Up With the Birds Swoops to Nijinsky Victory
Back home at rainy Woodbine, Canadian Horse of the Year Up With the Birds found his missing explosive kick to win the $220,229 Nijinsky Stakes (gr. IIT) going away July 19 on the turf.
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Race 7 at Woodbine on
- STK
- 1 1/8 miles
- $147,120
- 3 yo
- 4:12 PM
- 1:50.59
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Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dynamic Sky | $8.60 | $4.90 | $4.30 |
| 11 | His Race to Win | $11.20 | $8.60 | |
| 4 | Midnight Aria | $9.80 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (3-11) | $89.20 |
| $2 Trifecta (3-11-4) | $976.30 |
| $2 Superfecta (3-11-4-1) | $2,349.45 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dynamic Sky
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nose | $88,272 |
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| 2 |
His Race to Win
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1¼ | $29,424 |
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| 3 |
Midnight Aria
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1¼ | $14,712 |
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| 4 |
Pyrite Mountain
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1½ | $7,356 |
| 5 |
Kid Dreams
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¾ | $2,942 |
| 6 |
Jagger M
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½ | $1,471 |
| 7 |
Kaigun
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1¼ | $1,471 |
| 8 |
River Seven
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neck | $1,471 |
| 9 |
Holy Whirl Wind
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15¼ | $392 |
| 10 |
Iratus Leo
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$392 | |
| SCR | Philego | |||
Up With the Birds Back Home for Nijinsky
After two subpar efforts to begin the season, Canadian Horse of the Year Up With the Birds returns to his home track at Woodbine with a chance to make amends in the $200,000 Nijinsky Stakes (Can-IIT) on the turf July 19.
Singspiel: Aldous Snow Edges Perfect Timber
Sam-Son Farm homebred Aldous Snow fended off late-charging Perfect Timber and won the $167,277 Singspiel Stakes (Can-IIIT) by the slimmest of margins July 6 at Woodbine.
Forte Dei Marmi Mounts Singspiel Defense
Grade I winner Forte Dei Marmi, Canada's Sovereign Award-winning grass horse of 2013, heads a field of six entered for the $150,000 Singspiel Stakes (Can-IIIT) July 6 at Woodbine.
Lochte Seeks Redemption in United Nations
Grade I winner Lochte seeks a return to winning ways July 6 in the $500,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) at Monmouth Park, one of 10 entered for the 1 3/8-mile turf contest at the New Jersey track.
Sky Captain Upsets Frac Daddy in Dominion Day
In upsetting massive favorite Frac Daddy in the $155,100 Dominion Day Stakes (Can-III) July 1 at Woodbine, Sky Captain extended his perfect 4-year-old season to three races and secured the first stakes win of his career.
Frac Daddy Stands Out in Dominion Day Lineup
Frac Daddy has found his forte as a synthetic surface specialist and will bid for his fourth win from as many starts on an artificial track in the $150,000 Dominion Day Stakes (Can-III) July 1 at Woodbine.
Dixie Winner Utley to Canada for King Edward
After notching the first stakes win of his career in the Longines Dixie Stakes (gr. II), Utley is scheduled to make his first ever start in Canada June 22 in the King Edward Stakes (Can-IIT).
We Miss Artie, at 1-5, Wins Plate Trial
Back on Polytrack after a 10th-place finish in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, We Miss Artie took charge in upper stretch and held off a tenacious Majestic Sunset to win the $150,000 Plate Trial Stakes.
We Miss Artie Stands Out in Plate Trial
After finishing off the board in the Kentucky Derby, grade I winner We Miss Artie will prepare for a run at the Canadian classics when the son of Artie Schiller starts in the $150,000 Plate Trial Stakes June 14.
Real Solution Runs Down Manhattan Rivals
Real Solution, kept to the outside for a clear path, overpowered his rivals in the $1 million Knob Creek Manhattan Stakes (gr. IT) to post his second grade I victory June 7 on the turf at Belmont Park.
McGaughey, Mott Charges Clash in Manhattan
The 2014 renewal of the Manhattan Stakes (gr. IT) June 7, a race with a strong collection of past winners, features three trainers--Shug McGaughey, Bill Mott and Christophe Clement--who have won it three times each.
Alpha Bettor Tries for Repeat Win in Eclipse
Alpha Bettor, the Sovereign Award winner as Canada's champion older horse of 2013, defends his title in the $200,000 Eclipse Stakes (Can-II) against eight rivals June 1 on the Woodbine Polytrack.
Something Extra Seeks 3rd Connaught Cup Title
Something Extra will face a tough field of competitors, including two Breeders' Cup World Championships contenders, when he tries to win the Connaught Cup (Can-II) title for a third consecutive time at Woodbine May 31.
Vigil Beckons Cartier Winner Dan the Tin Man
Dan the Tin Man, game winner of the Jacques Cartier Stakes on opening weekend of the 2014 Woodbine season, returns to the Toronto track May 11 as the 125-pound highweight in the $150,000 Vigil Stakes (Can-III).
Nine Await Wise Dan in Woodford Repeat Bid
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan didn't scare away many rivals as he attempts to take down a second edition of the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Wise Dan Fires Bullet Toward Woodford Defense
Reigning two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan, who opened his 2014 campaign with a win in the April 11 Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT) at Keeneland, worked a half-mile in a bullet :47 3/5 April 22 at the Lexington track.
Wise Dan Doing Well After Season Debut
Charlie LoPresti reported Morton Fink's homebred son of Wiseman's Ferry was "doing fine this morning and ate up everything last night," after coming off the bench to defend his title in the April 11 Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT).
Wise Dan Gets New Season Off to Winning Start
Wise Dan took his first step toward a possible third straight Horse of the Year title with a measured victory in the $300,000 Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT) on the Keeneland turf April 11.
We Miss Artie Tops Queen's Plate Winterbook
We Miss Artie, currently on the Triple Crown trail for trainer Todd Pletcher, was installed the 4-1 favorite Winterbook favorite for the 155th edition of the Queen's Plate, it was announced March 20.
Will Take Charge Faces 10 in Season Debut
Will Take Charge will be on his way to becoming a handicap star if he aces this test as the 123-pound highweight. Runners to face him Feb. 9 include Revolutionary, Lea, River Seven, Uncaptured, and Bourbon Courage.
Will Take Charge at Gulfstream in Good Form
Champion Will Take Charge arrived by van early the morning of Feb. 4 at Gulfstream Park, where he is slated to make his 2014 debut in the $500,000 Donn Handicap (gr. I) on Feb. 9.
Will Take Charge Assigned 123 for Donn
Will Take Charge, recently crowned 3-year-old champion male, will be the 123-pound highweight for his 4-year-old debut, the $500,000 Donn Handicap (gr. I) on Feb. 9 at Gulfstream Park.
River Seven Finds Gulfstream Dirt to Liking
River Seven overcame a lack of experience on dirt to post a track-record win over a good field in the $100,000 Harlan's Holiday Stakes at odds of 12-1 Dec. 22 at Gulfstream Park.
Bourbon Courage Faces Csaba, Neck 'n Neck
Bourbon Courage, fourth in the Clark Handicap (gr. I), takes on Csaba and Neck 'n Neck in the $100,000 Harlan's Holiday Stakes Dec. 22 prep for the Donn Handicap (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park.
More Race Results
- At this Track
- On this Date
| Race | Date |
|---|---|
| Deputy Minister S. | |
| Race 7 (MSW) at WO on 7/23/14 | |
| Race 3 (MCL) at WO on 7/23/14 | |
| Race 8 (MCL) at WO on 7/23/14 | |
| Toronto Cup S. |
| Race | Track |
|---|---|
| Woodbine Budweiser Oaks | WO |
| Monmouth S. (gr. II) | MTH |
| GRAN PREMIO DI MILANO (gr. I) | MIL |
| Plate Trial S. | WO |
| Alywow S. | WO |
More Stakes Entries
- At this Track
| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Colin S. | WO | 7/26 |
| Ontario Matron S. (gr. III) | WO | 7/26 |
