The excitement is building for the upcoming race

With the Woodbine Oaks field taking shape and the Plate contenders looking for prep races, the excitement is building for the upcoming races at Woodbine. The Oaks field is expected to have a dozen contenders, with some trainers like Kevin Attard potentially fielding multiple entries.

While Dazzling Move, the top contender for the Oaks, will be skipping the race to compete in the Wilton Stakes at Saratoga, there are still plenty of promising fillies in the field. War Painter, trained by Attard, is shaping up to be a strong contender after a solid prep workout.

Other contenders for the Oaks include Inudation, My Girl Della, Ba Dee Yah, Kin's Concerto, and Hurricane Clair. Each filly brings her own strengths and connections to the race, adding to the competitive field.

As for the Plate contenders, trainers are expressing disappointment with the lack of prep races leading up to the big event. The Plate Trial stakes are traditionally a key stepping stone to the King's Plate, but without additional races for 3-year-olds at a route distance, trainers are feeling the pressure to run their horses in the Trial.

Despite this setback, trainers like Attard are optimistic about their Plate contenders, with horses like Pierre and Jokestar showing promise in their recent races. The Plate Trial nominees include Champion 2-year-old My Boy Prince, who will be testing his stamina over 1 1/8 miles for the first time.

Overall, the racing scene at Woodbine is heating up as the Woodbine Oaks and King's Plate draw closer. With talented fillies and promising Plate contenders in the mix, fans can expect some thrilling races ahead.