Starstruck Back to Winning Ways in Matchmaker
Wearing the black and gold colors of historic Calumet Farm, Kerwin Clark split horses aboard Starstruck to take the $170,000 WinStar Matchmaker Stakes (gr. III) at Monmouth Park on July 27.
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Irish Mission works at Woodbine on 10/22/2013.
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Irish Mission works at Woodbine on 10/22/2013.
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Irish Mission wins the Breeders' Stakes.
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Irish Mission - Woodbine, August 1, 2012.
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Irish Mission - Woodbine, June 21, 2012.
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Irish Mission - Woodbine, June 21, 2012.
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Irish Mission - Woodbine, June 21, 2012.
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Irish Mission wins the 2012 Woodbine Oaks.
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| Trainer | Christophe Clement |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joe Bravo |
| Owner | Robert S. Evans |
| Breeder | Sam-Son Farm |
Pedigree
| Irish Mission View Five-Cross Pedigree | Giant's Causeway | Storm Cat |
| Mariah's Storm | ||
| Misty Mission | Miswaki | |
| Hangin On a Star |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSAUG2010 Hip 110 |
Yearling | Lawley-Wakelin Bloodstock, agent | Sam-Son Farm | $375,000 |
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Beaugay, Fort Marcy Top Derby Bill at Belmont
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Champion Irish Mission Targets E.P. Taylor
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Forte Dei Marmi After 3rd Straight in 'Dancer
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Two Sky Classics for Forte Dei Marmi
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Forte Dei Marmi Eyes Sky Classic Defense
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Solid Appeal Cruises in Dance Smartly
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Solid Appeal Makes Strong Case in Nassau Win
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Irish Mission Returns to Woodbine in Nassau
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Uncaptured Honored as Canada's Top Horse
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Starformer Tops Orchid Line-Up
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Wigmore Hall to Defend Northern Dancer Title
Defending victor Wigmore Hall, recent grade II winner Forte Dei Marmi, and Woodbine Oaks heroine Irish Mission top a field of eight for the $500,000 Northern Dancer Turf Stakes Presented by Vtech at Woodbine Sept. 16.
Filly Irish Mission Wins Breeders' Showdown
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Dixie Strike Favored Among 14 for Breeders'
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Filly Dixie Strike Nabs Prince of Wales
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Irish Mission 5-2 Choice in Prince of Wales
Irish Mission, runner-up in the Queen's Plate last month, takes on males once more in the $500,000 Prince of Wales Stakes as the 5-2 morning line favorite at Fort Erie racetrack in Ontario July 15.
Strait of Dover Streaks to Queen's Plate Win
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Strait of Dover Slight Pick in Queen's Plate
Strait of Dover, on a three-race win streak for trainer Dan Vella, has been installed as the slight 3-1 morning line favorite for the 153rd renewal of the Queen's Plate, Canada's most famous race.
Irish Mission Shows Classic Canadian Breeding
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
From an owner's point of view, there is no better time for a 3-year-old to make rapid improvement than when the spring classics are on the line, as Irish Mission did in winning the Woodbine Oaks.
Improving Irish Mission Claims Woodbine Oaks
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