The 85th running of the Grade 1 Canadian International at Woodbine this Saturday features a competitive field of 10 turf runners aged three and up, including defending champion Nations Pride and the Wathnan Racing pair Haunted Dream and Silawi. Nations Pride, trained by Charlie Appleby for Godolphin, arrives off a solid season highlighted by wins in the Arlington Million and Singspiel Stakes, showcasing versatility and strong form despite recent defeats attributed to travel and track conditions. Haunted Dream, fresh off a win in the Singspiel Stakes on Woodbine’s inner turf, and stablemate Silawi, coming off a Winter Hill Stakes victory, both trained by Hamad Al-Jehani, aim to continue their strong performances on the Toronto oval.

Other notable contenders include Miguel Clement’s consistent graded-stakes winner Tawny Port, who recently placed second in the Kentucky Turf Cup, and several other competitive entrants such as My Boy Prince, English Actor, and Tosen Wish. The race promises a tactical and challenging 1 1/2-mile turf contest with top international talent vying for the prestigious title, highlighting the depth and quality of the field assembled for this marquee event.