WOODBINE offered its annual party for European invaders, hosting the 79th running of the Grade 1 Pattison Canadian International, the 60th running of the Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Stakes and the 44th edition of the Grade 2 Nearctic last Sunday.

Worldwide talent arrived. Worldwide talent prevailed. At least in the $1 million Canadian Invitational as Irish-bred, French-based Erupt scored by a length over British-bred/based Dartmouth and German-bred, American-based Wake Forest. Idaho, the Irish-bred favourite from Ballydoyle, failed to threaten the top spots, winding up fifth under Ryan Moore.