After aggressive graded stakes losses in his solely two races of 2025, Dresden Row strains up because the 6-5 morning line favourite within the CA$150,000 Durham Cup (G3) Sept. 20 at Woodbine. He gained the race in 2024.
The 2-time graded stakes winner has come shut in defeat, ending third to Canadian Horse of the Yr Patches O’Houlihan within the June 28 Highlander Stakes (G2T) on the turf earlier than a runner-up effort to Swift Supply final out within the Aug. 2 Seagram Cup (G3). Within the Seagram, he crossed the wire 1 1/12-lengths forward of his most formidable opponent on Saturday within the Mark Casse-trained Paramount Prince .
“Hopefully, every thing falls into place for him, he will get an honest journey and an opportunity to point out his stuff,” coach Lorne Richards stated. “This man is the actual deal. He is as real as they arrive.”
Ryan Munger climbs again aboard Dresden Row. The 4-year-old son of Lord Nelson runs for Bloom Racing Stables and True North Stables, who bought the colt for $70,000 on the 2023 Ocala Breeders’ Sale Spring Sale of Two-Yr-Olds in Coaching.
The aforementioned Paramount Prince, winner of the 2023 King’s Plate, is one other seeking to regain his profitable type for his connections. He’s winless in 4 begins since capturing the Seagram Cup (G3) in July 2024. Join BloodHorse Each day
Stretching out in journey to 1 1/16 miles is Chiefswood Stables’ Playmea Tune for coach Josie Carroll. The Maclean’s Music gelding, a dash stakes winner at Turfway Park, has raced completely in one-turn contests over his nine-race profession.
Entries: Durham Cup S. (G3)Woodbine, Saturday, September 20, 2025, Race 9Grade III1 1/16mAll Climate Monitor $150,0003 yo’s & up5:06 PM (native)
