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Jungle Wave Tries for Another Play the King

Jungle Wave Tries for Another Play the King

Jungle Wave, who won the 2009 Play the King Stakes (Can-IIT) at Woodbine and finished second in last year's running, returns for another go around in the seven-furlong sprint Sunday, Aug. 28.

 Thursday, August 25, 2011
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

Le Cinquieme Essai Holds Off Becrux at Woodbine

Bill Scott's homebred Le Cinquieme Essai, a former Sovereign Award winner, repulsed a late challenge from Becrux to win the $202,400 Play the King Stakes (Can-II) at Woodbine Saturday.

 Saturday, August 26, 2006

Vanderlin Surprises in Play the King

Vanderlin, a 6-year-old son of Halling, made his North American debut a winning one, capturing the (U.S.) $195,206 Play the King Stakes (Can-II) by a head Saturday at Woodbine.

 Saturday, August 27, 2005

Soaring Free Dominates Play the King Again

Sam-Son Farm's heavily favored Soaring Free overcame a bumping incident coming out of the gate to register a three-quarter of a length win in the $173,400 Play the King (Can-III) at Woodbine Saturday.

 Saturday, August 28, 2004