In the world of horse racing, the Triple Crown division took a break, allowing fillies to take the spotlight. Meanwhile, in Canada, Paramount Prince emerged as the victor in the newly named King’s Plate race. The weekend’s races were dominated by turf events, with Woodbine leading the pack and enjoying ideal weather conditions. Unfortunately, Del Mar had to cancel racing due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Hilary, while Canterbury Park in Minnesota called off their program due to excessive heat. On an international front, France hosted the only Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” race, making it a historic weekend on the English Channel. Prognosis had a successful weekend in Japan, boosting hopes for future wins. In Australia, trainer Chris Waller celebrated as he saddled four of the top five finishers, including the first and second place horses in the Group 1 Winx Stakes.
Now, let’s focus on the main event of the weekend – the King’s Plate. This prestigious race, now worth $1 million Canadian dollars, was renamed after the new monarch, Charles III. However, it was Paramount Prince, a gelding ridden by jockey Patrick Husbands, who truly stole the show. Paramount Prince led the race from the start and was never seriously threatened during the 1 1/4-mile journey on the Woodbine all-weather track. Elysian Field, another horse from the same stable, tried to challenge Paramount Prince but couldn’t find the necessary speed in the final stretch, settling for second place. Kalik, a well-regarded horse in the New York circuit, disappointingly finished in 13th place. Trainer Mark Casse praised Paramount Prince’s speed and ability to break out of the gate, ultimately securing the victory. This win follows Paramount Prince’s similar success in the Plate Trial, further establishing his dominance in Canadian racing.
Moving on to the filly races, Randomized showcased her talent in the Grade I Alabama Stakes. The Nyquist filly, trained by Chad Brown and owned by Klaravich Stables, confidently took the lead and never looked back, winning by a comfortable margin of 4 lengths. Despite the favorite, Wet Paint, having a chance to catch up during the race, she ultimately settled for second place. This win adds to Randomized’s recent victory in the Wilton Stakes. Brown expressed initial concerns about the distance of the race, but Randomized’s impressive performance eased those worries. As for Wet Paint, Brown is considering the Cotillion and Spinster races as potential future events.
In turf racing, Aspray emerged as the victor in the Grade II Lake Placid Stakes. The Quality Road filly, ridden by Flavien Prat and trained by Chad Brown, made a strategic move by swinging wide during the final turn and effortlessly overtook the leading horses to win by 2 lengths. Surge Capacity finished second, with Soviet Excess and Tax Implications taking third and fourth places, respectively. Despite a fourth-place finish at the Grade I Belmont Oaks, Aspray has proven herself with four wins out of five starts. Brown mentioned that the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland is an option for Aspray.
Across the country at Del Mar, Anisette dominated the Grade I Del Mar Oaks. As the odds-on favorite, Anisette started at the back of the crowded field, but skillfully maneuvered through rivals and made a bold move to the inside rail, ultimately winning by 2 3/4 lengths. With three wins since moving from England to the care of Leonard Powell, Anisette’s success shows her true potential. Trainer Powell commended his jockey, Umberto Rispoli, for his cool-headedness during the race. Sister O’Toole also triumphed in the CTT and TOC Stakes with a confident come-from-behind victory. The 6-year-old mare, ridden by Antonio Fresu and trained by Graham Motion, clinched the win by a margin of 1 1/4 lengths. Miss Dracarys stood out in the Grade II Dance Smartly Stakes at Woodbine, leading from start to finish and securing a 1-length victory. Javier Castellano skillfully guided Miss Dracarys to her third consecutive win. Classic race enthusiasts witnessed Whelen Springs defeat Trademark in the Philip H. Iselin Stakes at Monmouth Park. Whelen Springs battled to the end and triumphed by 1/2 length, making it a remarkable win for the Street Sense colt. Lastly, Patches O’Houlihan continued his winning streak in the Bold Venture Stakes at Woodbine with a commanding front-running performance.
Overall, it was an eventful weekend in horse racing, with fillies taking the spotlight and impressive victories in both turf and dirt races. Paramount Prince, Randomized, Aspray, Anisette, Sister O’Toole, Miss Dracarys, Whelen Springs, and Patches O’Houlihan all showcased their exceptional talent and skill, leaving fans excited for future races.
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