Post Time: Key preps for Queen’s Plate on tap at Woodbine

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Post Time: Key preps for Queen’s Plate on tap at Woodbine

The Canadian Triple Crown for 3-year-old Canadian-foaled thoroughbreds starts this weekend. The $125,000 Plate Trial and the $500,00 Woodbine Oaks are the main prep races for the Queen’s Plate on June 29 at Wood bine. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. is the official partner and title sponsor of Canada”s Triple Triple of Thoroughbred racing. OLG is offering a new $ 500, 000 bonus for winner of the Triple.

Federal Law is one of the favourites for the Plate Trial Stakes. Rising Star is a contender. Hesathriller is out of his class. Moon Swings is looking for his first win. Dun Drum is the second choice on the morning line for trainer Ian Black. Emma-Jayne will ride for sixth straight time. The Newfie Express is 20-1. Jesse Campbell is in the irons. He has never missed the board. The horse has won three non-graded stakes. It is not known if he will be able to win the race. His trainer is Patykewich.

Gene Kershner is a turf writer. He is member of the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters Association.


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