Milton, ON — Woodbine Entertainment today released the initial “Road to the Pepsi North America Cup” rankings for the 39th edition of Canada’s most prestigious harness race.

The C$1 million Pepsi North America Cup is just over five weeks away (Saturday, June 18) and decisions already loom for the connections of the 48 eligible 3-year-old pacers. The final sustaining payment to the “Cup” is coming up on May 15 and nearly all eligible horses have qualified.

For many of the top local stars, this weekend marks the start of their 3-year-old campaign with the eliminations of the SBOA Stakes (Ontario sired). South of the border, sires stakes action is either underway or set to begin in several states.

Mark McKelvie of Woodbine Entertainment annually provides the rankings on the “Road to the Pepsi North America Cup” and today shares his initial top 10 contenders. The rankings will be updated weekly leading up to the “Cup” eliminations on Saturday (June 11).

Click here to read the complete release on the Woodbine Mohawk Park website.