Tower of Texas Wins King Edward Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack
Las Vegas, NV - Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario was the scene of the $200,000 Grade 2 King Edward Stakes on Sunday, June 21. 2-1 second choice Tower of Texas overcame the frontrunners and emerged by 2 3/4 lengths in his turf debut. 20-1 shot Platinum Glory got in for second while Stacked Deck held on for third at 6-1 on the morning line. 9-5 favorite Excaper finished fourth with Best Bard, Eirigh and Conquest Top Gun completing the order of finish.
King Edward S. Race Results & Payouts
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tower of Texas | E. Da Silva | $9.30 | $4.80 | $3.50 |
| 4 | Platinum Glory | O. Moreno | $10.40 | $5.60 | |
| 7 | Stacked Deck | D. Moran | $3.60 |
Times in 5ths: :231 :45 1:08 1:322
Times in 100ths: :23.21 :45.14 1:08.11 1:32.45
Winning Trainer: Attfield Roger | Owner: Van Meter II, Thomas F. and Dilworth, Scott
| Unplaced horses listed in order of finish. |
| Also ran: Excaper, Best Bard, Eirigh and Conquest Top Gun |
| $2 Exactor (1-4) Paid: $85.60, $2 Triactor (1-4-7) Paid: $415.70, $1 Pick 3 (4-7-1) 3 Correct Paid: $186.05 Pick 3 Pool $16,940.00 , $1 Superfecta (1-4-7-5) Paid: $542.85 |
