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Le Cinquieme Essai Goes for Threepeat

Le Cinquieme Essai Goes for Threepeat

William Scott's 9-year-old iron horse Le Cinquieme Essai will try to win the Play the King Stakes (Can-IIT) for the third consecutive year, as he takes on 10 rivals in the $200,000 turf event Aug. 23 at Woodbine.

 Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Another Canadian Swing for Heros Reward

Another Canadian Swing for Heros Reward

After successfully invading Canada twice last year for Maryland-based trainer Dale Capuano, Heros Reward appears to be the one to beat in a contentious group for the $200,000 Scotts Highlander Stakes (Can-III) on the Woodbine grass course June 22.

 Thursday, June 19, 2008
Le Cinquieme Essai Holds Aces in Play the King Repeat

Le Cinquieme Essai Holds Aces in Play the King Repeat

Le Cinquieme Essai, an 8-year-old son of Fastness, wasn't about to let inclement weather and a soft turf course rain on his parade, winning the $200,000 Play the King (Can-II) at Woodbine Aug. 25 for the second year in a row.

 Saturday, August 25, 2007

Main Executive Dangerous in Play the King S.

With his dangerous speed, Main Executive could hold the key to Saturday's seven-furlong main event at Woodbine, the $200,000 Play the King Stakes (Can-II) on the grass.

 Thursday, August 24, 2006

Sky Conqueror's Outlook Bright in Connaught Cup

Comebacking Sky Conqueror is one of seven locals who will defend the E.P. Taylor Turf Course against two American invaders in Sunday's $150,000 Connaught Cup (Can-III), the first turf stakes race of the season at Woodbine.

 Friday, May 26, 2006

Leroidesanimaux Favored for Atto Mile Crown

Leroidesanimaux puts his seven-race winning streak on the line as the 9-5 morning line favorite against eight opponents in Sunday's $1 million Atto Mile (Can-I) at Woodbine.

 Friday, September 16, 2005

Big Question for Soaring Free in Play the King

Soaring Free goes for his third victory in the $230,800 Play the King Handicap (Can-II) and a tenth career win over the E.P. Taylor Turf Course on Saturday at Woodbine.

 Thursday, August 25, 2005

Soaring Free Flies to 7-Furlong Turf Mark

Sam-Son Farm's Soaring Free made short work of his five rivals for his ninth win in his last 10 starts at Woodbine in Saturday's $107,000 Ontario Jockey Club Stakes.

 Saturday, July 24, 2004

Soaring Free Flies to 7-Furlong Turf Mark

Sam-Son Farm's Soaring Free made short work of his five rivals for his ninth win in his last 10 starts at Woodbine in Saturday's $107,000 Ontario Jockey Club Stakes.

 Saturday, July 24, 2004

Stronach Runner Smashes Woodbine Turf Mark

Stronach Stable's Royal Regalia shattered Woodbine's one mile E.P. Taylor Turf course record Thursday, covering the distance in 1:31.84.

 Thursday, July 01, 2004

Mobil to Make 2004 Bow in Woodbine's Vigil

Multiple stakes winner Mobil makes his 2004 debut in Saturday's $160,800 Vigil Stakes (Can-III) at Woodbine with high expectations from trainer Mike Keogh.

 Thursday, April 29, 2004

Mobil Wins Queenston Impressively

Four years after watching Woodcarver win the 1999 Queenston Stakes, Trainer Mike Keogh and owner Gustav Schickedanz were in familiar territory on Saturday, as Mobil captured the 2003 edition of the $160,500 race at Woodbine.

 Saturday, May 03, 2003

Awesome Action Tops Inaugural Adena Springs Auction

Awesome Action, a colt by Awesome Again, brought the top price of $80,000 during the inaugural Adena Springs sale of 2-year-olds in training Thursday afternoon.

 Thursday, March 21, 2002