Erratique and jockey Helen Vanek were first across the finish line in the 1st for Colebrook Farms to kick off a spectacular day of racing.
Giving well-deserved recognition to the jockeys, horses, owners and trainers who soldiered on through another difficult year.
The Woodbine series consists of three premier turf races for fillies and mares plus a $250,000 bonus for the horse that wins all three legs.
Gerl, also fined $100,000, had two horses test positive for the non-therapeutic substance ostarine last fall at Woodbine.
The 7-year-old son of Awesome Again earned a free berth into the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) this fall with his victory and became a millionaire.
The longtime trainer dubbed “The Godfather” predicts his horse will win tomorrow on opening night at Assiniboia Downs.
The spoils of the wild and wacky world of the non-winners of two races condition were on offer on Thursday night at Woodbine.
Ontario-sired and bred Artie's Storm posted a mild upset in the Grade 2 Eclipse; CT wraps up the week at Woodbine.
The Ontario and Manitoba tracks will open their 2022 Thoroughbred seasons on Tuesday May 31; Fort Erie has a huge card.
Fellow jockey Isabelle Wenc has launched a GoFundMe page and a charity baseball game will take place June 20th to raise funds.