Eye of the Leopard (horse)
Encyclopedia
Eye of the Leopard is a Canadian
thoroughbred
racehorse
who, on June 21, 2009, won Canada's most prestigious race, the Queen's Plate
.
Called a "big goof" by his trainer, Eye of the Leopard was a late developer and did not race at age two. In early 2009 he suffered from a respiratory infection that further hampered his development. He made an unimpressive first start in April 2009 at Keeneland Race Course
in Lexington, Kentucky
, finishing third to last. He was then sent to his homebase at Woodbine Racetrack
in Toronto
where he won his first race on May 10. He followed up with a win in the May 31 Plate Trial Stakes
before capturing the 150th running of the Queen's Plate.
On July 12, 2009, the colt finished 3rd in the 74th Prince of Wales Stakes. Drawing chute 5, he rallied the pacesetters, but finished third to number 2 Milwaukee Appeal (who placed second) and to the winner, number 3, Gallant. Under 1:56.74
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
racehorse
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
who, on June 21, 2009, won Canada's most prestigious race, the Queen's Plate
Queen's Plate
The Queen's Plate is Canada's oldest thoroughbred horse race. It is run at a distance of 1¼ miles for 3-year-old thoroughbred horses foaled in Canada. The race takes place each summer in June or July at Woodbine Racetrack, Etobicoke , Ontario...
.
Called a "big goof" by his trainer, Eye of the Leopard was a late developer and did not race at age two. In early 2009 he suffered from a respiratory infection that further hampered his development. He made an unimpressive first start in April 2009 at Keeneland Race Course
Keeneland
Keeneland is a Thoroughbred horse racing facility and sales complex in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Operated by the Keeneland Association, Inc., it is also known for its reference library on the sport, which contains more than 10,000 volumes, an extensive videocassette collection, and a substantial...
in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the US. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and the "Horse Capital of the World", it is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region...
, finishing third to last. He was then sent to his homebase at Woodbine Racetrack
Woodbine Racetrack
Woodbine Racetrack is a Canadian racetrack for Thoroughbred horse races located at 555 Rexdale Blvd. in the city of Toronto, Ontario. It is the only horseracing track in North America which stages, or is capable of staging, thoroughbred and standardbred horseracing programs on the same day...
in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
where he won his first race on May 10. He followed up with a win in the May 31 Plate Trial Stakes
Plate Trial Stakes
The Plate Trial Stakes is a Canadian Thoroughbred flat horserace for three-Year-Olds, foaled in Canada run annually at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario...
before capturing the 150th running of the Queen's Plate.
On July 12, 2009, the colt finished 3rd in the 74th Prince of Wales Stakes. Drawing chute 5, he rallied the pacesetters, but finished third to number 2 Milwaukee Appeal (who placed second) and to the winner, number 3, Gallant. Under 1:56.74