Front-Running Mighty Heart Romps at 13-1 Odds in Queen’s Plate

Mighty Heart won the 161st running of the Queen's Plate at Woodbine on Saturday. The one-eyed colt was a 13-1 longshot. It was the first time the field passed the wire. Curlin's Voyage came in second, while Belichick came third and Clayton came fourth. It's the second-fastest edition of Queen’s Plate run since 1957. Izvestia won in 2:01 4/5ths. Josie Carroll won it with Edenwold and Inglorious. She's also won three Guineas titles.

Rideforthecause won the Grade 2 Canadian Stakes at Woodbine by four lengths. She was ridden by David Moran. Cambier Parc was the favorite. Ridefort hecause entered the Canadian for trainer Gail Cox off an Aug.1 local allowance-optional claiming victory covering 1 1/16 miles on the inner turf.