by Jeff Renton, media/communications, the Woodbine Entertainment Group

TORONTO, June 13, 2006 – The post position draw for the 23rd edition of the Pepsi North America Cup took place Tuesday at Woodbine with Paul Maurice, head coach of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, on hand as celebrity drawmaster.

The C$1.5-million final has been carded as the sixth race (9:40 p.m.) for Saturday evening’s program of racing.

The elimination winners (Feelin Friskie, Dave Panlone and Doonbeg) were drawn first in order for their connections to select their post positions before the balance of the field was drawn.

Doonbeg’s name was drawn first, followed by Feelin Friskie and then Dave Panlone.

The complete field, with driver changes and morning line odds included, is listed below.

$1.5-million Pepsi North America Cup
Post Position – Horse – Driver – Trainer – Morning Line Odds
1 – Dave Panlone – D. Palone – J. Arledge – 8-1
2 – Feelin Friskie – J. Campbell – S. Bell – 2-1
3 – Doonbeg – J. Jamieson – J. Dean – 7-1
4 – Perfect Union – G. Brennan – J. Silverman – 15-1
5 – Total Truth – R. Pierce – B. Teague – 9-2
6 – Bono Bests – D. Miller – I. Sugg – 5-1
7 – Western Ace – B. Sears – B. Teague – 5-1
8 – Fox Valley Tribal – Ma. MacDonald – R. Sanders – 30-1
9 – Impeccable – Ra. Waples – Dr. I. Moore – 30-1
10 – Jeremes Jet – P. MacDonell – T. Harmer – 6-1
AE1 – Armbro Dynamic – R. Zeron – R. McIntosh – 30-1