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Queen’s Plate Notes #5

Probably field for the 159th running of the Queen's Plate. The maiden Vaughan is a late, but welcome, addition to the 158th running of The Queen’s Plate
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Queen’s Plate Notes #4

Probable Field for the 158th Running of the Queen’s Plate. Plate Contenders On The Work Tab. Queen’s Plate Festival Weather Forecast
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A Sparkling Weekend for Daz Lin Dawn in Emerald Downs Handicap

It seems appropriate that a jewel like Daz Lin Dawn ($2.20) would win the Emerald Downs Handicap at Hastings Racecourse, something she did by seven lengths when jockey Richard Hamel turned her loose after being last of four and wide around the first turn and for a good part of the jaunt down the backstretch. […]
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Queen’s Plate Notes #3

Chad Brown will attempt to add another first to his spectacular resume when he looks for a first Queen’s Plate score with the improving filly Inflexibility
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Katalox Prevails in Bold Ruckus

Katalox, taken back off the lead after breaking sharply under David Moran to prevail by a head in Sunday’s $126,200 Bold Ruckus Stakes.
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Queen’s Plate Notes #2

Mark Casse was at the Royal Ascot meeting on Friday to saddle La Coronel to a fifth-place run in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes.
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Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Gala Tickets on Sale

The 41st Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Fundraising Dinner on August 9th promises to be an extra special evening of celebration as ten new members join the best of Canadian Horse Racing. The evening will also celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing in Canada, including a nod to 2017 […]
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Queen’s Plate Notes

Aurora Way will be facing a tall order in the Queen’s Plate, slated for July 2, as he will be making just his career second start.
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Do You Speak Horse?

Dr. Katrina Merkies ,at the University of Guelph, are conducting a research study "Human Distinction Between Positive and Negative Horse Vocalizations”
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Minks Aprise Stole the Show in Trillium

Minks Aprise, making her second start for the barn of trainer Roger Attfield, rallied smartly on the outside for a going-away one length victory in Sunday’s $100,000 Trillium Stakes, at Woodbine. The Trillium, a 1 1/16 mile race for fillies and mares, attracted a field of 10 and Minks Aprise was a lukewarm 5-2 favorite. […]