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National Post
a day ago
- Sport
- National Post
Louprint races to North America Cup glory at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Article content Louprint and driver Ronnie Wrenn Jr. needed every inch to earn their North America Cup glory. Article content The pair faced a stiff challenge from 53-1 long-shot Madden Oaks to win the $1-million classic at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday in 1:47 1/5, smashing the stakes record. Article content Article content 'I'm dreaming right now,' Wrenn said. 'This is really special.' Article content Louprint made his way to the lead just before the half-mile mark. He continued a torrid pace to three-quarters in 1:19 1/5. In the final eighth of a mile, Madden Oaks and driver Braxten Boyd shot up the inside to engage Louprint and briefly put his nose in front with just strides left. But Louprint grinded back the lead in the shadow of the wire. Article content Article content 'It wasn't ideal to go that fast in the third quarter but that's the card I was dealt,' Wrenn, who was making his first Cup appearance said. 'He's a terrific horse and he showed it tonight.' Article content A Breeders' Crown winner and $1-million earner as a two-year-old, Louprint tuned up for the Cup in Pennsylvania Sires Stakes races before scoring a narrow victory in his elimination last Saturday. Ron Burke trains and co-owns the son of Sweet Lou. Burke also won the Cup in 2014 with JK Endofanera. Article content Also at Mohawk on Saturday, Twin B Joe Fresh defended her title in the $287,000 Roses Are Red. Driven by Dunn, the reigning U.S. horse of the year took command just past the half-mile pole and pulled away to a three-length win in 1:48 4/5. Article content 'Just like usual, she felt fantastic' Dunn said. 'It was a good mile. It didn't feel like she was going that fast. She's just special.' Article content Article content Sent off as the 1-9 favourite, Twin B Joe Fresh is now two-for-two on the year and is a 32-time winner for trainer Chris Ryder. Article content In the $227,000 Goodtimes, Emoticon Legacy set a stakes and Canadian record, winning in 1:50 2/5. Driver Louis-Philippe Roy took the three-year-old trotter to the lead just past the quarter and opened up nicely in the stretch. Trained by Luc Blais for Quebec's Determination Stable, Emoticon Legacy is now six-for-nine lifetime. Article content Miki and Minnie took $390,000 Fan Hanover in 1:48 3/5. The second stakes win of the night for Dunn and Ryder, Miki and Mini went off at 1-9 but had to gut it out in the stretch to hold off challengers. It was the ninth career win for Miki and Minnie. Article content The $210,000 Armbro Flight went to Dial Square. Driver James Macdonald worked out a perfect second-over trip, taking the five-year-old mare to the lead at the top of the stretch where she held off a late-charging Call Me Goo to win in 1:41 4/5. Article content Trained by Ake Svanstedt, Dial Square is now perfect in three starts since relocating to North America from her native Sweden earlier this year.
Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Louprint races to North America Cup glory at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Louprint and driver Ronnie Wrenn Jr. needed every inch to earn their North America Cup glory. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The pair faced a stiff challenge from 53-1 long-shot Madden Oaks to win the $1-million classic at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday in 1:47 1/5, smashing the stakes record. 'I'm dreaming right now,' Wrenn said. 'This is really special.' Louprint made his way to the lead just before the half-mile mark. He continued a torrid pace to three-quarters in 1:19 1/5. In the final eighth of a mile, Madden Oaks and driver Braxten Boyd shot up the inside to engage Louprint and briefly put his nose in front with just strides left. But Louprint grinded back the lead in the shadow of the wire. 'It wasn't ideal to go that fast in the third quarter but that's the card I was dealt,' Wrenn, who was making his first Cup appearance said. 'He's a terrific horse and he showed it tonight.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A Breeders' Crown winner and $1-million earner as a two-year-old, Louprint tuned up for the Cup in Pennsylvania Sires Stakes races before scoring a narrow victory in his elimination last Saturday. Ron Burke trains and co-owns the son of Sweet Lou. Burke also won the Cup in 2014 with JK Endofanera. Also at Mohawk on Saturday, Twin B Joe Fresh defended her title in the $287,000 Roses Are Red. Driven by Dunn, the reigning U.S. horse of the year took command just past the half-mile pole and pulled away to a three-length win in 1:48 4/5. 'Just like usual, she felt fantastic' Dunn said. 'It was a good mile. It didn't feel like she was going that fast. She's just special.' Sent off as the 1-9 favourite, Twin B Joe Fresh is now two-for-two on the year and is a 32-time winner for trainer Chris Ryder. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In the $227,000 Goodtimes, Emoticon Legacy set a stakes and Canadian record, winning in 1:50 2/5. Driver Louis-Philippe Roy took the three-year-old trotter to the lead just past the quarter and opened up nicely in the stretch. Trained by Luc Blais for Quebec's Determination Stable, Emoticon Legacy is now six-for-nine lifetime. Miki and Minnie took $390,000 Fan Hanover in 1:48 3/5. The second stakes win of the night for Dunn and Ryder, Miki and Mini went off at 1-9 but had to gut it out in the stretch to hold off challengers. It was the ninth career win for Miki and Minnie. The $210,000 Armbro Flight went to Dial Square. Driver James Macdonald worked out a perfect second-over trip, taking the five-year-old mare to the lead at the top of the stretch where she held off a late-charging Call Me Goo to win in 1:41 4/5. Trained by Ake Svanstedt, Dial Square is now perfect in three starts since relocating to North America from her native Sweden earlier this year. Brue Hanover went straight to the lead off the starting car and never saw a challenger in the $100,000 Mohawk Gold Cup. Yannick Gingras drove the David Menary trainee to her 11th win in 14 starts this year. World Golf World Golf Sunshine Girls
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Expected favourite Louprint lands No. 4 post for $1-million Pepsi North America Cup
MILTON – Louprint, the expected favourite for the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup, has landed the No. 4 post for the race. Louprint, Lite Up The World and Captain Optimistic won the three elimination races last weekend at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Lite Up The World, driven by James MacDonald — a resident of Guelph, Ont., and Canada's top driver the last four years — recorded the fastest winning time of 1:48.3. The three elimination winners were guaranteed to land a post anywhere from the second to sixth spots on Monday evening. Lite Up The World landed post No. 5 and will be flanked by Captain Optimistic (No. 6) and Louprint in the race, which goes Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The field, with post, horse and driver, includes: 1. Fast Choice, Scott Zeron; 2. Dandy Ideal, Jason Bartlett; 3. Joel And The Jets, Louis-Philippe Roy; 4. Louprint, Ronnie Wrenn Jr.; 5. Lite Up The World, MacDonald; 6. Captain Optimistic, Dexter Dunn; 7. Swingtown, Yannick Gingras; 8. Crack Shot, Doug McNair; 9. Prince Hal Hanover, David Miller; and 10. Madden Oaks, Braxten Boyd. The stakes record for the Pepsi North America Cup is 1:47.2, established in 2019 by Captain Crunch. Saturday's race will be the featured event on a $2.5-million card that will also include The Fan Hanover, Roses Are Red, Armbro Flight, Goodtimes and Mohawk Gold Cup. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 9, 2025.
