A lot has happened in the past month, as Funnee and I continue to plug away at our training and prepare for the Thoroughbred Makeover. All of this year’s Makeover trainers were required to lock in their discipline choices in early August. For those unfamiliar with the competition, all trainers are able to choose a primary discipline to focus on with their horses. Riders may add a second discipline if they so choose.

The summer calendar for horse racing in North America rolls on, with the marquee event this weekend taking place north of the U.S.-Canada border when the 164th running of the King’s Plate will be held Sunday, Aug. 20, at Woodbine in Toronto, Ontario. The first jewel of Canada’s Triple Crown anchors a stellar span of racing at Woodbine that also includes six other stakes races spread over Saturday, Aug. 19 and Sunday.