Lane 5 and firm (10.9 GS) for the turf on a cloudy day in Toronto.
Leading rider Eurico Da Silva begins a suspension today that goes through Wednesday. He has an exemption to ride the two Sunday stakes. Rafael Hernandez is also serving a suspension.
How good is 2-1 morning line favorite Fresh Princess on the turf? That's the question handicappers must ponder in the featured third, a NW3 OS allowance/$40K sprint. She ran against a speed bias when fifth as the favorite in her lone turf start Aug. 25, and it wouldn't be surprising to see her show more this time, albeit as a probable underlay. The versatile Roxy Red should be promient with her tactical speed.
Trainer Tony Gattellaro sends out Fresh Princess and Liddyup (3-1) in the nightcap. Liddyup is turning back off a fourth vs. males in a 13-furlong starter allowance, and a mile is a little short for her. Cobra Sophie ran second in a similar optional event Oct. 7, and Kadley was a troubled sixth in the one-mile La Prevoyante Stakes on the lawn Sept. 10.
No Jackpot Hi 5 carryover, which was won again on Wednesday.
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