Page 33 - June 2005 The Game

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Toronto Argonaut Kicker, Noel Prefontaine, who was the guest presenter for the Vigil Stakes, poses with Stacie Clark-Rogers while making their way over to the infield. Stacie has since resigned from her position with the broadcast department at Woodbine.
The Reade Baker trained Judith’s Wild Rush is greeted by assistant trainer Barry and groom Gary after winning the Gr.3 Vigil Handicap on April 30 with jockey Slade Callaghan aboard.
Woodbine Stakes Recap
Saturday, April 30 - Monday, May 23, 2005
Saturday, April 30, 2005
Vigil Handicap Gr3 - 4yr-olds&Up $166,100
Winner: Judith’s Wild Rush
Owner: Tenenbaum Racing Stables Trainer: Reade Baker
Jockey: Slade Callaghan
Breeder: Sez Who Thoroughbreds in KY Pedigree: Wild Rush - Tie Talk,
by Black Tie Affair (IRE)
Saturday, May 7, 2005 Queenston Stakes - 3yr-olds $162,000
Winner: Verne’s Baby Owner: GB Stable
Trainer: Sid Attard
Jockey: Emile Ramsammy Breeder: George Bigliardi in ON Pedigree: Whiskey Wisdom - Verne’s Lady, by Silver Deputy
Sunday, May 8, 2005
Fury Stakes - 3yr-old Fillies $166,250
Winner: River Nore
Owner: Ormonde Farm
Trainer: Reade Baker
Jockey: Jim McAleney
Breeder: Ormonde Farm in ON Pedigree: Archers Bay - First Prom, by Black Tie Affair (IRE)
Saturday, May 14, 2005
New Providence Stakes - 3yr-olds & Up $127,000
Winner: Mister Coop
Owner: R.M.C. Stable
Trainer: Daniel Vella
Jockey: Robert Landry
Breeder: Huntington Stud Farm
& R.M.C. Stable in ON
Pedigree: Great Gladiator - Big Bux Babe, by Briartic
Sunday, May 15, 2005
George C. Hendrie Handicap
- 4yr-old & Up Fillies & Mares $211,900
Winner: Nashinda
Owner: Augustin Stable
Trainer: Macdonald Benson
Jockey: David Clark
Breeder: George Strawbridge Jr. in ON Pedigree: Silver Deputy - Adorned,
by Val de l’Orne (FR)
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Marine Stakes Gr3 - 3yr-olds
$166,700
Winner: Unbridled Energy
Owner: Win Star Farm LLC
Trainer: Elliott Walden
Jockey: Todd Kabel
Breeder: Dr. Charles S. Giles in KY Pedigree: Unbridled’s Song - Ataentsic, by Hold Your Peace
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Selene Stakes Gr3 - 3yr-old Fillies $280,400
Winner: Gold Strike
Owner: Harlequin Ranches
Trainer: Reade Baker
Jockey: Jim McAleney
Breeder: Harlequin Ranches in MB Pedigree: Smart Strike - Brassy Gold, by Dixieland Brass
Monday, May 23, 2005
Eclipse Handicap Gr3 - 4 yr-olds & Up $166,050
Winner: Honolua Storm
Owner: William Werner & Roger Attfield Trainer: Roger Attfield
Jockey: Gerry Olguin
Breeder: S. Larkin Armstrong in KY Pedigree: Old Trieste - Honolua Bay,
by Storm Bird
Michael Burns Photo - courtesy of WEG
Hastings Stakes Recap
Saturday, April 30 - Monday, May 23, 2005
Saturday, May 7, 2005
Hong Kong Jockey Club Sprint Handicap - 3yr-olds&Up
$44,576
Winner: Lord Nelson
Owner: Mr. & Mrs. R.J. Bennett
Trainer: Dino Condilenios
Jockey: Frank Fuentes
Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R.J. Bennett in BC Pedigree: Maudlin- Lady Hamilton,
by The Minstrel
Sunday, May 8, 2005
Supernatural Handicap - 3yr-old Fillies $44,576
Winner: Slewpast
Owner: Foundation Stables
Trainer: Robert Anderson
Jockey: Frank Fuentes
Breeder: Superior Bloodstock in BC Pedigree: Western Trick - Sailpast,
by No Louder
Saturday, May 14, 2005
Sun Handicap
- 3yr-old & Up Fillies & Mares
$41,149
Winner: Pretty Meadow
Owner: Budget Stable
Trainer: Janet Armstrong
Jockey: Jake Barton
Breeder: T.F. Van Meter &
I.B. Van Meter in KY
Pedigree: Meadowlake - Why So Much, by Northern Baby
The Harlequin Ranches Manitoba bred & owned, Gold Strike, winning the $280,400 Selene Stakes at Woodbine for trainer Reade Baker
Did You Know...
That NBC Sports will continue to broadcast the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes for
an additional five years after reaching an agreement with Churchill Downs Inc. and Magna Entertainment/Maryland Jockey Club. In 2005 NBC was in its final year of the initial five-year contract to air all three of the
Triple Crown Events.
The Gr1 Belmont Stakes will be aired on
ABC in 2006.
R.M.C. Stable’s Mister Coop winning the $127,000 New Providence Stakes for trainer Danny Vella at Woodbine. Michael Burns Photo - courtesy of WEG