Saturday, June 25, 2011
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| Courtesy: WEG / Michael Burns Photography |
Advanced wagering for the 2011 Queen's Plate, taking place on Sunday, is now open in Canada on Horseplayer Interactive.
Turallure Closes Strong To Win Ricoh Woodbine Mile
Turallure closed the best along the long stretch of the E.P. Taylor turf course to win the $1 million Grade I Ricoh Woodbine Mile on Sunday afternoon. Photo: WEG / Michael Burns Photography
2011 Woodbine Mile Draw Set For Thursday
The post position draw for the 2011 Ricoh Woodbine Mile will take place on Thursday, September 15, at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer will be the guest drawmaster for Sunday's big race. Photo: WEG / Michael Burns Photography
Woodbine Responds To Short Cards, Small Field Sizes
Woodbine Racing fans may have noticed that over the past week or so, the depth of the thoroughbred racing cards has not be up to its usual standard. Photo: WEG / Michael Burns Photography
Casse, Contreras Close In On New Records
Trainer Mark Casse came so close to setting a new Woodbine training record last season. This season, it appears it's just a matter of time before it's his. Both Casse and jockey Luis Contreras are on pace to set new trainer and jockey records for victories in one season in 2011. Photos: WEG / Michael Burns Photography
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Showing posts with label Strike Oil. Show all posts
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Advanced Wagering Now Open For Queen's Plate
Advanced wagering for the 2011 Queen's Plate, taking place on Sunday, is now open in Canada on Horseplayer Interactive.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Field Set For 2011 Queen's Plate
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| Toronto Blue Jays GM, Alex Anthopoulos, speaks with the media after the Queen's Plate draw on Thursday, June 24. Courtesy: WEG / Michael Burns Photography |
The post position draw for the 2011 Queen's Plate took place Thursday morning at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. Toronto Blue Jays General Manager, Alex Anthopoulos, was on hand to assist Woodbine Track Announcer, Dan Loiselle, in drawing the selection order. Here's how the field will leave the gate in Sunday's Queen's Plate:
UPDATED (June 26, 2011): Click here to read my recap of the 2011 Queen's Plate, won by the filly Inglorious.
Monday, June 20, 2011
The Likely 2011 Queen's Plate Field
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The Queen's Plate picture has been clearing up over the past couple of days and we now have a very good idea of who will be running. Here's who I believe will start next Sunday, June 26th, in the 2011 Queen's Plate:
UPDATED (June 23, 2011): Click here to check out where the horses will start for the 2011 Queen's Plate
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Queen's Plate Contenders Begin First Set Of Workouts
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| Inglorious, pictured, hit the track earlier this week to begin her final preparations for the Queen's Plate. Courtesy: WEG / Michael Burns Photography |
Monday, June 13, 2011
The Queen's Plate Contenders: June 13, 2011
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With less than two weeks until the big race and all of the prep races in the books, I narrow down the list of nominees to horses I feel are potential starters for the 2011 Queen's Plate in today's edition of The Queen's Plate Contenders.
UPDATE (June 20, 2011): Check out this list of likely starters for the 2011 Queen's Plate
UPDATE (June 20, 2011): Check out this list of likely starters for the 2011 Queen's Plate
Monday, June 6, 2011
The Queen's Plate Contenders: June 6, 2011
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Friday, June 3, 2011
The Queen's Plate Contenders: June 3, 2011
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| Courtesy: WEG / Michael Burns Photography |
Sunday, April 17, 2011
The Queen's Plate Contenders Part 2: April 17, 2011
Here's a look at how the nominees for the 2011 Canadian Triple Crown performed in their races on Saturday, April 16, 2011:
Posted in: Blackstone B,BNB,BSH,EOB,IWYTK,Oh Canada,PTH,QPK,Queens Plate,Red Ace,S Slam,Strike Oil,Top ProspectThursday, April 14, 2011
The Queen's Plate Contenders Part 2: April 14, 2011
Here's the second half of your daily look at the 2011 Canadian Triple Crown Nominees. In this section, we will tell you which nominees will be competing on the racetrack on Saturday.
Posted in: Blackstone B,BNB,BSH,EOB,IWYTK,Oh Canada,PTH,QPK,Queens Plate,Red Ace,S Slam,Strike Oil,Top ProspectSunday, April 10, 2011
The Queen's Plate Contenders, Part 2: April 10, 2011
Here's a look at the 2011 Canadian Triple Crown nominees who raced or had a workout and are currently based in the United States (before racing on Sunday):