Novo Sol vies for Valedictory victory

At 0h03, on December 4, 2022 • By WOODBINE

The Grade 3 $150,000 Valedictory Stakes, set for 1 ½ miles on the Tapeta this Sunday at Woodbine, has attracted 12 starters, including Novo Sol (BRZ).

The marathon test, for 3-year-olds and up, will mark the 19th career start for the 5-year-old son of Agnes Gold (JPN), who was a narrowly beaten runner-up in last year’s Grade 1 Grande Prêmio São Paulo.

Trained by Saffie Joseph, Jr. for Daniel Alonso, Novo Sol (BRZ) recently added Woodbine to his racetrack passport. After competing in Brazil, the bay has raced at Gulfstream, Pimlico, Belmont and Presque Isle prior to coming to the Toronto oval.

In his latest start, the Grade 2 Autumn on November 6, Novo Sol (BRZ), under Patrick Husbands, rallied to finish third in the 1 1/16-mile Tapeta event.

First post for Sunday is 1:20 p.m.

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