Woodbine's leading jockey Kazushi Kimura and Mandarin Hero are second by a nose in the Santa Anita Derby and could draw into the Ky Derby.
Kazushi Kimura
Canadian horsepeople look forward to spring as the backstretches open; Moon Landing moves to the top of the charts for the King's Plate.
Woodbine's leading jockey won another stakes race at Santa Anita when guiding 13-to-1 shot Duvet Day (Ire) to victory in the Astra Stakes.
Woodbine's leading rider Kazushi Kimura won his first race at Santa Anita racetrack in California in dramatic fashion.
Canada's leading rider has his first mounts at Santa Anita racetrack on Boxing Day, Dec. 26, including two Grade 1 rides.
Woodbine racing is growing in popularity and the 2022 meeting will show record wagering; 2023 season is set to begin Apr. 22.
Kimura posted career-best numbers in 2022; Mark Casse announced as leading trainer, while leading owner is still up for grabs.
Ray and Debbie Burke's 2-year-old filly upset the richest race for Canadian-bred 2-year-old fillies on Oct. 16.
While Peter Brant's Rougir recovered from trouble, Canadian-bred Moira barges her way to second only to be disqualified.
The King Edward and Canadian Stakes were on the Queen's Plate undercard at Woodbine and didn't lack in the excitement factor.
Gary Barber's Champion 3-year-old of 2021 cruised to a big win in the 1 1/8 mile Grade 3 for his fourth career win in 10 races.
Two very different stakes races saw Boardroom rallying in the Royal North and Dreaming of Drew's front-running trip in the Belle Mahone.
Selection is based off stats, wins, notable accomplishments and milestones; this month Arzak, Josie Carroll and Kazushi Kimura get the nod.
The Irish connection had a big day on Sunday, April 24 over a Tapeta surface that was much quicker than the meet's first three days.
Maryland invader Arzak dominates Thorncliffe on day two of the Woodbine season and the Barbara Minshall, Wesley Ward starters are on point.
