Insights on the American Racing Scene for Nov. 16

9th-CD, $60K, Alw (NW2X), 2yo, f, 1mT, 5:00 EDT
GALE FORCE (Giant's Causeway), a winner of the 1 1/16-mile GIII Mazarine S. over the Woodbine all-weather at first asking Oct. 8, returns for trainer Mark Casse and Dixiana Farms in this turf bow. A daughter of Canadian Horse of the Year Sealy Hill (Point Given), who swept the Canadian Triple Tiara and was also voted champion grass mare and champion 3-year-old filly in her native land, Gale Force is a half-sister to Canadian champion female sprinter Hillaby (Distorted Humor), as well as GIII Autumn Miss S. heroine Belle Hill (Sky Mesa). Contributing (Medaglia d'Oro) could make some noise for Heider Family Stables. The Tom Proctor trainee secured a nose victory sprinting over the Laurel Park grass at first asking Oct. 15 and is a half-sister to MGSW Classic Elegance (Carson City). TJCIS PPs.