Blond Me Wins E.P. Taylor Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack
Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario was the scene of the $500,000 G1 E.P. Taylor Stakes on Sunday, October 15 - a 1 1/4-mile turf test for fillies and mares three years old and upward. Irish bred 8-1 shot Blond Me pulled off her first top-level win thanks to a strong move in the stretch that resulted in her one-length score. 5-1 co-third choice Kitten's Roar finished a decent second in the field of seven while Fourstar Crook, who was also sent off at 5-1 closed well to capture third. Rainha Da Bateria held for fourth with 5-2 favorite Nezwaah in fifth and 5-2 Quidura and Rain Goddess completing the order of finish. Puca and Sassy Little Lila scratched.
2017 E.P. Taylor Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Blond Me (IRE) | Oisin Murphy | 18.90 | 8.30 | 5.70 |
| 1 | Kitten's Roar | Jose L. Ortiz | 6.40 | 4.00 | |
| 2 | Fourstar Crook | Javier Castellano | 4.00 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (8-1) Paid: $137.90
- $1 Trifecta (8-1-2) Paid: $372.05
- $1 Superfecta (8-1-2-4) Paid: $829.25
- $2 Daily Double (4/8) Paid: $138.60
- $1 Pick 3 (6/4/8) Paid: $699.95
