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Nearctic, Summer Stakes on Woodbine Card

Nearctic, Summer Stakes on Woodbine Card

Heros Reward, winner of last year's Nearctic (Can-II), returns to defend his title in the $500,000 event on the Woodbine lawn as part of the stakes program on Pattison Canadian International Day Oct. 4. In addition, eight 2-year-olds are to line up for the $300,000 Summer Stakes (Can-III) at one mile, with a berth in the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf on the line.

 Thursday, October 02, 2008
Play the King: Just Rushing Gets Revenge

Play the King: Just Rushing Gets Revenge

Tucci Stables' Just Rushing, who missed by less than a length in last year's Play the King Stakes (Can-IIIT), would not be denied in the 2008 edition of the $215,600 turf event, as he shook clear in mid-stretch and went on to win by 1 1/4 lengths Aug. 23 at Woodbine.

 Saturday, August 23, 2008
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
Off Duty Trying For Third Straight Win in Ack Ack

Off Duty Trying For Third Straight Win in Ack Ack

Looking for his third consecutive victory and fourth stakes win of the year, 4-year-old Off Duty hopes to keep the momentum going in the $200,000 Ack Ack Handicap (gr. III) Nov. 3 at Churchill Downs.

 Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Off Duty Stays on Clock to Pull Phoenix Upset

Off Duty Stays on Clock to Pull Phoenix Upset

In his last two efforts, at Arlington and Turfway Park, 4-year-old colt Off Duty proved an affinity for synthetic surfaces. In the 155th running of the $250,000 Phoenix Stakes (gr. III), the son of Yes It's True used that footing to his benefit again, taking the six-furlong event by a half-length over Keeneland's Polytrack.

 Saturday, October 06, 2007
Teuflesberg to Vie With Elders in Phoenix

Teuflesberg to Vie With Elders in Phoenix

Teuflesberg is only three, but he does not lack experience, having started 20 times in his young career. He will try older horses for the first time Oct. 6.

 Wednesday, October 03, 2007
In Summation Settles for Draw in Arlington Sprint

In Summation Settles for Draw in Arlington Sprint

Coming off a grade I triumph on Polytrack at Del Mar last month, it was no surprise that In Summation won the $150,000 Arlington Breeders' Cup Sprint Aug. 25 at Arlington Park as the 3-5 favorite. What was unexpected is that he had to share the victory with the pacesetter Piratesonthelake, who earned a dead heat.

 Saturday, August 25, 2007

Greg's Gold Gets New Challenge in Aristides BC

Grade I stakes winner Greg's Gold meets streaking up-and-comer Fabulous Strike in the $150,000-added Aristides Breeders' Cup (gr. III) for sprinters at Churchill Downs Saturday.

 Thursday, May 31, 2007

Bordonaro Repeats in Count Fleet Sprint 'Cap

California sprinter Bordonaro went gate to wire to successfully defend his title in the $150,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park Friday, but he had to work harder to do it.

 Friday, April 13, 2007