TORONTO, July 1, 2018 – Woodbine’s award-winning track photographer Michael Burns captured all the action of Saturday’s 159th running of The Queen’s Plate won by the talented filly Wonder Gadot. Trained by Mark Casse and expertly piloted by John Velazquez, Wonder Gadot became the ninth filly to win the Queen’s Plate since its first running at Woodbine in 1956. The dark bay daughter of Medaglia d’Oro-Loving Vindication was bred in Ontario by Anderson Farms Ont. Inc. and is owned by Gary Barber. Telekinesis leading the charge… Racing into the turn as a packed grandstand looks on… Wonder Gadot (#11) finds position behind the front-runners… John Velazquez is ready to make his move with the big filly… And away she goes….no catching Wonder Gadot! Wonder Gadot strides to the wire…. With blinkers on, a focused Wonder Gadot got the job done… Owner Gary Barber (L) Jockey John Velazquez and trainer Mark Casse, hold the Queen’s Plate trophy… Congratulations to all the connections! Live racing resumes at Woodbine on Wednesday night. Post time on the 7-race card is 6:45PM. Fans can watch and wager on all the action via HPIbet.com. Share This:Share
