An important preparation on the road to this year’s Queen’s Plate, the CA$150,000 July 2 Marine Stakes (G3) for 3-year-olds, has attracted notable Canadian crossbreeds, including Allegorical , Duke of love , Ironstone , Lac Macaza and Rondure Those in a relationship are looking for a shot at Plate’s glory.
Twelve-time Sovereign Award-winning coach, Mark Casse, secured two direct contenders in the 1/16-mile race on the Tapeta main track.
DJ Stable’s Mannix start an allowance win against Woodbine oval. Chestnut son of Australia broke his girlhood in his North American premiere last October at Gulfstream Park after making his first three starts in his native Ireland. Twice starting back, Mannix was unlucky on his bet debut in the Cutler Bay Stakes at Gulfstream on April 2 when hitting the gate at the break. Finishing sixth that day, the foal was transported to Woodbine and scored a decisive victory in an allowance race on 22 May after going through a rough ride on the stretch.
“I think Mannix is a pretty nice horse,” Casse said. “I think his last race was extremely good. He had some trouble and was still able to win. He is the horse that I am very impressed with.”
Mannix will be rode back by Emma-Jayne Wilson in the Marine.
His steady friend Allegorical joined the Marine after a late June 4th debut at Woodbine. The Giant Gizmo gelding will for the first time in his career examine the stake ranks.
Owned by Polo Management Services, Allegorical retains the services of cyclist husband Patrick.
“I think (Allegorical)’s last race was really good,” Casse said. “He seems to be improving. Obviously, we hope that he has a big race against the Queen’s Plate.”
Marine is replenished by CA $150,000 Selene Stakes (G3) previously on the card. With a 1/16-mile incline to Tapeta for 3-year-olds, Selene serves as a prep for the July 24, 24, $500,000 Woodbine Oaks Festival presented by Budweiser.
Pioneer’s Edge (gray) finishes a second narrowly ahead of Moira in Fury Stakes at Woodbine
Field headed by the hybrid of Chiefswood Stables Pioneer’s Edge who will face seven opponents in Selene.
A daughter of Pioneer of the Nile coach Josie Carroll won for the first time on May 15, winning the seven-segment main track with 1 3/4 of the length being a 2-1 pick.
“I’ve always been very fond of her,” said Robert Landry, Chiefswood general manager. “She’s got some work to do, and we’re just giving her some time. She’s very aggressive when it comes to training. She’s a cage lover, but when it’s out in training, she’s an absolute sweetheart. The horse is very forward. She just wants to go, that’s her thing.”
In its second start, Pioneer’s Edge increased its stake in the June 11 Stella Artois Fury Stakes and only missed a header against the highly rated team. Moira .
“We weren’t going to be in Fury,” Landry recalls. “There was a two-turn race that we wanted to put her in, but it didn’t work out, and that’s why we ended up running in Fury. I really believe she wanted to run long, and Selene would be the best way to get her a two-way race to the Oaks.She’s a very talented person and just unlucky, in my opinion, to not win the last race. his own.”
Casse has won a record seven Selene crowns, including four in the past. His first Selene track was in 2001 with Dark Ending.
The coach has three chances to win the fifth run in a row with Mrs. Barbara Canada won the 2-year-old female champion in 2021, Souper Hoity Toity and Join the dance .
Item: Marine S. (G3)
HoneysuckleSaturday, July 2, 2022, Race No. 9
- Level III
- 1 1/16m
- All weather tracker
- 150,000 dollars
- 3 yo
- 5:20pm (local)
Item: Selene S. (G3)
HoneysuckleSaturday, July 2, 2022, Race 7
- Level III
- 1 1/16m
- All weather tracker
- 150,000 dollars
- 3 yo Fillies
- 4:16 pm (local)
