There are 38 graded stakes races on the 2024 schedule and several big race days, but the iconic Canadian International has been shelved again.
E.P. Taylor Stakes
Tracy Farmer bought Fev Rover for $971,000 two years ago and that gamble has paid off; E.P. Taylor is second Grade 1 for the mare.
It's early yet, but hot on the heels of sizzling and sunny weather in Ontario this week is a cold and rainy weekend.
While Peter Brant's Rougir recovered from trouble, Canadian-bred Moira barges her way to second only to be disqualified.
Queen's Plate and Woodbine Oaks winner Moira will take part in the Grade 1 Taylor, trying grass and older horses for the first time.
Moira headlines the international list of 23 fillies and mares for the Grade 1 event October 8 at Woodbine Racetrack.
Winner of the Dance Smartly Stakes (G2) in her previous race, the Christophe Clement-trainee held over stablemate La Dragontea.
The three-year-old filly will be making her North American racing debut in this Sunday’s Grade 1 $600,000 E.P. Taylor Stakes at Woodbine.
Last year's Taylor winner Etoile, set to sell next month at auction, meets a good field for the prestigious $600,000 turf show.
A collection of stakes races on Oct. 18 included the Grade 1 E.P. Taylor and Northern Dancer, but the popular race was the Nearctic.
Sunday’s card will include the $600,000 E.P. Taylor Stakes, $300,000 Northern Dancer Turf Stakes, $250,000 Nearctic and $100,000 Display Stakes.
Two-time Canadian champion mare gives Ontario trainer Kevin Attard his first Grade 1 victory with beautiful trip under Luis Contreras
With both Grade 1 turf races at Woodbine filled with overseas invaders, let's try sorting out how they stack up against the North Americans
Three European gals, mares from America and a few locals go for $600,000 in the Taylor at 1 1/4 miles on turf on Oct. 12.
Sheikha Reika capped off a stellar Saturday afternoon at Woodbine for jockey Andrea Atzeni, winning the $500,000 E.P. Taylor Stakes for fillies and mares.
