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Arabian Crown (FR) won by 3 3/4 lengths in the $750,000 Canadian International (G1T) at Woodbine Racetrack on October 3, 2026. Jamie Spencer rode the horse, and Charlie Appleby trained it for owner Godolphin.
**Race Details:**
– **Distance:** 1 1/2 miles (turf)
– **Winning Time:** 2:30.67
– **Margin of Victory:** 3 3/4 lengths
– **Purse:** $750,000
– **Win Payout (Favorite):** $4.90 (7-5)
**Race Dynamics & Strategy:**
– **Early Pace:** Longshot Tomasello took the early lead, clocking opening fractions of 24.44 seconds and 50.97 seconds, while Arabian Crown comfortably tracked in second position along the expansive turf course.
– **Winning Move:** Jockey Jamie Spencer urged the 5-year-old son of Dubawi near the half-mile pole, allowing him to surge past the pacesetter and pull away from the rest of the field.
– **Track Choice:** Spencer strategically guided the gelding toward the outer, less-traveled middle section of the turf course in the stretch to find better footing following recent rain.
**Connections & Significance:**
– **Godolphin Record:** This victory marked the fifth Canadian International win for the Godolphin operation, extending their record.
– **Appleby Milestone:** Trainer Charlie Appleby tied the race record by achieving his third career triumph in this prestigious Woodbine event.
– **Next Target:** Connections indicated that Arabian Crown may make his next start in the upcoming Breeders’ Cup Turf.
**Order of Finish:**
1. Arabian Crown (FR)
2. Tawny Port
3. Purview (GB)
4. Ancient Egypt (IRE)
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