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E. P. Taylor S. Presented by Fly Emirates (gr. 1)

WOODBINE, Rexdale, ON , CAN

  • Purse: $990,100
  • Date: October 16, 2011
  • Class: Grade 1
  • TV: TVG
  • Age: 3 yo's & up
  • Race: 8
  • Distance: One And One Fourth Miles
  • Post Time: 4:35 PM
1 Miss Keller (IRE) Margin: head TrueNicks: A+ $594,060

2006 | Bay Mare | Montjeu (IRE) - Ingozi (GB), Warning (GB)

  • Breeder:Hascombe and Valiant Studs
  • Owner: Three Chimneys Racing LLC, Lordship Stud and McStay, Clodagh
  • Trainer: Roger L. Attfield
  • Jockey: John R. Velazquez

Sire: Montjeu (IRE), Bay, 1996. Raced 3 years. 16 starts, 11 wins, $3,178,177. Lifetime: 581 yearlings sold, median $120,140.

Broodmare Sire: Warning (GB), Dark Bay or Brown, 1985.

Sale History: Tattersalls December Mares Sale 2011, $1,013,184.
Keeneland Association November 2010 Breeding Stock Sale, $700,000.
Tattersall's October 2007 Yearling Sale, ($128,237).

2 I'm A Dreamer (IRE) Margin: nose TrueNicks: C+ $198,020

2007 | Bay Mare | Noverre - Summer Dreams (IRE), Sadler's Wells

  • Breeder:Sean Murphy
  • Owner: St. Albans Bloodstock LLP
  • Trainer: David Simcock
  • Jockey: William T. Buick

Sire: Noverre, Bay, 1998. Raced 3 years. 21 starts, 5 wins, $1,429,344. Lifetime: 317 yearlings sold, median $31,540.

Broodmare Sire: Sadler's Wells, Bay, 1981.

Sale History: Tattersall's October 2008 Yearling Sale, $72,937.
Tattersall's December, 2007 Foal Sale, $45,877.

3 Dream Peace (IRE) Margin: 1 TrueNicks: B+ $99,010

2008 | Bay Mare | Dansili (GB) - Truly a Dream (IRE), Darshaan (GB)

  • Breeder:Kilfrush Stud
  • Owner: Haras d'Etreham and Vidal, Michelline
  • Trainer: ROBERT COLLET
  • Jockey: Gerald Mosse

Sire: Dansili (GB), Dark Bay or Brown, 1996. Raced 3 years. 14 starts, 5 wins, $570,686. Lifetime: 319 yearlings sold, median $73,878.

Broodmare Sire: Darshaan (GB), Brown, 1981.

Time: 2:06.98   Track: Yielding

Others: Adventure Seeker (FR), $49,505; Sea of Heartbreak (IRE), $19,802; Mahbooba (AUS), $9,901; Laughing (IRE), $9,901; Dyna Waltz (GB), $9,901; Mekong Melody (IRE), $396; Strawberrydaiquiri (GB), $396; Kinky Afro (IRE), $396.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1Miss Keller (IRE)John R. VelazquezRoger L. Attfield
2I'm A Dreamer (IRE)William T. BuickDavid Simcock
3Dream Peace (IRE)Gerald MosseROBERT COLLET
4Adventure Seeker (FR)Christophe SoumillonAlain De Royer-Dupre
5Sea of Heartbreak (IRE)Garrett K. GomezRoger J. Charlton
6Mahbooba (AUS)Jamie P. SpencerMichael F. de Kock
7Laughing (IRE)Joel RosarioCHARLES O'BRIEN
8Dyna Waltz (GB)Julien R. LeparouxJonathan E. Sheppard
9Mekong Melody (IRE)Patrick HusbandsRoger L. Attfield
10Strawberrydaiquiri (GB)Martin J. DwyerBrian Meehan
11Kinky Afro (IRE)Michael Patrick HillsStan Moore

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
11 Miss Keller (IRE)John R. Velazquez$25.30$10.90$6.40
3 I'm A Dreamer (IRE)William T. Buick$10.20$4.50
9 Dream Peace (IRE)Gerald Mosse$3.30
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (11-3)$265.30
$2.00 Trifecta (11-3-9)$1,612.20
$2.00 Superfecta (11-3-9-7)$7,280.40

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