Major ‘Factor’ Piper’s Factor, a homebred for Chiefswood Stables trained by Katerina Vassilieva, set the track record, 1:27.77, at 7 ½ furlongs on the inner turf, in his most recent start on June 20. He faces seven rivals at the same distance and over the same course in Sunday’s Grade 2 Connaught Cup Stakes. Piper’s Factor. Michael Burns Photography Triple play? Trainer Catherine Day Phillips, who sends out Katie’s Grace, will chase her third Woodbine Oaks crown, having won with Neshama in 2016 and Dixie Moon in 2018. Off they go G T Five Hundred will race without blinkers in Sunday’s Grade 2 Connaught Cup Stakes. “We are taking the blinkers off. Whether it is a good decision or not, we will find out. He’s never run without blinkers, but he trains well without them.” – Trainer Dale Desruisseaux Johnny V looks to go back-to-back John Velazquez, who won last year’s Oaks aboard No Time, will be in the irons of major contender Luster on Sunday. Share This:Share
