A look at some of this weekend’s key stats, insights and top storylines at Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park, including a must-see NA Cup rematch, who and what to watch with Jeff Bratt and Elissa Blowe, Jason Bartlett talks Roses Are Red shop and Chiefswood Stables serves up a strong one-two punch on Saturday. Going one better Pierre, a son of Tapiture, put together two strong runner-up performances on the inner turf last year. The Kevin Attard trainee won on the main track on May 2 at the Toronto oval and now looks for his first ‘W’ on the inner in Race 10 on Saturday. Hat trick time? Don Ique, trained by Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductee Josie Carroll, goes for his third straight score in Sunday’s 10th race, at 1 1/8 miles on the main track. Last time out, on May 24, the roan edged away for a one-length score at 1 1/16 miles on the main. Don Ique. Michael Burns Photography Keep an eye on… “Cool Times (Race 11, Saturday) is yet another Woodbine Oaks prospect for Chiefswood Stable. Showed plenty of promise when finishing second in her debut at Gulfstream Park.” – On-air host / commentator Jeff Bratt Everything coming up Roses? Driver Jason Bartlett shares his thoughts on what it will take to win Saturday’s Roses Are Red Stakes and what he learned about Louies Girl N in last week’s elimination. x.com/WoodbineSB/status/2064061428181471474 Heavyweight tilt for the ages “I’m looking forward to the entire high-profile card on Saturday at Mohawk, especially the rematch between Odds On Mr Mamba and Beau Jangles in the NA Cup final.” – On-air host / commentator Elissa Blowe. 59.5 per cent strike rate Pepsi North America Cup Finals won by elimination winners have happened 25 times in 42 tries. Share This:Share
