Clayton rallies from third to capture $150,000 Plate Trial Stakes

TORONTO — Clayton rallied from third to capture the $150,000 Plate Trial Stakes on Saturday.

Clayton, a 4/5 with Rafael Hernandez aboard, stood third in the six-horse field at the final turn before surging into the lead on the outside down the stretch.

Clayton earned a half-length win in the 1 1/8-mile race on the tapeta surface at Woodbine Racetrack in 1:50.61.

Halo Again was second, ahead of 5/2 favourite Dotted Line.

Also on Saturday’s card was the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks, a 1 1/8-mile race for fillies.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 15, 2020.

The Canadian Press