A closer look at some of the top prospects for the 156th running of the Queen’s Plate on July 5 at Woodbine Racetrack.
Profiles
Jim Lawson grew up relishing any chance to tag along with his Hall of Fame father on trips to the Woodbine backstretch. Now Lawson is hoping to bring some of that backstretch passion to his new position as chief executive officer of Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG).
Now a champion in the show ring.
Nestled on 1,300 acres of this beautiful countryside is The Alger Stallion Station, the family farm of Gordon and Rosalind Alger.
Seven years after Jay Hayden went to Lexington to buy a single mare (and came home with six), the owner of Hayden Water Wells in Lucan, ON has already produced a stakes winner and two horses that could be Queen’s Plate contenders.
Cash on The Run has warmed Nadine DeKoning’s heart.
Twenty-five years ago, the great grey Izvestia dominated the Queen’s Plate en route to becoming just Canada’s fourth Triple Crown winner.
How this gritty bay filly became a Sovereign Award winner.
Longevity, loyalty and a deep devotion to their thoroughbreds have made Jarvis and Florence Swereda one of the most likeable, popular couples in racing in Winnipeg.
Dr. Brenda E. Abbey is dedicated to the Alberta Thoroughbred.
Matt Jukich’s first racetrack gig was a far cry from calling thoroughbred races in Alberta.
Photographer Allan De La Plante: from Gilles Villeneuve to thoroughbreds.
Chat with Robbie King, Executive Director, Jockeys’ Benefit Association of Canada.
There was one time when Santino Di Paola fell flat on his face, literally. These days, that’s hardly the norm for one of the most passionate young figures.
For nearly 40 years, Woodbine track vet Dr. Greg Taylor has played a key role in safeguarding thoroughbred racehorses.
