Woodbine Entertainment is set to welcome Foiled Again, the richest Standardbred of all-time, to Woodbine Mohawk Park this Saturday (Dec. 22) for the penultimate stop on his farewell tour.
A winner of $7.6 million, Foiled Again has been visiting racetracks and fairs throughout North America on his farewell tour for trainer Ron Burke and owners Burke Racing Stable, Mark Weaver, Michael Bruscemi, Joe Koury and Kevin Koury.
Foiled Again is set to compete in a race this Saturday at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The 14-year-old gelding's richest career victory came at Woodbine Mohawk Park in 2012 when he captured the $787,000 Canadian Pacing Derby.
Racing fans will have an opportunity to say farewell to Foiled Again during a special meet and greet in the winner’s circle that will start at 6:30 p.m.
Fans can take a photo with Foiled Again during the meet and greet. There will be a Guest Experience Representative available to take the photos on fans’ mobile devices and cameras.
Fans can also fill out a ballot at the meet and greet for the chance to sit behind Foiled Again on Saturday evening. A name will be drawn from the ballot box at 7 p.m. and the winner will receive the opportunity to visit Foiled Again in the paddock and sit behind the richest Standardbred in a double-seated jog cart.
Foiled Again will compete in a race later in the evening, which will be followed by a special post-race presentation for the 14-year-old and his connections. The track will also air a special tribute video during Saturday's races.
Fans can stay warm Saturday by purchasing a hot beverage served in a special commemorative Foiled Again mug. The mugs feature an image of the legendary pacer with the date of his final Canadian start. Mugs can also be purchased without a beverage in the track’s gift shop.
Foiled Again will be making his 330th career start on Saturday. His career numbers currently sit at 108 wins, 70 runner-up finishes, 46 third-place efforts, $7,667,397 earned and a mark of 1:48.
Post time for Saturday’s card will be at 7:10 p.m. Visit woodbinemohawkpark.com for more information and follow @WoodbineSB for live updates.
(Woodbine Entertainment)
@Mike Mobley The plan that
@Mike Mobley
The plan that they mentioned was for him to live out his days at the elder Burke's farm, Mickey Burke. Wherever he goes he definitely has earned the pampering and care deserved by champions.
If you're a fan of Ontario
If you're a fan of Ontario racing you will need to make your way out to Western Fair Raceway, Friday December 21st. Also, December 22 to Woodbine Mohawk Park and together we will give Foiled Again a well deserved send off. So my challenge to you will be "if you're not on your feet now, get you better get on them." (BE THERE)
I'd like to know where the
I'd like to know where the Burkes and Foiled Again's other connections plan to send him to live out his retirement years. He's certainly earned himself a stall at The Kentucky Horse Park, where he'll be pampered and petted all day, even though most of his neighbors there will be thoroughbreds. Cam Fella and Rambling Willie both lived out their golden years there, and I believe 29yo Staying Together is still there today.
Looking forward to this race
Looking forward to this race (and plan to be at WFR on Friday as well)