There is no denying that some horses have a special affinity for certain racetracks and perform better when flaunting their talents at those tracks. This is particularly notable in Europe, where the style, shape, and design of the courses varies widely, but the scenario is also seen on a smaller scale in the United States, where some horses display a fondness for the dirt and conditions at a particular track.
History-Making Weekend for Canadian Rising Star Pietro Moran at King’s Plate
Jockey Pietro Moran, 20, would make history one way or another in the $1 million King’s Plate Aug. 16 at Woodbine as he joined his father, David, as the first-ever father-son duo to ride in the first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown.
York Top Rated Wednesday 20th August
York Top Rated Wednesday 20th August
York 13.50
3 VINTAGE CLARETS 85.8
7 TREFOR 63.3
18 AIR FORCE ONE 59.3
10 THE MAN 40.8
York 14.25
4 ITALY 124.7
1 DISTANT STORM 75.0
3 GOODWOOD GALAXY 69.5
5 MAY ANGEL 54.0
York 15.00
1 LAMBOURN 117.7
2 CARMERS 76.7
3 PRIDE OF ARRAS 73.2
6 STAY TRUE 68.7
York 15.35
3 OMBUDSMAN 143.3
6 DELACROIX 123.7
4 SEE THE FIRE 86.0
2 DANON DECILE 81.5
York 16.10
6 DANCING IN PARIS 74.0
9 FIREBLADE 63.2
3 SANTORINI STAR 57.8
8 ALPHONSE LE GRANDE 49.0
York 16.45
6 FLUORESCENCE 68.2
4 RUBY’S PROFIT 66.8
12 LUNA A INBHIR NIS 56.3
16 GALAXY ZOO 48.5
York 17.20
4 OLD IS GOLD 67.5
20 DUBLIN BAY 64.7
6 SHAMAN CHAMPION 61.3
5 UTMOST RESPECT 60.0
Watch the moment a riderless blindfolded horse wreaks havoc in Windsor by smashing into barriers
Master Zack, the horse in question, had been set to race in the five-furlong Apprentice Handicap at 4.52pm when the dramatic mishap occurred.
