In the Breeders' Stakes, Touch'n Ride, ridden by Kazushi Kimura, won the $400,000 prize. This race marked the end of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown at Woodbine on a summer-like day in Toronto.
Initially, Paramount Prince and Hemlo Gold led, with Kaukokaipuu and Midnight in Malibu trailing. Touch'n Ride held fifth place.
Hemlo Gold led slightly after a quarter-mile in:23.71, followed by Paramount Prince, with Midnight in Malibu and Kaukokaipuu behind.
The battle at the front continued, with Paramount Prince leading by half a length through a half-mile in:48.75. Kimura kept Touch'n Ride within striking distance, staying fifth after a mile. Paramount Prince and Hemlo Gold remained at the front entering the final turn.
Elysian Field, victress of the Woodbine Oaks and Plate runner-up, and a surging Touch'n Ride intensified the competition.
A prolonged duel ensued down the expansive E.P. Taylor stretch, with Elysian Field and Touch'n Ride distancing themselves.
Touch'n Ride secured victory by a nose, Elysian Field took second, Twowaycrossing was third, and Philip My Dear came in fourth. The race was completed in 2 minutes and 27.56 seconds for the 1 ½ mile distance.
Sahin Civaci, aboard Elysian Field, filed a claim of foul against Kimura and Touch'n Ride, but it was dismissed.
Kazushi Kimura celebrated his first Triple Crown series win and praised Touch'n Ride's performance on the turf.
Layne Giliforte, with over 900 training wins, navigated the race drama with nerves. He highlighted the concern of a horse interfering with the race by slipping up the inside.
Touch'n Ride, a son of Candy Ride (ARG) and Niigon's Touch improved its record to 2-0-1 from four starts with this Breeders' Stakes victory. Chiefswood paid $10.20 for the win.