#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 TWOÂ 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 coltâs earnings past the $1.1 ...
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#HORSERACING: A PIC BY MRWILL’S PRINCESS DIARIES â 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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#HORSERACING: WOODBINE UNVEILS “EUROTURF” RACES
After a surprising announcement last November by Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson, we at long last get to see the fruits of both daring and precise planning. Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto today ran a first-of-its-kind EuroTurf Trial today before a sizable crowd of curious Horsepeople, Fans and Media mid-morning.
To those who donât follow Horse Racing, thoroughbred races in North America traditionally are run counter-clockwise, unlike European, Australian and Asian racing. To change it up a bit and ...
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#SPOTTED: STARS IN NEW YORK FOR THE 2016 MET GALA
Like the Kentucky Derby which takes place every first Saturday in May, the first Monday in May also is a celebration of decadence, fashion and excellence. Taking place in midtown Manhattan at the Museum of Modern Art, the Met Gala is spearheaded by Vogue editor and fashion visionary Anna Wintour, whom has full control over the ultra-exclusive and star-studded list of attendees.
It is an annual tradition of ours to visit the City and as always, we have an amazing time getting charged with some ...
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#HORSERACING: GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE 2016 QUEEN’S PLATE! HEDLEY, THE STRUMBELLAS + MATTHEW GOOD ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINERS!
In addition to being the event of the summer every year in Toronto, the 157th Queenâs Plate this July at Woodbine Racetrack will feature a new musical twist! North Americaâs most historic horse race is centered around a day of bold fashion, cocktails, legacy, food, betting and fun. In the coming weeks weâll be highlighting the trail to the $1-million Queenâs Plate as we anxiously await who will be crowned this yearâs Queenâs Plate champion!
Set to take three stages at the scenic ...
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