Green Mask Powers to Highlander Score
Finishing a close second in last year's event, Green Mask was determined to be the winner this time as he powered down the Woodbine stretch to victory in the $250,000 Highlander Stakes (G2T) July 2.
Calgary Cat
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- Born 2010
- ON-Bred
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Calgary Cat, Turf Sprint Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 29 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Jockey Luis Contreras guides Calgary Cat to victory (red and black silks) in the $300,000 dollar Nearctic Stakes at Woodbine.
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Calgary Cat wins the 2016 Nearctic Stakes at Woodbine.
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Calgary Cat wins the 2016 Nearctic Stakes at Woodbine.
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Calgary Cat wins the 2016 Nearctic Stakes
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Calgary Cat wins the 2016 Nearctic Stakes
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Calgary Cat wins the 2016 Nearctic Stakes at Woodbine.
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Calgary Cat with Jockey Eurico Da Silva wins the 2016 Achievement Stakes.
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Calgary Cat wins the 2015 Ontario Jockey Club Stakes.
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Calgary Cat wins the 2015 Ontario Jockey Club Stakes.
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Calgary Cat wins the 2015 Ontario Jockey Club Stakes.
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Calgary Cat wins the 2015 Achievement Stakes.
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Calgary Cat wins the 2015 Achievement Stakes.
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Calgary Cat wins the 2015 Achievement Stakes.
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Calgary Cat wins the Jaques Cartier Stakes.
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Calgary Cat wins the Jaques Cartier Stakes.
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Calgary Cat wins the Jaques Cartier Stakes.
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Calgary Cat wins the Kennedy Road Stakes.
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Calgary Cat wins the 2014 Bold Venture.
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Calgary Cat comes home strong to take the Bold Venture.
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Green Mask Looms Large in Highlander at Woodbine
Green Mask will be tested by Calgary Cat and Noholdingback Bear in six-furlong sprint contest at Woodbine for older horses.
Tower of Texas Closes to Win Connaught Cup
Thomas Van Meter II and Scott Dilworth's Tower of Texas returned to the winner's circle for the first time in more than 23 months June 3 with the slightest of victories in the $175,000 Connaught Cup (G2T) at Woodbine.
Calgary Cat Back in Canada for Connaught Cup
After excursions to California and New York in his last two starts Stephen, Chesney and Cory Hoffman's Calgary Cat will return to the location of his last victory June 3 in the $175,000 Connaught Cup Stakes (G2T) at Woodbine.
Nine BC Entries Watershed Moment for Denali
Craig and Holly Bandoroff always hope to see a few of their Denali Stud sales graduates make it to the top level of competition at the Breeders' Cup, but having nine entered this year was more than they ever expected.
Calgary Cat Up Late for Nearctic Surprise
Former Canadian champion sprinter Calgary Cat stormed wide down the stretch and won in a tight finish over Stacked Deck and Conquest Enforcer in the $300,000 Nearctic Stakes (Can-IIT) Oct. 16 at Woodbine.
Calgary Cat Set for Kennedy Road Defense
To defend his title as Canada's outstanding sprinter, Stephen Chesney and Cory Hoffman's Calgary Cat will need a strong performance in the $200,000 Kennedy Road Stakes (Can-II) Nov. 22 at Woodbine.
TOBA October Member of the Month
Bruce Lunsford is a Kentuckian to the core. Having served as state commerce secretary and as an integral member of several Kentucky businesses, Lunsford has since turned to the Bluegrass State's equine pastime.
Stacked Deck Holds in Bold Venture
Stacked Deck held off 2014 Bold Venture Stakes (Can-III) winner Calgary Cat with a determined drive and claimed his first graded score Sept. 13, winning this year's edition of the $150,000 test at Woodbine.
Streaking Calgary Cat Heads Bold Venture
Calgary Cat, Canada's defending sprint champion, seeks a repeat in the Sept. 13 Bold Venture Stakes (Can-III) at 6 1/2 furlongs. Making his second start off a long layoff is two-time sprint champ (2011-12) Essence Hit Man.
Calgary Cat Seeking Third Straight in Vigil
Woodbine homebody Calgary Cat will look to win his third stakes in a row at the Canadian track in the $150,000 Vigil Stakes (Can-III) May 17.
Champ Calgary Cat Up Late in Jacques Cartier
Canada's reigning champion sprinter Calgary Cat overhauled pacesetter Parise in the final strides and won the $132,000 Jacques Cartier Stakes April 26 at Woodbine.
Cowtown Cat Moves to Ohio's Mapleton for 2015
Sire Cowtown Cat, a son of Distorted Humor previously stood in Florida, is moving to Mapleton Thoroughbred Farm near Polk, Ohio, in 2015.
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Calgary Cat Sizzles in Kennedy Road Triumph
Favored Calgary Cat made a strong case for a Sovereign Award as Canada's top sprinter Nov. 23 with a dazzling finish in the $184,471 Kennedy Road Stakes (Can-II) at Woodbine.
Bear No Joke After Repeat in Kennedy Road
Bear No Joke will attempt to end a streak of three successive runner-up finishes as he defends his title in the $200,000 Kennedy Road Stakes (Can-II) Nov. 23 at Woodbine.
Caspar Netscher Up in Time for Nearctic Win
British raider Caspar Netscher charged between rivals and drove down the center of the Woodbine stretch to win the $300,000 Nearctic Stakes (Can-IIT) Oct. 19.
Lockout Holds Class Edge in Nearctic Stakes
John Oxley's Lockout, who has faced better company in his past three outings, holds a class edge against nine rivals Oct. 19 in the six-furlong Nearctic Stakes (Can-IIT) at Woodbine.
Calgary Cat Rallies to Take Bold Venture
Stephen Chesney and Cory Hoffman's Calgary Cat, a former claimer, exited allowance company in a big way with a strong victory in the $144,692 Bold Venture Stakes (Can-III) on Polytrack at Woodbine Sept. 13.
Woodbine's Bold Venture Stakes Up For Grabs
It's anybody's race as 11 sprinters line up for 6 1/2-furlong Polytrack test at Woodbine.
Connections
| Trainer | Kevin Attard |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Luis Contreras |
| Owner | Chesney, Stephen and Hoffman, Cory S. |
| Breeder | WinStar Farm, LLC |
Pedigree
| Calgary Cat View Five-Cross Pedigree | Cowtown Cat | Distorted Humor |
| Tom's Cat | ||
| Big Sink Star | A.P. Indy | |
| Simadartha |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKOCT2011 Hip 874 |
Yearling | Mark Casse, agent | Denali Stud, agent | $40,000 |
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