could be the best three-year-old of any sex in the United States, posting a 99 Beyer Speed Figure in her latest win.
The way this year's third jewel of the American Triple Crown figures to unfold means one of these two starters should win.
Two Trinidadian jockeys have been dominating the winner's circle in Winnipeg at Assiniboia Downs; Gourneau leads trainers.
The first two stepping-stone stakes races to the Canadian classics take place this weekend at Woodbine with some of the top contenders entered.
A 25% bonus will be paid to owners of Alberta-bred racehorses placing win, place or show in the Oct. 5th CTHS Sales Stakes.
Derby and Preakness winners tackle a shorter Belmont Stakes at Saratoga as Belmont Park continues with its construction.
Calculating in-the-money finishes is a reliable rule in stakes but also the default angle for races that might otherwise look confusing.
Notes from across Canada from last week, while at Woodbine, favourites are having a hard time connecting for wins.
The first Epsom Derby winner sired by the great American stallion Justify, City Of Troy had to navigate a loose horse on his way to the win.