#HORSERACING: THE 2015 BREEDERS’ STAKES TAKES PLACE THIS SUNDAY | WIN A LUNCH WITH MR. WILL!

First run in 1889, the Breeders’ Stakes will take place this Sunday at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. The race, known as the third jewel in Canada’s Triple Crown will be run over 1 1/2 miles on Woodbine‘s lush turf course with a 5:13 PM EST post-time and a value of $500k.  For those of you following the story, Triple Crown veterans DANISH DYNAFORMER, CONQUEST BOOGALOO and BREAKING LUCKY will be squaring-off once again, the latter looking to capture two out of three legs of the series after an upset win late July at Fort Erie in the Prince of Wales Stakes.

Sunday’s field includes:

Obstacles the field face are that this is the only race in the Triple Crown run on the grass, the third race in six weeks for the Triple Crown veterans and most of all, the challenging 1 1/2 mile distance will be a true test of stamina for all. DANISH DYNAFORMER, SAMUEL DECHAMPLAIN, CONQUEST BOOGALOO and LUCKY LINDY all have proven themselves on the grass either having won a race or finishing within the top three against stakes company on the surface.

If you are attending Sunday, there also is an exciting race earlier on the card, the $200k Grade 2 Sky Classic Stakes which features an exciting field including Sam-Son Farm‘s ALDOUS SNOW, who won on Queen’s Plate Day in the Singspiel Stakes.  U.S. invader MR. SPEAKER comes from the reputed Phipps Stable, having won a stellar $1.06 million against top-class competition includng the Grade 1 Belmont Derby.  ARE YOU KIDDING ME is having a career season, absolutely unbeatable in a pair of Grade 2 races locally including the Eclipse and Nijinsky Stakes.

Things to keep in mind:

1. Your first bet is free!  Register on the third floor for your free bet upon arrival.
2. Parking and admission are absolutely free.
3. The first race goes-off at 1:00 PM EST.
4. You also can tune in on TSN 4:30 PM EST.

 

Can’t make it out Sunday? You won’t want to miss the $1-million Ricoh Woodbine Mile on Sunday, September 13, 2015, buzzed highly as two-time North American Horse of the Year WISE DAN’s big return to the races.  The racing icon has overcome multiple health issues and is fit and ready to fight against the young ones and all eyes are on him.  He in fact has won the race twice already.

If you see me, come say “hi” and remember to Tweet that Selfie of yourself at Woodbine using the Hashtag #OFFTOTHERACES for a shot at $1,000!

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Now for the fun stuff!  I want to invite one Reader for lunch and drinks at Woodbine this Sunday in celebration of the Breeders’ Stakes! You’ll even get a free betting card! All you have to do is “like” this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook by tomorrow, Friday, August 14, 2015. In the comments section, tell me why you would make an awesome lunch date!

See you at the races! The weather should be great!

To learn more, including directions how to get there, CLICK HERE.

Mr. Will and winner of the 2014 Breeders’ Stakes, AMI’S HOLIDAY:

Who’s coming to the #BreedersStakes Sunday at @woodbineracing? Final jewel in Canada’s Triple Crown! I’m with the charming Ami’s Holiday, last year’s winner. #BetWoodbine #OfftotheRaces #HorseRacing

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Aug 13, 2015 at 6:59am PDT

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

This post was created in partnership with Woodbine Racetrack.