Still swinging for the fences at the ripe old age of seven, Cloudyís Knight (Lord Avie) came from off the pace to nose out Ask (GB) (Sadlerís Wells) in Sundayís GI Canadian International S. at Woodbine. Let go at generous 18-1 odds in search of his first Grade I victory, the gelding kept the early leaders in his sights through opening splits of :25.18, :50.89 and 1:15.60. Ready to make his move on turning for home, the chestnut charged to the front midstretch and dug in late to hold off 5-2 choice Ask.
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