TORONTO STAR FEATURE – JACK KENNEY
MAY 18 1935 – MARCH 14, 2015
It was 1964 and Ontario’s horse racing community was on its way to being globally recognized. The shiny, new Woodbine racetrack built by E.P. Taylor was a few years old, and Taylor’s great little Canadian-bred Northern Dancer was on the cusp of greatness.
That same year, Taylor hired a young Toronto lawyer named Jack H. Kenney to join the Ontario Jockey Club. During the next 40 years, Kenney played a major part in keeping Woodbine on the international stage.
A member of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame and one of the sport’s most influential leaders, Kenney died suddenly on March 14 at St. Mike’s Hospital in Toronto after a short illness.
He was 79.
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The OBS March Sale of Two Year Olds in Training begins on Tuesday, March 17th. Hip No.’s 1 – 304 will sell on Tuesday and Hip No.’s 305 – 610 will be offered on Wednesday, March 18th. Both sessions will begin at 11:00 a.m. As always the sale will be streamed live via the OBS website at obssales.com and the Blood-Horse and DRF websites.
At the Under Tack Show, Hip No. 509, Bernie’s Prize, a son of Noonmark consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, turned in the sale’s fastest quarter mile breeze, clocked in :20 2/5 at Friday’s session. The bay colt is out of Truss, by Friends Lake, a half sister to graded stakes winner Khancord Kid.
Two horses shared honors for the Under Tack’s Show’s fastest eighth, each working the distance in :9 3/5. At Wednesday’s session, it was Hip No. 155, a chestnut filly by Scat Daddy consigned by McKathan Bros, Agent, out of stakes winner Global Finance, by End Sweep. She’s a half sister to stakes winner Prenuptial. On Thursday, it was Hip No. 508, a bay colt by Discreet Cat consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent. He’s out of stakes winner Truly Blushed, by Yes It’s True, and is a half brother to stakes placed Truly Marie.
Last year’s March Sale has already produced 15 stakes winners, led by the exploits of the $1.6-million co-sale topper Carpe Diem, a five length winner of the the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) in his three year old debut last Saturday. He’s one of six March grads that accounted for eight grade one victories in 2014, including six of the 15 grade one races at the 2014 Saratoga meeting.
Ontario-breds in the sale:
HIP NO. GALLOP SHOW TIME SEX BREEDING CONSIGNOR
10 10.3 F Uncle Mo Captivating Ontario Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent
36 10.1 C Scat Daddy Classic Neel Ontario Niall Brennan Stables, Agent XVI
38 22.0 C Stormy Atlantic Clear Lake Ontario Kirkwood Stables, Agent
153 out C Uncle Mo Gentle Words Ontario Secure Investments
191 10.1 C Haynesfield Hold the Sugar Ontario Halcyon Hammock Farm, Agent
310 out C Ghostzapper Northglen Ontario Bobby Dodd, Agent I
323 10.3 C Kitten’s Joy Parisia Ontario Niall Brennan Stables, Agent XIX
344 21.3 F City Zip Princess Ruckus Ontario Excel Racing (Rudy Delguidice), Agent III
535 OUT F Old Forester Woodland City (SAF) Ontario RiceHorse Stables
537 10.1 F City Zip Woodsmoke Ontario Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent
600 10.2 F Marchfield Bob’s Choice Ontario Ends Well
CANADIAN TRIPLE CROWN NOMINEES LIST
WOODBINE OAKS NOMINEES
60th Running Of
Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser
$500,000 Guaranteed
FOR THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLIES, FOALED IN CANADA
ONE MILE AND ONE EIGHTH
TO BE RUN SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015
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ALLIED CHROME
b.f.3 by Old Forester(Forestry) – Tenjectory(Trajectory)
Maplehaven Equestrian Center Richard W. Kennedy
ANGELACREST
dk b/.f.3 by Philanthropist(Kris S.) – If Moma Aint Happy(Yes It’s True)
Langcrest Farm John Charalambous
AWESOME DOVE
dk b/.f.3 by Awesome Again(Deputy Minister) – Dance With Doves(A.P. Indy)
Sam-Son Farm Malcolm Pierce
AWESOME PRETTY
b.f.3 by Awesome Again(Deputy Minister) – Buffythecenterfold(Capote)
Stronach Stables
BELLE SOUL
ch.f.3 by Perfect Soul (IRE)(Sadler’s Wells) – Bourbon Belle(Storm Boot)
Charles E. Fipke Roger L. Attfield
BRAVE CAUSE
b.f.3 by Giant’s Causeway(Storm Cat) – Brave Destiny(Quiet American)
Sam-Son Farm Malcolm Pierce
BROOKLYNSWAY
dk b/.f.3 by Giant Gizmo(Giant’s Causeway) – Explosive Story(Radio Star)
J. R. Racing Stable John A. Ross
CANDALIER
ch.f.3 by Old Forester(Forestry) – Light the Candles(Mutakddim)
True North Stable Lorne Richards
CLASSYSHADESOFGREY
gr/ro.f.3 by Kentucky Bear(Mr. Greeley) – Bears Princess(Olmodavor)
James L. Passero and J.R. Racing Stable Inc. John A. Ross
CONQUEST HARLANATE
b.f.3 by Harlan’s Holiday(Harlan) – Allison’s Pride(Dixieland Band)
Conquest Stables, LLC Mark E. Casse
CONQUEST STRATE UP
b.f.3 by Not Bourbon(Not Impossible (IRE)) – Deputy(Hadif)
Conquest Stables, LLC Mark E. Casse
D FORTY FOUR
dk b/.f.3 by Rebellion (GB)(Mozart (IRE)) – Promise Ring(Broken Vow)
Frank DiGiulio Jr. and R. P. Tiller Robert P. Tiller
DANCE WITH GIANTS
ch.f.3 by Giant’s Causeway(Storm Cat) – Dancethruthestorm(Thunder Gulch)
Sam-Son Farm Malcolm Pierce
DANCING ON FIRE
dk b/.f.3 by Philanthropist(Kris S.) – Fiery Pegasus(Fusaichi Pegasus)
Super Six Stable Michael P. De Paulo
DEL CIELO
b.f.3 by Philanthropist(Kris S.) – Winner Squall(Summer Squall)
Riverlea Farm Ltd. Ricky Griffith
DYNA’S RECOLETA
dk b/.f.3 by Dynaformer(Roberto) – Recoleta(Wild Again)
Charles E. Fipke Roger L. Attfield
FEBRUARY ROSE
dk b/.f.3 by Sky Mesa(Pulpit) – Empire Rose(Empire Maker)
Chiefswood Stable Stuart C. Simon
FOLLOW BOURBON
b.f.3 by Not Bourbon(Not Impossible (IRE)) – Follow(Seeking the Gold)
Charles E. Fipke Dallas Stewart
GALINA POINT
b.f.3 by Saffir(Unbridled) – Celtic Craft(Danehill)
Gary Barber Mark E. Casse
GIVING MOOD
ch.f.3 by Philanthropist(Kris S.) – Highland Mood(Highland Ruckus)
Norseman Racing Stable Sid C. Attard
GOLDEN SPLIT
b.f.3 by Medaglia d’Oro(El Prado (IRE)) – Split the Arrow(Smart Strike)
Sam-Son Farm Malcolm Pierce
GREEN DOCTOR
b.f.3 by The Green Monkey(Forestry) – Junior Prom Queen(Eddington)
Paul Mouttet John P. LeBlanc, Jr.
HIDDEN TO WIN
ch.f.3 by Philanthropist(Kris S.) – Chartreux(Tale of the Cat)
Super Six Stable Michael P. De Paulo
HIGH ON ROSE
ch.f.3 by Showing Up(Strategic Mission) – Malibu Sunshine(Malibu Moon)
Ronald Woods & D. Lockhurst Ronald A. Woods
HOT CROSS BUNS
b.f.3 by Singing Saint(El Prado (IRE)) – Rice Pudding(Doneraile Court)
Box Arrow Farm & G. Colbourne Gordon C. Colbourne
HOT KISS
dk b/.f.3 by Philanthropist(Kris S.) – Kiss of Fire(Hennessy)
Super Six Stable Michael P. De Paulo
ICE FESTIVAL
gr/ro.f.3 by Awesome Again(Deputy Minister) – Phil’s Pill(Cozzene)
Stronach Stables Brian A. Lynch
INTERNAL BOURBON
ch.f.3 by Not Bourbon(Not Impossible (IRE)) – Internallyflawless(Giant’s Causeway)
Charles E. Fipke Roger L. Attfield
JUICYCREST
dk b/.f.3 by Trajectory(Gone West) – Juicey(Notebook)
Langcrest Farm John Charalambous
KASUGA
dk b/.f.3 by Temple City(Dynaformer) – Glaslyn(Forestry)
Gail Wood and Dr. Ruth Barbour W. Phillip Gracey
LEADING EDGE
gr/ro.f.3 by Tapit(Pulpit) – Essential Edge(Storm Cat)
Chiefswood Stable Roger L. Attfield
LONDON TOWER
b.f.3 by Head Chopper(Mutakddim) – Mrs. Donaghy(Military)
Steve Owens Steve Owens
LUCKY BOOTS
ch.f.3 by Lookin At Lucky(Smart Strike) – Gumboots(Storm Boot)
Thor E. Eaton Michael J. Doyle
MARCHERDOWNTHEALLY
ch.f.3 by Marchfield(A.P. Indy) – Alyancer(Robin des Pins)
Maplehaven Equestrian Center Richard W. Kennedy
MIDNIGHT EMBRACE
b.f.3 by Midnight Lute(Real Quiet) – Shebandowana(Mt. Magazine)
Yvonne Schwabe Kevin Attard
MOON RAINBOW
ch.f.3 by Smart Strike(Mr. Prospector) – Scarlet Butterfly(Theatrical (IRE))
Sam-Son Farm Malcolm Pierce
OPATOV
b.f.3 by Singing Saint(El Prado (IRE)) – Six Jiggles(Saratoga Six)
Nadezda Dohnalova Desmond Maynard
OUR GABRIELLE
b.f.3 by Philanthropist(Kris S.) – Timeless Silver(Silver Deputy)
John Russell & George Schramm Michael P. De Paulo
OUR NAT’S
b.f.3 by Sky Conqueror(Sky Classic) – Big Lips(Grand Slam)
James L. Passero and J.R. Racing Stable Inc. John A. Ross
PENGALLY BAY
dk b/.f.3 by Pulpit(A.P. Indy) – Nadeshiko(Honour and Glory)
Anderson Farms Ontario Inc & Roderick Ferguson Roger L. Attfield
POHDI POHDI
ch.f.3 by Old Forester(Forestry) – Miss Juicey(Trajectory)
3 Sons Racing Stable Ltd. Robert P. Tiller
READY FOR ROMANCE
dk b/.f.3 by More Than Ready(Southern Halo) – Strange Romance(Mr. Greeley)
Sam-Son Farm Malcolm Pierce
RELIABLY ROYAL
b.f.3 by Philanthropist(Kris S.) – Queen of Queens(King of Kings (IRE))
William B. Thompson and Laurie Silvera Laurie Silvera
RESERVE LOVE
b.f.3 by Philanthropist(Kris S.) – Love Torch(El Prado (IRE))
Linmac Farms David Cotey
RESERVED
b.f.3 by Kitten’s Joy(El Prado (IRE)) – Sarahs Rahy Dancer(Rahy)
Colebrook Farms Ashlee Brnjas
SAN NICOLA BREEZE
b.f.3 by Giant Gizmo(Giant’s Causeway) – San Nicola Knight(Ascot Knight)
J., D. and A. Pirone John Cardella
SAN NICOLA STORM
dk b/.f.3 by Giant Gizmo(Giant’s Causeway) – San Nicola Flyer(Alydeed)
Joe Pirone John Cardella
SAVED THRU FAITH
b.f.3 by Piccilo Pete(Piccolino) – Shark Attack(Comet Shine)
Silver Duck Racing Stable Suzanne M. Drake
SEASON TICKET
b.f.3 by Lemon Drop Kid(Kingmambo) – Game (FR)(Montjeu (IRE))
Woodford Racing LLC Mark E. Casse
SEEKING HER STAR
b.f.3 by Seeking the Best (IRE)(Seeking the Gold) – Ashley’s Star(Mizzen Mast)
Maplehaven Equestrian Center Richard W. Kennedy
SHEZ A MASTERPIECE
ch.f.3 by Mast Track(Mizzen Mast) – Thoroughly Holy(Holy Bull)
Gary Barber Mark E. Casse
SINGWITHTHEBIRDS
b.f.3 by Elusive Quality(Gone West) – Song of the Lark(Seeking the Gold)
Sam-Son Farm Malcolm Pierce
SIREN’S SONG
gr/ro.f.3 by Unbridled’s Song(Unbridled) – Misty Mission(Miswaki)
Sam-Son Farm Malcolm Pierce
SOUTHERN RING
b.f.3 by Speightstown(Gone West) – Seeking the Ring(Seeking the Gold)
Sam-Son Farm Malcolm Pierce
SPRING LIGHTNING
b.f.3 by Spring At Last(Silver Deputy) – Sago(Valid Expectations)
No. 1 Stable Josie Carroll
STARLESS NIGHT
b.f.3 by Grand Slam(Gone West) – Victory Romance(Slew City Slew)
Tucci Stables Nicholas Gonzalez
STORMBEFORETHECALM
b.f.3 by Quiet American(Fappiano) – Smart Catomine(Smart Strike)
Sangreal Investments LLC, Jeffrey Bowen and Craig Henderson Daniel J. Vella
TAKE BACK YA POILS
b.f.3 by Where’s the Ring(Seeking the Gold) – Dynamic Temper(Dynaformer)
M. Ambler & G. Lang Nicholas Gonzalez
TANCOOK
gr/ro.f.3 by Macho Uno(Holy Bull) – Girl Can Rock(El Prado (IRE))
East West Stable Mark E. Casse
TEXAS MISSY
ch.f.3 by Milwaukee Brew(Wild Again) – Include Katherine(Include)
Terra Racing Stable Kevin Attard
TOOMANYCONQUERORS
b.f.3 by Sky Conqueror(Sky Classic) – Mount Royer(Silver Deputy)
Buttigieg Training Centre Paul M. Buttigieg
TURN TO REALITY
dk b/.f.3 by Niigon(Unbridled) – Winning Turn(Tiznow)
Chiefswood Stable Stuart C. Simon
VEAISHA
ch.f.3 by Wando(Langfuhr) – Love Co(Not For Love)
Nathan Flight (Minor) and Veronica Attard Larry Attard
WANNA WIN
b.f.3 by Lemon Drop Kid(Kingmambo) – Gentle Jazz(Malibu Moon)
Charles Hayden Roger L. Attfield
WEEKEND IN MALIBU
ch.f.3 by Old Forester(Forestry) – Druidess(Malibu Moon)
Kingfield Racing Stable Ltd. & Carnegie Hill Stable Catherine Day Phillips
WESTERN EXECUTIVE
ch.f.3 by Bold Executive(Bold Ruckus) – Prized of the West(Gone West)
William Sorokolit Darwin D. Banach
ZIA
b.f.3 by Munnings(Speightstown) – Faux Pas (IRE)(Sadler’s Wells)
Tucci Stables Nicholas Gonzalez
ZINDRA
gr/ro.f.3 by Macho Uno(Holy Bull) – Pop Princess(Alphabet Soup)
Regis Racing Brian A. Lynch
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