6/25-26 (WO): King Edward (G2); Queen's Plate, Highlander (G2), Singspiel (G3)

[Fulla Sheets]

Stupid Question, but why isnt The Queens Plate graded? Isn't it Woodbine's premier 3 year old race?

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Fulla Sheets

Stupid Question, but why isnt The Queens Plate graded? Isn't it Woodbine's premier 3 year old race?

cause its restricted to canada foals

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by Fulla Sheets

Stupid Question, but why isnt The Queens Plate graded? Isn't it Woodbine's premier 3 year old race?

It's the world's oldest "state-bred" race. Not the oldest race on the continent though, as Keeneland's Phoenix Stakes takes that honor.

[cal828]

QP doesn't seem to have any early speed. These poly track affairs often seem to be a cavalry charge at the end. Wonder if the track is wide enough for 17 abreast? Should be interesting to watch.

[Gate Dancer]

Originally Posted by cal828

QP doesn't seem to have any early speed. These poly track affairs often seem to be a cavalry charge at the end. Wonder if the track is wide enough for 17 abreast? Should be interesting to watch.

Based on a quick look at the PP's..............I'm anticipating a pretty strung out field at the end.

[FATPIANO]

Queen'splatekitten by 5, and the rest strung out