Canadian International Attracts Brown Panther
European invaders Brown Panther and Hillstar will be well-backed as part of a competitive field of 10 expected for the $1 million Pattison Canadian International (Can-IT) at Woodbine Oct. 19.
Pyrite Mountain - Woodbine, October 17, 2014
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Pyrite Mountain - Woodbine, July 6, 2013.
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Pyrite Mountain - Woodbine, June 29. 2013.
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Pyrite Mountain - Woodbine, June 29. 2013.
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Pyrite Mountain beats Uncaptured in the Wando Stakes.
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Pyrite Mountain wins the 2012 Kingarvie Stakes.
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- Profile
Suntracer Has His Day in Turf Cup Thriller
Suntracer, beaten by 20 lengths in his last start, was all out to hold off the closing Pyrite Mountain by a nose to win the $347,400 Kentucky Cup Turf (gr. IIIT) over the twisting Kentucky Downs turf course Sept. 13.
His Race to Win Gets Grade in Ontario Derby
His Race to Win fired through an opening between horses near mid-stretch and edged clear of 11-10 choice Winning Cause to post his first stakes victory in the $166,038 Ontario Derby (Can-III) Sept. 15 at Woodbine.
Winning Cause Favored in Ontario Derby
New York shipper Winning Cause, trained by Todd Pletcher, is the 8-5 favorite in a field of six 3-year-olds to contest the $150,000 Ontario Derby (Can-III) Sept. 15 at Woodbine.
Up With the Birds Takes Wing in Breeders'
Heavily favored Up With the Birds, driving to the lead in upper stretch, sprinted away from his rivals to register an impressive 2 3/4-length score in the $484,426 Breeders' Stakes to wrap up the 2013 Canadian Triple Crown.
Up With the Birds Likely to Soar in Breeders'
He was a half-length short as the favorite in the Queen's Plate, but Up With the Birds will get a second chance at glory Aug. 18 when he challenges nine rivals in the $500,000 Breeders' Stakes at Woodbine.
Up With the Birds Favored in Queen's Plate
Up With the Birds, dominating winner of the Marine Stakes, was made the 2-1 favorite in the $1 million Queen's Plate, heading a field of 12 Canadian-bred 3-year-olds July 7 at Woodbine.
Dynamic Sky Delivers in Plate Trial Thriller
Dynamic Sky, ridden patiently by Joel Rosario, nosed out a game His Race to Win to capture the $147,903 Plate Trial in a superb finish June 9 at Woodbine.
Woodbine Oaks, Plate Trial Take Spotlight
A day after the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) wraps up the American Triple Crown series for 2013, the spotlight shines on 3-year-olds at Woodbine.
73 Sophs Nominated for July 7 Queen's Plate
Seventy-three horses have been made eligible for the 154th edition of the historic Queen's Plate, to be held July 7 at Woodbine.
Champ Uncaptured Collared in Woodbine Return
Uncaptured, Canada's 2012 Horse of the Year, was caught a bit short in his return to Woodbine May 5 when Pyrite Mountain swept past him to deep stretch to take the $115,690 Wando Stakes.
Connections
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jamie P. Spencer |
| Owner | Bortolazzo Stable LLC |
| Breeder | Sean Hall |
Pedigree
| Pyrite Mountain View Five-Cross Pedigree | Silent Name (JPN) | Sunday Silence |
| Danzigaway | ||
| Gold Lined | Numerous | |
| Sweetest Momma |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONTSEP2011 Hip 24 |
Yearling | Adena Springs | Paradox Farm, agent | $50,775 |
| KEENOV2013 Hip 2727 |
Racing or stallion prospect | Steven W. Young, agent | Adena Springs, agent | $200,000 |
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