Stilettos

Leading the graded stakes action on Saturday, there is something gruff and boomy about the barbaric 'yalp' of the European invaders who are set to swarm Woodbine's gates on Turf Champions Day. One can understand this hoard's verve as the booty is worth pillaging since three out of the four Grade I races on the docket are connected to some highly-prized Breeders' Cup 'Win and You're In' tickets.   Euros Wind Trebuchets Out of this auspicious Canadian slate, first up is the GI Natalma Stakes which offers entry into the...

Off a visually-impressive 16 3/4-length win on debut at Lone Star June 29, Stilettos jumped up into stakes company to take the Ellis Park Debutante Sunday. The narrow 2-1 second choice  took on race favorite Rich City Girl right from the jump and the top pair opened up on the field into the backstretch run through a half in :45.51. Outside of her rivals off the turn, Stilettos had the most to offer late, just edging away in the later stages to keep Rich City Girl behind her to the...