#HORSERACING: A PIC BY MRWILL’S “PRINCESS DIARIES” – APRIL 2017
The season’s begun and guess what? PRINCESS is back too! We tried keeping this a secret but so much for that! Our girl A PIC BY MRWILL makes her three-year-old debut right in time for the start of the 2017 racing season at Woodbine Saturday, April 15, 2017. Under the silks of her proud parents John Ross and Cathy Wong, she will be ridden for the first time ever by respected journeyman and Avelino Gomez Award recipient Steven Bahen whom she struck a real strong connection with in a breeze ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN LUNCH FOR TWO ON OPENING DAY AT WOODBINE RACETRACK
Having grown-up at Woodbine Racetrack, the track holds a dear and special place in my heart. Did you know that the 2017 thoroughbred racing season there begins in less than three weeks?
In addition to the amazing thrill of the sport and the chance to win big, the food at Woodbine is superb. The buffets at The Woodbine Club and Favourites Dining Room make deciding what to eat real simple. Almost everything on the menu is amazing from an extensive range of salads to brunch items (lunch only) to ...
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#HORSERACING: A PIC BY MRWILL’S PRINCESS DIARIES – MARCH 2017
She's back! Our girl Princess (A Pic by Mrwill) officially has made her return to Woodbine! Trucking-in from Classic Mile Training Center in Ocala, Florida where she wintered, Princess made it in early Thursday morning to resume preparations for her eagerly-awaited 2017 sophomore campaign. Team John Ross including assistant Wesley and groom Tedston among others oversaw her development and care and my, has she ever blossomed!
We've been keeping a close watch on our dear girl and while ...
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#HORSERACING: A PIC BY MRWILL’S PRINCESS DIARIES – FEBRUARY 2017
Hello Pritches! It's been a while since we've checked-in with "Princess". After an amazing holiday thanks to the wonderful people at Hunter Hill Stables, Princess shipped to Ocala, Florida to being her winter training back in December. Our girl packed on a few pounds during her break, but already has worked herself into fighting form. And my, how she continues to grow!
Yesterday was Princess' first serious workout of 2017 and together with some of her stablemates from the John ...
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#EDITORSNOTE: MR. WILL’S BEST OF 2016
2016 certainly was one for the books. I admit feeling terribly guilty every time someone claimed how horrible the year was when I secretly felt otherwise! Whether it be the amazing Films I saw, singling-out LA LA LAND, which I will say is the one of the finest to be released in the past decade, or songs on the radio - we love a return to strong melancholy melodies - the year gave us many memories to hold on to. And to think we used to scoff at Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars and ...
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#HORSERACING: 2016: A YEAR IN HORSES
2016 certainly did not disappoint and Racing Fans were gifted with new memories to last a lifetime. Whether it be CAREN's complete domination locally, SIR DUDLEY DIGGES' shocking Queen's Plate upset, Turf Queen TEPIN's long-awaited and fruitful visit to Woodbine in the Woodbine Mile, ERUPT's explosive win in the Pattison Canadian International or just seeing some our favourites again and new faces emerging, the year gave us each a memory that holds a special meaning.
True to annual tradition, ...
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#HORSERACING: THE 2016 BREEDERS’ CUP EXPERIENCE AT SANTA ANITA PARK
We had so much fun at our first ever Breeders' Cup last year that we had do it all again! With over 118k people in attendance for Horse Racing's two championship days Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 at Arcadia's Santa Anita Park - about an hour outside Los Angeles - it was a spectacle spilling over in starpower. Spread over a series of ten races, the extravaganza of the finest in Horse Racing, drew fans and talent from all around the world. If there was any question about the ...
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#HORSERACING: A PIC BY MRWILL’S PRINCESS DIARIES – THANKSGIVING EDITION
Happy Thanksgiving! It's been a while since we've had an installment of Princess Diaries, so we thought we'd check-in on our sweetheart, A PIC BY MRWILL!
After surprising us with a sharp burst of speed in her last race August 5th, she had us biting our nails in what was her most daring run yet, leading most of the way to tire late at the seven furlong distance. I guess our biggest dilemma still is figuring just how far Princess wants to go. Her first start showed great late kick and ...
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#HORSERACING: A PIC BY MRWILL’S “PRINCESS DIARIES” – AUGUST 2016
Although this latest edition of Princess Diaries comes a bit sooner than imagined, our girl A PIC BY MRWILL is back! We were so touched by all the support Princess got from Racing Fans and Handicappers alike once again being bet-down as the post-time favourite in her second start early July.
We let you down and we are sorry. We still love you and hope you haven't stopped loving us.
We admit like you we were a bit baffled by that last race where she was a bit more forwardly-placed, ...
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#HORSERACING: A PIC BY MRWILL’S PRINCESS DIARIES: JULY 2016
Whaddya know? It's Princess time! Our girl A PIC BY MRWILL is ready for her second race after a promising debut early June at Woodbine where she finished strong at the ultra-short four-and-half furlong distance. A bit more distance she asked for and a bit more she will get!
Team John Ross and I were so touched that the betting public and experts gave her a firm vote of confidence, making her the well-bet favourite that day. Thank you.
Thank you, #DRF for the support! Kisses.
A ...
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