Hazy conditions about an hour before the first of nine races. The forecast is for very strong winds later this afternoon, with a possibility of thunder storms.
Chantal Sutherland is off her mounts. Patrick Husbands rides Night Watchman in the first. Chris Husbands rides Majestic Fever in the second. Alan Garcia takes over on the favored Hansen's Girl in the third. Slade Callaghan is the rider for Meet You At Home in the eighth.
Woodbine Oaks nominee Split the Sea should be favored in the featured first-level optional claimer for 3yo fillies. This will be her first non-turf start, and she's worked decently on the Tapeta for accomplished layoff trainer Malcolm Pierce.
Winter-raced runners Fairy Hill and L.A. House seem outclassed, but cannot be ignored because of their fitness advantage on the others in the seven-furlong sprint.
The Jackpot Hi 5 carryover is $20K.
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