Florida Won Rallies to Capture Seagram Cup
Live Oak Plantation's Florida Won returned to his winning form with a fast-closing victory in the $150,000 Seagram Cup Stakes (Can-III) Aug. 2 at Woodbine.
Asserting Bear
- Bay Colt
- Born 2011
- ON-Bred
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Asserting Bear wins the 2014 Marine Stakes.
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Asserting Bear gets a bath at Woodbine, June 30, 2014.
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Asserting Bear - Workout 4/7/2014
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Asserting Bear wins the Coronation Futurity Stakes.
Michael Burns
Asserting Bear won the Nov. 17 Coronation Futurity on the Woodbine Polytrack.
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Casse Gets Queen's Plate With Filly Lexie Lou
Six-time Sovereign Award-winning trainer Mark Casse earned his first victory in the $1 million Queen's Plate, Canada's most famous race, when his filly Lexie Lou came from off the pace to score by 1 1/2 lengths at Woodbine.
We Miss Artie Big Favorite in Queen's Plate
Synthetic track standout We Miss Artie will break from post 6 as the 8-5 morning line choice in a field of 15 for the $1 million Queen's Plate, Canada's most famous horse race, July 6 at Woodbine.
Solid Appeal Digs In to Repeat in Nassau
Back on her favored Woodbine turf course, Solid Appeal scored a repeat victory in the $196,576 Nassau Stakes (Can-IIT) May 25 when she edged past upset-minded Why Katherine in deep stretch.
Dance With Fate Awaits Decision on Derby Bid
A decision on whether to send Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) winner Dance With Fate to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will not be made for a week, trainer Peter Eurton said April 13.
All Blue Grass (Almost) All the Time
The focus has shifted at Keeneland, as it usually does during the second week of April, to the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) and the Kentucky Derby hopefuls who will emerge from that event. read blog
Keeneland Expects Large Blue Grass Field
A full gate of 14 runners is looking like a strong possibility for the 90th running of the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) Saturday, April 12 at Keeneland.
THS: Spiral Stakes
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra take a look at the talented field in the Spiral Stakes, a Kentucky Derby prep race. watch video
That Handicapping Show: Spiral Stakes
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra take a look at the talented field in the Kentucky Derby prep race at Turfway Park Saturday. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Spiral Stakes.
We Miss Artie Tops Queen's Plate Winterbook
We Miss Artie, currently on the Triple Crown trail for trainer Todd Pletcher, was installed the 4-1 favorite Winterbook favorite for the 155th edition of the Queen's Plate, it was announced March 20.
Ontario Colts Test Pletcher Pair in Sam Davis
Asserting Bear and Matador, two tested Ontario-breds will take on the solid duo of Harpoon and Vinceremos from the barn of Todd Pletcher in the $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 1 at Tampa Bay Downs.
Asserting Bear Grabs Coronation Futurity
Asserting Bear, shifted from turf to Polytrack for the first time by trainer Reade Baker, surprised the field with his initial stakes win in the $239,476 Coronation Futurity for 2-year-olds Nov. 17 at Woodbine.
Ami's Holiday Meets Matador in Coronation
Grey Stakes (Can-III) winner Ami's Holiday will attempt to keep his record unblemished in the $250,000 Coronation Futurity Nov. 17 at Woodbine, a race likely to decide the division title for Canadian-bred 2-year-olds.
Matador Holds On in Cup and Saucer Thriller
Matador battled Cool Faith the entire length of the Woodbine turf course stretch in the $244,192 Cup and Saucer Stakes to prevail by a nose in a terrific finish between a couple of determined 2-year-olds Oct. 20.
Filly Cool Faith Tackles Boys in Cup & Saucer
Fourteen 2-year-olds, each in search of a first stakes win, are expected to crowd the starting gate for the $250,000 Cup and Saucer Stakes Oct. 20 over the Woodbine turf.
Woodbine's Summer Stakes Lures 10 Juveniles
Woodbine leading trainer Mark Casse sends out a trio of juveniles for the $200,000 Summer Stakes Presented by TVG (Can-IIT) Sept. 14 at the Ontario oval.
Connections
| Trainer | Reade Baker |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Emma-Jayne Wilson |
| Owner | Bear Stables, Ltd. |
| Breeder | John Carey |
Pedigree
| Asserting Bear View Five-Cross Pedigree | Bear's Kid | Lemon Drop Kid |
| Tap to Music | ||
| Star Guest | Assert (IRE) | |
| Violet |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONTSEP2012 Hip 95 |
Yearling | Reade Baker, agent for Bear Stables | John Carey, agent for T.C. Westmeath Stud Farm | $50,715 |
| ONTNOV2015 Hip 73 |
Racing or stallion prospect | Burton Sipp | Richard G. Hogan, agent for Bear Stables | $1,124 |
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