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A thorough review of the Nijinsky was posted here yesterday.
Brooklyn Backstretch was in town for barely 24 hours and despite the rain, and time constraints,we managed to take in both the Wonder Where and Maple Leaf with a little time left over for a backstretch visit. How appropriate!
What follows is a photo recap of a whirlwind tour of the brilliant Woodbine product.
Saturday July 25th - Woodbine Racetrack - 12PM
After lunch and bevvies in the Favourites Dining Lounge we headed down to the paddock, dodging raindrops, to find a spot to watch the horses.
It was lonely in the walking ring for this poor wet duo
Emma-Jayne Wilson waits patiently for Still Learning who still is...
Eurico Rosa Da Silva would celebrate the monsoon with Brazilian Wedding
Gray and gloomy for the Wonder Where post parade
It was gray at the wire too as Tasty Tempation won convincingly
Patrick Husbands and Tasty Temptation pose for photos
It was raining hard enough that the post-race hose down may not have been necessary
Jeff Bratt gets the details from Patrick Husbands and Mark Casse
Saturday July 25th - 7PM - Mohawk Racetrack
From Woodbine to Mohawk in 25 minutes in time to meet Darryl Sittler
It was a dark and stormy night...
The harness paddock was buzzing with anticipation for the Maple Leaf Trot
Sakic Seelster is happy to hang out with Melissa Snook
The rain did not keep the fans away from Mohawk
Congratulations to San Pail on winning the Maple Leaf Trot
Sunday July 26 - 7AM - Woodbine Backstretch
A few short hours later we're on the Woodbine backstretch. Teresa says good morning to Wollemi Pine
Aline - groom for Rahy's Attorney, Wollemi Pine, Southdale and others - is popular along the shedrow
Eurico Rosa Da Silva takes a Sam-Son horse out for a spin
Apprentice Caroline Duquet works hard each and every morning galloping for a variety of stables
Hey you! Brooklyn is that-a-way!
By 9AM Sunday morning, Brooklyn Backstretch was in the car racing to Saratoga to continue her summer adventure. Next visit we'll attempt to hit at least three racetracks in one day. Perhaps a visit to Fort Erie and a meet-and-greet with Equispace will be in the cards.
Welcome to Toronto, come on back soon!
4 comments:
Keith, great pics. I'm up for a FE meetup...when is the Puss N Boots?
Trying to plan a Weds night trip up also with a pal.
Thanks for the link!
Puss n Boots is Monday Sep 7th - the long weekend.
There is a small chance i'm at Saratoga that weekend - if not, i'm in!
Great recap of the whirlwind, Keith--thanks so much for your hosting extraordinaire! Can't wait to come back.
Thanks for the pictures of Tasty Temptation…she’s beautiful! Of course, I’m a sucker for grays…and chestnuts…and bays…and…you get the picture :)
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