Lucky Score upsets in Grade 2 turf Highlander Posted on July 1, 2023, updated on July 5, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 1, 2023 – Lucky Score, trained by dual hall of famer Mark Casse, scored top prize in Saturday’s $200,000 Highlander…
Casse captures sixth straight Selene in unexpected fashion as 9-1 Solo Album romps Posted on July 1, 2023, updated on July 1, 2023 by grace TORONTO, July 1, 2023 – Dual hall of fame trainer Mark Casse has owned the Selene in recent years, with victories in…
Miss Speedy lives up to her name in Ballade Stakes Posted on June 24, 2023, updated on June 24, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 24, 2023 – Miss Speedy, under Sahin Civaci, rocketed away from her rivals down the lane to take the $100,000…
Ticker Tape Home dominates Fury Stakes Posted on June 10, 2023, updated on June 10, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 10, 2023 – Ticker Tape Home took the early lead and then toyed with her rivals en route to top prize…
Ryder Ryder Ryder dominates in Ruling Angel Posted on May 20, 2023, updated on May 20, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 20, 2023 – Ryder Ryder Ryder, under Patrick Husbands, cruised to victory in the $100,000 Ruling Angel Stakes Presented by Ketel…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (May 13-14) Posted on May 15, 2023, updated on May 15, 2023 by grace 100 + 350 = 2 major milestones With his win aboard Our Flash Drive in Saturday’s Grade 3 Whimsical Stakes, Patrick Husbands…
Our Flash Drive strong in Grade 3 Whimsical Posted on May 13, 2023, updated on May 13, 2023 by grace TORONTO, May 13, 2023– Our Flash Drive flashed a fleet turn of foot to win the Grade 3 $158,400 Whimsical Stakes, on…
Weekend Notables & Quotables (April 29-30) Posted on May 1, 2023, updated on May 1, 2023 by grace Leading ‘Lady’ Lady in Red, bred by Raffaela Di Paola, trained by Santino Di Paola, and owned by York Tech Racing Stable,…
Casse trio set for Woodstock test Posted on April 28, 2023, updated on April 28, 2023 by grace TORONTO, April 28, 2023 – Dual hall of fame trainer Mark Casse sends out the trifecta of Gran Spirited, Ninetyfour Expos and Stayhonor…
Woodbine meet leaders post impressive numbers Posted on December 11, 2022, updated on December 12, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 11, 2022 – Kazushi Kimura earned his second consecutive Woodbine jockey crown with 152 wins at the meet, while his mounts…
Armstrong all grit in Clarendon Posted on December 9, 2022, updated on December 9, 2022 by grace TORONTO, December 9, 2022 – Armstrong, under Sahin Civaci, took the co-featured $150,000 Clarendon Stakes Friday at Woodbine. Sent off as the…
Sweet ride: Candy Overload rallies to take Grade 2 Kennedy Road Posted on November 27, 2022, updated on November 27, 2022 by grace TORONTO, November 27, 2022 – Candy Overload was full of run late to break his stakes maiden in the Grade 2 $203,300…
Thumbs-up to Our Flash Drive in Grade 2 Bessarabian Posted on November 12, 2022, updated on November 12, 2022 by grace TORONTO, November 12, 2022 – Our Flash Drive watched an early front-end scuffle unfold and then delivered a knockout blow down the…
Souper Hoity Toity stakes her claim in Ontario Damsel Posted on October 23, 2022, updated on October 23, 2022 by grace TORONTO, October 23, 2022 – In other Sunday stakes action at Woodbine, Souper Hoity Toity, ridden by Patrick Husbands, took the $127,250…
Who’s the Star shines brightly in track record Durham Cup score Posted on October 8, 2022 by grace TORONTO, October 8, 2022 – Who’s the Star, rallying from last place following a sluggish start, roared past his seven rivals to…
‘Sure’ thing: Sir for Sure comes up big in Breeders’ Stakes Posted on October 2, 2022, updated on October 2, 2022 by grace TORONTO, October 2, 2022 – It was sweet redemption for the connections of Sir for Sure, who closed the curtain on this year’s…
Duchess Stakes: Souper Hoity Toity on a roll, Loyalty looks to stake her claim Posted on September 28, 2022, updated on September 28, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 28, 2022 – Souper Hoity Toity, a 3-year-old daughter of Uncle Mo-Town Tour, brings consecutive Grade 3 triumphs into Saturday’s…
Casse pair ready for Ricoh Woodbine Mile stage Posted on September 16, 2022, updated on September 16, 2022 by grace TORONTO, September 16, 2022 – Trainer Mark Casse sent out back-to-back winners of the Ricoh Woodbine Mile when Tepin turned the trick in 2016 and World…
Canadian Sales Stakes grads earn top marks Posted on August 28, 2022, updated on August 28, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 28, 2022 – Woodbine’s Sunday card of racing showcased graduates of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society’s sales competing for over…
Fev Rover ekes out thrilling Canadian score Posted on August 21, 2022, updated on August 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, Aug. 21—Fev Rover turned back a stiff challenge from Crystal Cliffs to prevail by the shortest of noses under a determined…
Poulin in O T goes for natural hat trick in Soaring Free Posted on August 18, 2022, updated on August 18, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 18, 2022 – After a pair of top-shelf efforts, undefeated Poulin in O T goes for his third straight score…
Intriguing storylines, emerging stars highlight 163rd running of the Queen’s Plate Posted on August 17, 2022, updated on December 21, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 17, 2022 – Eleven hopefuls, including Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser winner Moira, and Grade 3 Marine victor Rondure, will vie for…
#QP22 Notes – Tuesday, August 16: Sir for Sure, Hall of Dreams give Casse two shots at Queen’s Plate win No. 3 Posted on August 16, 2022, updated on August 16, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 16, 2022 – Mark Casse has twice made his mark in the Queen’s Plate. This time, he has two chances…
Twice as nice: Souper Hoity Toity triumphs in Grade 3 Ontario Colleen Posted on August 6, 2022 by clomon TORONTO, August 6, 2022 – Souper Hoity Toity, under Patrick Husbands, made it two straight stakes wins after taking the Grade 3…
