The Queen's Plate Contenders, Part 2: April 10, 2011

Here's a look at the 2011 Canadian Triple Crown nominees who raced or had a workout and are currently based in the United States (before racing on Sunday):



- Grand Style raced on Saturday at Keeneland. She finished fifth beaten five and one quarter lengths in Saturday's ninth race, the Grade I $400,000 Central Bank Ashland Stakes.

- Sensational Slam worked five furlongs at Churchill Downs this morning. The three-year-old colt breezed five furlongs in 1:00.20 over Churchill's dirt track. The workout ranked second out of 17 horses who worked that distance today.

- Stunning Split worked five furlongs at Churchill Downs this morning. The three-year-old colt breezed five furlongs in 1:00.80 over Churchill's dirt track. The workout ranked seventh out of 17 horses who worked that distance today.

- Queen'splatekitten worked four furlongs at Churchill Downs this morning. The three-year-old colt breezed four furlongs in 48.40 over Churchill's dirt track. The workout ranked ninth out of 22 horses who worked that distance today.

- Speed Ring worked five furlongs at Keeneland this morning. The three-year-old ridgling breezed five furlongs in 1:00.00 over Keeneland's main track. The workout ranked 16th out of 34 horses who worked that distance today.

- Strike Oil worked five furlongs at Keeneland today. The three-year-old colt worked his five furlongs handily in 58:60 over Keeneland's main track. The workout ranked first out of 37 horses who worked that distance today.

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