A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Going one better Second-best last time out on Oct. 3, Junipero Serra went one better to earn the victory in Saturday’s fourth at Woodbine. The 6-year-old Noble Mission (GB) gelding, out of the Redattore (BRZ) mare Sutil (BRZ), finished strong to reach the wire one-length clear under rider Pietro Moran. Trained by Audrey Cheung for owner Bruno Schickedanz, Junipero Serra improved to 5-3-5 from 33 starts ($253,427). Sent off at 5-1, he paid $13.80. Junipero Serra. Michael Burns Photography Twice as nice Make that two straight scores for Shadow Realm, who conquered Saturday’s sixth by two lengths. Some 13 days after tallying his first win of the season, the son of Signature Red–Poke the Dragon delivered a strong encore performance for trainer/owner Philip Hall. Now standing at 5-2-8 through 21 career starts, Shadow Realm has banked over $218,000 in purse earnings. Bred in Ontario by Howard Walton, the chestnut gelding paid $11.10 at 9-2. Shadow Realm. Michael Burns Photography Legend has it… Track West Racing’s Urban Legend tracked down his first win of the campaign with a gritty performance in Sunday’s sixth contest. The 5-year-old Into Mischief gelding never relented with Christoff Douglas in the irons, getting up a neck in front for the hard-earned triumph. Trained by Mike De Paulo, Urban Legend has hit the board in 12 of 23 lifetime starts (3-6-3), collecting nearly $221,000 in purse earnings. Closing at 6-1, he paid $14.70. Urban Legend. Michael Burns Photography Share This:Share
