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…
Sir for Sure dishes out primetime performance in Plate Trial Posted on July 24, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, July 24, 2022 – Sir for Sure, a son of Sligo Bay (IRE)-Serena’s Rose, announced his arrival as a top Queen’s…
Filo Di Arianna impressive in Grade 2 Connaught Cup Posted on July 23, 2022, updated on July 23, 2022 by markmckelvie TORONTO, July 23, 2022 – Mark Casse trainee Filo Di Arianna (BRZ) kept his Woodbine unbeaten streak intact, taking the Grade 2…
Casse sends out three in pursuit of fifth Alywow crown Posted on July 6, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, July 6, 2022 — Dual hall of fame trainer Mark Casse has three chances to net his fifth Alywow Stakes victory,…
Frosted Over turns up the heat in Grade 3 Dominion Day Posted on July 1, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, July 1, 2022 – Frosted Over, under leading rider Kazushi Kimura, drew away from his foes with ease to take the…
Stakes superfecta showcase set for star-stacked Saturday Woodbine card Posted on June 29, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, June 29, 2022 – A pair of Grade 3 $150,000 stakes events, the Marine, and Selene, share the spotlight with two…
Handicapping Woodbine: Looking to Reign in the Queenston with Ren Carothers Posted on June 11, 2022 by lbax The jewel of Sunday’s action-packed card at Woodbine is, undoubtedly, the $125,000 Queenston Stakes. This seven-furlong contest goes off as race nine…
Fury-ous Fillies: Handicapping the Fury Stakes with Ren Carothers Posted on June 10, 2022 by lbax Things are about to heat up in Canada with Woodbine preparing to pop the stalls for two of its most important three-year-old…
Road to the Woodbine Oaks: Stella Artois Fury Stakes on tap Saturday Posted on June 8, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, June 8, 2022 – Trainer Kevin Attard sends out the duo of Moira and Souper Flashy in Saturday’s $125,000 Stella Artois…
Casse sends out four, Carroll three in Grade 2 Royal North Posted on June 1, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, June 1, 2022 – Trainers Mark Casse and Josie Carroll will both be well represented in Saturday’s Grade 2 $175,000 Royal…
‘Magic’ show: Summertime Magic dazzles in Ruling Angel Posted on May 21, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, May 21, 2022 — Summertime Magic, making her stakes debut, ruled the roost in the Ruling Angel, fronting a Mark Casse triactor…
Casse sends out formidable trio in Ruling Angel Posted on May 18, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, May 18, 2022 – Trainer Mark Casse sends out the trifecta of Join the Dance, Mrs. Barbara, and Summertime Magic in…