Irish Mission Returns to Woodbine in Nassau

Irish Mission and Northern Passion, first and second, respectively, in last spring's Woodbine Oaks, renew their acquaintance in the $200,00 Nassau Stakes (Can-IIT) May 25 on the grass at Woodbine.

Acting Naughty Prevails in Whimsical Suprise

Acting Naughty had her consistency rewarded with her first stakes victory in the $149,689 Whimsical (Can-III) at Woodbine April 28, coming from off the pace in her seasonal debut.

Northern Passion Starts Season in Whimsical

Absent since a runner-up effort in last spring's Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser, Northern Passion returns in the $150,000 Whimsical Stakes (Can-III) April 28, the first graded stakes of the 2013 season at Woodbine.

Casse Back With Strong Fillies in Bison City

Two fillies from leading Woodbine trainer Mark Casse's stable are among the favorites in the $250,000 Bison City Stakes July 1, the second jewel of Canada's triple tiara for 3-year-old fillies at the Toronto oval.

Improving Irish Mission Claims Woodbine Oaks

Irish Mission provided trainer Mark Frostad his fourth win in the Woodbine Oaks - Presented by Budweiser when she edged away from her rivals in the final strides June 3.

Casse Pair in Spotlight for Woodbine Oaks

With the two favorites for the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweister in Dixie Strike and Northern Passion, trainer Mark Casse holds a powerful hand for the June 3 event at Woodbine.

Filly Dixie Strike Favored for Queen's Plate

Filly Dixie Strike, trained by champion conditioner Mark Casse and owned by John Oxley, was installed as the 4-1 favorite in the Queen's Plate Winterbook.

Dayatthespa Ready for the Herecomesthebride

Trainer Chad Brown, who experienced great success last year with female turf stars Stacelita and Zagora, now appears to have an emerging turf stakes filly prospect in Dayatthespa.

Casse, Oxley Are a Breeders' Cup Dynamic Duo

Canada-based trainer Mark Casse and owner John Oxley are a Breeders' Cup World Championships dynamic duo in the division for 2-year-old runners.

Breeders' Cup Chat: Live Longshots

These horses have the potential to light up the board at Churchill Downs

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Perfect Trip: October 1, 2011 - Week 8

This week's nominees: Drill, Northern Passion, Finale, Turallure

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TCI: Can Anyone Stop A Goldikova 4-Peat?

Jon and Joel discuss the Garden City Stakes, Goldikova, and reveal the BC Mile Top 5. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions.

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Natalma Win Earns Northern Passion BC Berth

Northern Passion, one of four starters for trainer Mark Casse, ran down Dayatthespa in mid-stretch and went on to take the $235,100 Natalma Stakes (Can-IIIT) by 1 1/4 lengths Sept. 17 at Woodbine.