#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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#HORSERACING: SIR DUDLEY DIGGES WINS 2016 QUEEN’S PLATE IN AN UPSET!
The 157th running of the Queen's Plate was held today at Woodbine Racetrack, bringing together some stellar fields of horses leading up to the $1-million marquee moment, North America's most historic thoroughbred horse race. Winning in an upset victory this year was SIR DUDLEY DIGGES, owned by racing icons, Ken and Sarah Ramsey. Shipping-in from the U.S. the three-year-old Gio Ponti colt under jockey Julien Leparoux closed late furiously to claim the victory over favoured AMI'S GIZMO.
Won ...
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#HORSERACING: THE 157TH QUEEN’S PLATE TAKES PLACE SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2016!
There's just TWO days to go till the Queen's Plate! Have you got your tickets yet? The 157th edition of North America's most historic race takes place on Sunday, July 3, 2015 at Woodbine Racetrack. Canada's top three-year-old horses compete for both glory and a shot at that $1-million purse money!
As announced prior, there will be three headlining acts following the race card including Hedley, Matthew Good and The Strumbellas! Alx Feliz will also be performing the National Anthem. The day ...
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#HORSERACING: FAVORITE “BETTING LINE” THRILLS FANS WITH A WIN IN THE 2016 PEPSI NORTH AMERICA CUP
The Pepsi North America Cup, now in its 33rd year, took place at Mohawk Racetrack in Campbellville, Ontario tonight with a thrilling late drive by the favoured BETTING LINE, driven by Dave Miller, to win the race in record-tying fashion. The time of the race was 1:47.4, a Canadian and Track Record. The $1-million marquee race is for three-year-old horses, the best of both north and south the border, squaring-off for riches and glory! The victory pushed the colt’s earnings past the $1.1 ...
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#HORSERACING: A PIC BY MRWILL’S PRINCESS DIARIES – JUNE 2016
Where has the time gone? It was a chilly day in February when we first met Princess and now we're literally living in the Tropics! Would you believe that Princess (A PIC BY MRWILL) already is nearing her debut? More on that in a bit.
I have been making my weekly (sometimes more...) visits to see her and it is amazing seeing Princess come into her own not just as an athlete, but also an amazing young lady. Her demeanour has made her popular at the John Ross barn and I make a ...
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