Michael Burns
King and His Court - Woodbine - June 26, 2017
Michael Burns
King and His Court - Woodbine - June 26, 2017
Michael Burns Photo
King and His Court wins the 2017 Wando Stakes
Michael Burns Photo
King and His Court wins the 2017 Wando Stakes
Michael Burns
King and His Court wins the 2016 Display Stakes
Michael Burns
King and His Court wins the 2016 Coronation Futurity at Woodbine
Michael Burns
King and His Court wins the 2016 Coronation Futurity at Woodbine
Trainer Mark Casse was at the Royal Ascot meet June 23 to saddle La Coronel to a fifth-place run in the Coronation Stakes (G1) and July 2 he'll be at Woodbine to watch King and His Court and State of Honor compete in the Queen's Plate.
In a late charge, Stronach Stables' homebred Holy Helena stormed down the middle of the Woodbine stretch to defeat 11 others by a length in the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser June 11.
East West Stable's Enstone (by Tiznow), holds a class edge over her fellow 3-year-old fillies in Sunday's Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser. The nine-furlong filly classic drew a field of 12 Canadian-breds.
The Jockey Club of Canada announced its 42nd Annual Sovereign Award winners April 14 at The Palais Royale in Toronto, Ontario, led by Canadian Horse of the Year Caren.
King and His Court and Bronson, two 3-year-old horses entered in the JACK Cincinnati Casino Spiral Stakes (G3) March 25, have taken different paths to the Turfway Park race and are headed in different directions after the race.
A strong runner-up finish in the Colts and Geldings Division of the OBS Championship Stakes at Ocala Training Center in January gave George "Rusty" Arnold II confidence to enter Convict Pike in the Spiral Stakes (G3) at Turfway Park March 25.
The built up to McCraken's seasonal bow ended with results to match. Under some left-handed urging from jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., the unbeaten colt unleashed a wicked turn of foot down the middle of the track to win the $250,000 Sam F. Davis (G3).
It wasn't the smoothest of starts, but it was a stellar finish for King and His Court, who came from last to take the $125,000 Display Stakes at Woodbine Dec. 3.
King and His Court faces fellow stakes winners Pachi Cruze, Vanish, and Jurojin going two turns in the Dec. 3 Display Stakes at Woodbine.
King and His Court, under a ground saving trip by Gary Boulanger, zipped up the rail to defeat stablemate State of Honor in the $250,000 Coronation Futurity at Woodbine.
| Trainer | Mark E. Casse |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Gary Boulanger |
| Owner | Wachtel Stable and Barber, Gary |
| Breeder | Patricia Weber & Robert Weber |
| King and His Court View Five-Cross Pedigree | Court Vision | Gulch |
| Weekend Storm | ||
| Pennywhistle | Grand Reward | |
| Whistling Maid |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONTSEP2015 Hip 156 |
Yearling | Alex Patykewich | Michael C. Byrne, agent | $2,254 |
| Spooky Woods |
| Arrogate |
| Classic Empire |
| Mill Road |
| Tapwrit |
| Unspoiled Moments |
| Always Dreaming |
| Flipcup |
| Gun Runner |
| Lady Aurelia |
Get the latest insider news, analysis, entries and results on your phone or sent to your email!
Sign up for our free weekly email newsletters and alerts, filled with race previews and results, news of the week, or breaking news.
Sign Up
