Queen’s Plate

Prince of Wales Preview: Mighty Heart Headlines Second Leg of Canadian Triple Crown

FORT ERIE, ON – Lawrence Cordes homebred Mighty Heart, fresh off of his dominating gate-to-wire victory in the $1 million Queen’s Plate, headlines the field for Tuesday’s $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie. The…

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The Magic Mike Show 203: What We Learned (Kentucky Downs)

The Magic Mike Show guys review and discuss the past weekend’s big stakes action at Kentucky Downs and how the results impact several Breeders’ Cup divisions. The Magic Mike Show with Curtis “Magic” Kalleward and Mike Somich is the ultimate horse racing recap show covering all of the action from… Read More

Race Recaps

Mighty Heart Wires Queen’s Plate

TORONTO, ON – Larry Cordes homebred Mighty Heart took the field on a high-priced merry-go-round ride as he led from gate to wire in Saturday’s $1 million Queen’s Plate Stakes at Woodbine. The Queen’s Plate is the first jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown. The second leg, the Prince of… Read More

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BLINKERS OFF 457: Kentucky Derby, Oaks Recap and Rapid-Fire

The Racing Dudes recap last weekend’s Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) upsets at Churchill Downs. Then the Dudes give rapid-fire selections for some of the stakes action at Woodbine and Kentucky Downs, including the Runhappy Turf Sprint (G3), a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series event… Read More

Race Previews

Queen’s Plate Preview: Curlin’s Voyage Embarks on Toughest Test Yet

TORONTO, ON – Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame trainer Josie Carroll’s multiple stakes-winning filly Curlin’s Voyage will embark upon her toughest test yet in Saturday’s $1 million Queen’s Plate at Woodbine. The Queen’s Plate is a 1 1/4-mile synthetic route restricted to Canadian-bred 3-year-olds. This year’s edition is the… Read More

Race Recaps

Curlin’s Voyage Waltzes in Woodbine Oaks

TORONTO, ON – Trainer Josie Carroll’s Curlin’s Voyage waltzed up the rail and danced home a strong winner of Saturday’s $500,000 Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser. Curlin’s Voyage was the 6/5 favorite as she broke from the inner-most post under Patrick Husbands and found her own stride near the rear while… Read More

Race Recaps

Clayton’s Talent Overcomes Greenness to Win Plate Trial

TORONTO, ON – Donato Lanni and Daniel Plouffe’s Clayton saw his pure talent overcome his greenness in the stretch to prevail narrowly in Saturday’s $150,000 Plate Trial Stakes at Woodbine. Breaking from post 3 under Rafael Hernandez as the 3/5 favorite, Clayton sat two-wide outside of Glorious Tribute heading into the clubhouse… Read More

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Queenston, Eclipse on Saturday’s Plate at Woodbine

TORONTO, ON – The $125,000 Queenston Stakes, a key race on the road to this year’s Queen’s Plate, and the $175,000 Eclipse Stakes (G2) share the spotlight this Saturday at Woodbine. Nine horses will contest the 7-furlong Queenston, a main track stakes for 3-year-olds foaled in Canada. The 65th edition… Read More

Race Recaps

Newstome, Owlette Find Success at Woodbine

TORONTO, ON – Marie Trombetta’s Newstome and Ten Broeck Farm’s Owlette each found success in the first two stakes of the 2020 Woodbine meet, both for 3-year-olds: the $100,000 Woodstock and the $100,000 Star Shoot. Race 7 on the Saturday card saw Newstome explode off of the far turn and clear off… Read More

Race Previews

Queen’s Plate and Woodbine Oaks Hopefuls Set to Contest Woodstock and Star Shoot Stakes

TORONTO, ON – A pair of key prep races on the road to the Queen’s Plate – the $100,000 Woodstock and the $100,000 Star Shoot – kick off the Woodbine Thoroughbred stakes season this Saturday. The 122nd edition of the Woodstock, for 3-year-olds, and the companion Star Shoot, for 3-year-old… Read More