Richard Mauntah

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Velocitor wins Prince of Wales Stakes, Paramount Prince third

FORT ERIE, Ont. — Three weeks ago, Velocitor was totally dismissed at 71-1 in the King’s Plate. He outran those odds that day and on Tuesday, he outran the field.

September 12, 2023 Horse Racing

Paramount Prince the favourite for Prince of Wales Stakes

Paramount Prince proved to be the king on Woodbine’s synthetic surface. Now can he maintain his reign on good old dirt?

September 11, 2023 Horse Racing

Jockey Patrick Husbands guides Paramount Prince (Pink silks) on way to capturing the 164th running of the $1,000,000 King's Plate.

Paramount Prince ascends the throne to claim King's Plate

A month ago, Mark Casse entered into the King’s Plate chat when Paramount Prince won the Plate Trial and Elysian Field won the Woodbine Oaks 35 minutes apart. On Sunday, they finished one-two in the big event itself.

August 20, 2023 Horse Racing

Patrick Husbands aboard Paramount Prince celebrates after winning the King’s Plate.

Kaukokaipuu seeking success at King's Plate

Kaukokaipuu knows how to battle.

August 20, 2023 Horse Racing

King’s Plate contender Kaukokaipuu, under exercise rider Terry Husbands, breezes his final prep for trainer Tedston Holder and owner Culpepper Island Syndicate.Kaukokaipuu will attempt to capture the 164th running of the $1,000,000 King’s Plate on Sunday. Michael Burns Photo

'He always shows up' Stanley House looking to bounce back at King's Plate

There were a lot of disappointed faces when Stanley House checked home sixth in the Plate Trial Stakes as the even-money favourite. But there are more than enough people who are optimistic he will turn it around in the big race itself.

August 18, 2023 Horse Racing

Kevin Attard giving himself the best odds to win another King’s Plate

Kevin Attard has been a prominent figure in Canada’s biggest race for a few years now.

August 17, 2023 Horse Racing

King's Plate contender Wickenheiser under jockey Rafael Hernandez breezes her final prep for the 164th running of King's Plate.

First King's Plate in 70 years brings plenty of buzz for horse-racing bettors

For a race about to add the 164th winner to its honor roll, there’s a lot about Sunday’s King’s Plate that feels like a fresh start.

August 16, 2023 Horse Racing

King's Plate contender Stanley House breezes in preparation under exercise rider Dino Luciani for trainer Michael De Paulo.

Russell plays starring role as Montreal wins Global T20 Canada championship

The third season of Global T20 Canada saved the best for last.

August 6, 2023 Other Sports

Three sixes in final over send Montreal to Global T20 Canada final

From an entertainment standpoint, Saturday’s Global T20 Canada semifinal match was exactly what fans want from T20 cricket, a match where you have an idea who is going to win, only for that opinion to change about 40 times.

August 5, 2023 Other Sports

Surrey Jaguars surge into final of Global T20 cricket tournament

They’re one of the debutantes of the competition and they lost their first match.