Appleby, Nations Pride back to defend Canadian International title
It’s taken two years, but Nations Pride and trainer Charlie Appleby can finally defend their $750,000 Canadian International crown.
Tom’s Magic wins Breeders’ Stakes, the final jewel of Canadian Triple Crown
Tom’s Magic won the $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes on Sunday, the final jewel in the OLG Canadian Triple Crown.
Runaway Again nips Mansetti at the wire to win Prince of Wales Stakes
Runaway Again overtook Mansetti just before the wire to win the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on Tuesday. Mansetti, the 4/5 favourite with apprentice jockey Pietro Moran aboard, appeared poised to earn the victory but jockey Ryan Munger got Runaway Again to surge ahead just before the wire to win the 1 3/16-mile dirt race at Fort Erie Racetrack in 1:55.3.
Attard: Final decision on Mansetti running in Prince of Wales to be made next week
Trainer Kevin Attard said Friday that Mansetti continues to train and eat well following his solid 2 1/2-length win in the $1-million King's Plate on Aug. 16 at Woodbine Racetrack. Attard added Mansetti will train on dirt again Tuesday _ he breezed on that surface last week _ and then a firm decision will be made Wednesday on whether to have Moran and Mansetti compete in the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie Racetrack on Sept. 9.
King's Plate victory moves apprentice jockey Moran atop Eclipse Award discussion
Pietro Moran was already in high demand as Woodbine's leading jockey, but he's become an even hotter commodity following his stunning win Saturday in the $1-million King's Plate.
Trainer Casse chasing record-tying fifth Woodbine Oaks victory
It's a path that's twice taken Mark Casse to the King's Plate winner's circle. Five of the 12-horses in the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks on Sunday will be Casse trainees. The Hall of Fame trainer will be vying for a record-tying fifth Oaks victory.
Patches O'Houlihan, Canada's reigning horse of the year, is euthanized after injury
Patches O'Houlihan, ridden by Sofia Vives, held off My Boy Prince to win the Grade 2 Highlander by a neck at Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday. Patches O’Houlihan was pulled up after the race and left the track in a van for further examination.
Hall of Fame horse trainer Lukas, a winner of 15 Triple Crown races, dies at 89
D. Wayne Lukas, the Hall of Famer who became one of the most accomplished trainers in the history of horse racing and a face of the sport for decades, has died. He was 89.
From rink to racetrack, Knights coach Hunter eyes cup sweep at Woodbine
Dale Hunter has a shot at a rare championship double. Two weeks ago, the former NHL star coached the OHL's London Knights to a Memorial Cup title. On Saturday night, he'll look to add the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup to his impressive sports resume.
Sovereignty beats Journalism to win Belmont Stakes at Saratoga
Sovereignty bested Journalism on Saturday in a Kentucky Derby rematch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes, the second hosted at Saratoga.
Journalism survives late bump, rallies to win Preakness
Journalism won the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming from behind down the stretch to make good on the lofty expectations of being the odds-on favorite in the middle leg of the Triple Crown two weeks after finishing second to Sovereignty in the Kentucky Derby.
Derby winner Sovereignty won't run in Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not run in the Preakness Stakes, ending any chance at a Triple Crown for a seventh consecutive year.
Sovereignty outduels favorite Journalism to win 151st Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop on Saturday.
Rain in forecast for 151st Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is tough to win, with a huge field of stampeding horses and 150,000 screaming fans in the stands. Toss in a rainy forecast that could turn the Churchill Downs dirt strip into something resembling peanut butter and it gets trickier.
The 151st Kentucky Derby could be a mudder's delight with rain in the forecast
The Kentucky Derby is tough to win, with a huge field of stampeding horses and 150,000 screaming fans in the stands. Toss in a rainy forecast that could turn the Churchill Downs dirt strip into something resembling peanut butter and it gets trickier.
Sierra Leone wins $7M Breeders’ Cup Classic; Queen's Plate winner Moira takes Filly & Mare Turf
Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic by 1 1/2 lengths Saturday at Del Mar, ending a frustrating run of recent losses, including the Kentucky Derby. Moira, the 2022 Queen's Plate winner, is headed to the sales ring next week after her half-length victory in the Filly & Mare Turf.
Strong stretch run earns Vitality Prince of Wales Stakes race win
Vitality overtook filly Airosa down the stretch to capture the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on Tuesday.
Kelce’s new racehorse Swift Delivery finishes second in Toronto race
A racehorse named Swift Delivery that three-time Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce bought into has finished second in its latest start.
Caitlinhergrtness wins $1 million King's Plate in the 1st leg of the Canadian triple crown
Caitlinhergrtness overtook My Boy Prince in the deep stretch and won the 165th running of the $1 million King’s Plate on Friday, the first leg of the Canadian triple crown.
King's Plate called off due to heavy rains
The King's Plate has been cancelled. Woodbine Entertainment made the announcement Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter, pointing to the weather as the reason.
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