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…
Gretzky the Great game in Greenwood thriller Posted on August 14, 2021, updated on August 14, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 14, 2021 – Sovereign Award winner Gretzky the Great delivered a gutsy performance to win Saturday afternoon’s $125,000 Greenwood Stakes…
Casse sends out talented turf duo in competitive Grade 2 King Edward Posted on August 13, 2021, updated on August 13, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 13, 2021 – Eight hopefuls, including Mark Casse trainees March to the Arch, and Olympic Runner, are set to contest…
Gretzky the Great Faces Off Against Six in Greenwood Posted on August 11, 2021, updated on August 11, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 11, 2021 – Seven 3-year-olds, including Gretzky the Great, will take to the E.P. Taylor Turf Course in the $125,000…
Souper Stonehenge denies Pink Lloyd fifth straight Vigil Posted on August 1, 2021, updated on August 1, 2021 by markmckelvie TORONTO, August 1—Souper Stonehenge, favored at 1-5, assumed command early and held off a closing bid by the stouthearted Pink Lloyd to…
March to the Arch rallies for Niagara Stakes score Posted on July 25, 2021 by TORONTO, July 25, 2021 – March to the Arch chased down the pacesetters to win the $100,000 Niagara Stakes on Sunday afternoon…
Avie’s Flatter chases Grade 2 Connaught Cup crown Posted on July 15, 2021, updated on July 15, 2021 by TORONTO, July 15, 2021 – Multiple stakes winner Avie’s Flatter, who cruised to victory in his return to action in June, faces…
Easy Time triumphs in Grade 3 Marine / Tio Magico has his way in the Queenston Posted on July 11, 2021 by TORONTO, July 11, 2021 – Easy Time put forth a strong showing in the $150,000 Marine Stakes for three-year-olds on Sunday, giving…
Casse continues Selene streak with Our Flash Drive / Undefeated Lorena leads in Fury Stakes Posted on July 10, 2021 by TORONTO, July 10, 2021 – Trainer Mark Casse continued his Selene Stakes win streak as Live Oak Plantation’s homebred Our Flash Drive…
Casse trio take aim at Trillium top prize Posted on June 23, 2021 by TORONTO, June 23, 2021 – Conditioner Mark Casse has three chances, in the form of Crystal Glacier, Heavenly Curlin and Skygaze, to…
Souper Stonehenge runs away with Jacques Cartier title; Woodstock champ Outadore gives Stein another stakes win Posted on June 20, 2021, updated on June 20, 2021 by TORONTO, June 20, 2021 – Souper Stonehenge put an end to Pink Lloyd’s Jacques Cartier reign as he took off down the…
Canadian content in the 147th Kentucky Derby Posted on April 30, 2021, updated on April 30, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 30, 2021 – Nearly 60 years ago, Canadian-bred Northern Dancer put the nation on the…