Milton, ON — It’s My Show’s determined victory in the 40th Pepsi North America Cup was the headline moment of an outstanding event for Woodbine Entertainment.

The 13-race card on Saturday (June 17) generated an all-sources handle of C$5,259,010.77, the third highest in event history. The Pepsi North America Cup race brought in C$653,652.01, up 13 percent from 2022 and the highest Cup race handle since 2015.

Last year’s record handle of C$6.3 million was led by C$1.8 million wagered on a Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout. With a carryover half the size of last year’s number, this year’s Hi-5 mandatory payout saw C$678,596 wagered.

Excluding Jackpot Hi-5 wagering on Cup cards, this year’s handle came in at C$4.5 million, which is the largest in event history. The previous mark was C$4.4 million in 2020. The non-Cup stakes (five races) generated over C$2 million in handle.

As for on the track, several speed records were matched or established throughout the race card. Warrawee Vital won the Preferred (race one) in 1:46.4 to match the track and Canadian record for fastest mile ever. Southwind Coors won the Goodtimes (race seven) in 1:52 to match the track and Canadian record for a 3-year-old gelded trotter. Grace Hill won the Roses Are Red (race nine) in 1:47.4 to establish a new track, stakes and Canadian record for an older mare pacer. Sylvia Hanover won the Fan Hanover (race 10) in 1:48.2 to match the track, stakes and Canadian record for a 3-year-old filly pacer. It’s My Show won the Pepsi North America Cup in 1:47.4 to establish a new track and Canadian record for a 3-year-old gelded pacer.

The Pepsi North America Cup race was a thriller down to the wire, with It’s My Show holding off Confederate to win. Driver Scott Zeron piloted It’s My Show to win his second Cup title, while Hall of Fame trainer Linda Toscano scored her first Cup victory.

To view the replay of the Pepsi North America Cup race, click here.

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