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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. […]
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Horse Ownership Seminar at Woodbine

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and The Jockey Club of Canada are hosting an Ownership Seminar on July 1 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto.
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Reduce The Risk of Spring Colic

It is common knowledge that the horse’s gut does not cope well with quick change. One documented study states 42% of colic cases had an environmental change
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‘Texas’ Hold ‘em: Tower of Texas Wins Connaught Cup Thriller

Tower of Texas had double the work to do – first, collaring the leader and then holding off a hard-charging rival – to come out on top in Saturday’s $196,750 Grade 2 Connaught Cup at Woodbine. Trained by Roger Attfield and piloted by leading rider Eurico Rosa da Silva, fan favourite Tower of Texas came […]
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Code Warrior Takes Hendrie Stakes

Code Warrior dueled early and had more than enough left in the tank in taking Sunday’s $129,050 Grade 3 Hendrie Stakes at Woodbine. Trained by Rachel Halden for owners J.C. Racing Stable, Wachtel Stable and Gary Barber, Code Warrior, a four-year-old Society’s Chairman mare, was making her second straight start at Woodbine having finished third […]