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…
OUR SECRET AGENT WINS WHIMSICAL STAKES WITH AUTHORITY Posted on May 8, 2022, updated on May 8, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, May 8, 2022 – Our Secret Agent channeled her spring fever to capturing the Grade 3 Whimsical Stakes on Mother’s Day…
Beautiful Empire leads Casse sweep in Star Shoot Posted on April 30, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, April 30, 2022 – Beautiful Empire rallied late to win the $131,500 Star Shoot Stakes, a six-furlong sprint for three-year-old fillies, Saturday at Woodbine….
Casse trio shoots for the stars in Star Shoot Posted on April 27, 2022 by lbax TORONTO, April 27, 2022 – Trainer Mark Casse sends out the trio of Aubrieta, Beautiful Empire and Diabolic (IRE) in the $125,000…
Mrs. Barbara Chases Florida Oaks Crown Posted on March 10, 2022 by lbax March 10, 2022 – Hall of Fame conditioner Mark Casse sends out Kentucky-bred sophomore Mrs. Barbara in the Grade 3 $200,000 Florida…
From Woodbine To World Cup: Sir Winston Primed For Pegasus Challenge Posted on January 25, 2022, updated on January 27, 2022 by lbax Fans of Woodbine racing have a horse to cheer for in the Pegasus World Cup. Sir Winston, who has contested seven of…
Woodbine’s 2021 Thoroughbred meet concludes with record closing day Posted on December 5, 2021, updated on December 8, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, December 5, 2021 – It was a fitting result for Woodbine’s leading trainer Mark Casse on Sunday, as Sir Winston and…
Mrs. Barbara comes up with ‘Jim Dandy’ effort in Mazarine / God of Love flies home late to take Grey Posted on November 28, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, November 28, 2021 – Mrs. Barbara put in an impressive stretch run to capture the Grade 3 $156,400 Mazarine Stakes, Sunday…
Silent Runner makes some noise in Frost King / Ya Mar sails to victory in South Ocean Posted on November 21, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, November 21, 2021 – Silent Runner was full of run late to take all the spoils in the $100,000 Frost King Stakes,…
Casse hoping for hot early pace to benefit his Nearctic trio Posted on October 15, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, October 15, 2021 – Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse said his best chance to win Sunday’s (October 17) Grade 2…
Casse Sends Out Formidable Foursome in Grade 1 Summer Posted on September 16, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, September 16, 2021 – The more, the merrier could be the mantra of trainer Mark Casse when it comes to racing…
Grade A Grade 1s: Ricoh Woodbine Mile, Pattison Canadian International Set For Saturday Posted on September 15, 2021, updated on September 15, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, September 15, 2021 – Hall of Fame conditioner Mark Casse will send out the talented trio of March to the Arch,…
Stakes weekend starts with Saturday quartet Posted on August 19, 2021, updated on August 19, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 19, 2021 – Woodbine’s weekend stakes showcase launches Saturday afternoon with four stakes contests to lead into Sunday’s Queen’s Plate…
Olympic Runner dashes to record King Edward score Posted on August 16, 2021, updated on August 16, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 15, 2021 – Multiple graded stakes placed Olympic Runner finally earned gold on the Woodbine green. And he did it…
