Only three grade ones this weekend and the two biggest are at Woodbine.

The Grade 1 $2 Million Canadian International drew a small field in a race that is traditionally oversubscribed. Marsh Side is back to defend his title after taking down the 2008 running. Virtually any of the 8 have a chance here making for a great betting race. Champs Elysees lands in a good spot here as does Jukebox Jury. Both have been running against top class horses on opposite sides of the Atlantic.

The Grade 1 $1 Million E.P. Taylor Stakes has also attracted a small but talented field. The British invader Rainbow View has been installed as the 8/5 morning line favorite.

The lone Grade 1 in the US this weekend is the $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge at Keeneland. Gozzip Girl will be heavily favored with Kent Desormeaux aboard, but beware of Miss World from the crafty Christophe Clement barn, who always seems to be at his best at Keeneland.

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