All six trying turf for first time in Bold Ruckus Stakes

ETOBICOKE, Ontario – Six Ontario-sired 3-year-olds will make their turf debuts in Sunday’s $100,000 Bold Ruckus Stakes over six furlongs on the E.P. Taylor turf course at Woodbine.

The field is led by Souper Success, who enters off a fourth-place finish in the seven-furlong Queenston Stakes on Tapeta on May 19. Two starts back, Souper Success came off the bench to win the Woodstock Stakes on April 27, earning an 80 Beyer Speed Figure. Trainer Michael De Paulo said Souper Success was sharp in the Queenston, which may have contributed to the loss.

“He might have reacted a little from his first race. He might have bounced a little,” he said. “In his first race back, he was in the 1 hole and got covered up. This time, he broke real sharp, and off he went. I think had he been able to lay off the pace a little, it might have been a different result.”

De Paulo said Souper Success hasn’t had a chance to train over turf recently due to the weather conditions.

“Normally, I like to give them a breeze, but nobody’s been able to get on the [turf training course],” he said. “The two courses are certainly different, but it’s nice to get an idea. His mother was stakes-placed on the grass, so we’re hoping that carries through with him.”

Key Contenders

Souper Success, by Souper Speedy
Last 3 Beyers: 62-80-80

◗ Canada’s leading freshman sire, Souper Speedy has yet to have a turf runner and there are three sons of Souper Speedy in this field.

Souper Hot, by Souper Speedy
Last 3 Beyers: 71-77-56

◗ He made his first start of the year May 10 in an allowance event, pressing the pace before fading to third. He finished second in the Bull Page Stakes last season.

Corduroy Road, by Souper Speedy
Last 3 Beyers: 62-75-75

◗ He’ll remove blinkers following a fifth-place finish in the Queenston Stakes.

Bourbon Stritta, by Old Forester
Last 3 Beyers: 56-57-72

◗ He’ll make his first start since last October’s Frost King Stakes. He captured the Bull Page in his second career start Sept. 23.

Society’s Tiger, by Society’s Chairman
Last 3 Beyers: 77-63-47

◗ He closed well from off the pace to finish second in an allowance event in his first start of the year May 10. It appears he’ll have plenty of speed to chase in this spot.

G Prince of Silver, by Badge of Silver
No Beyers

◗ Supplemented to this race by trainer Mark Casse, he will be making his career debut in the Bold Ruckus.