High-class 13 vie for Grand Prix glory
Filed Under Kitchen Curtain | Posted on July 18, 2008
A high-class field of 13 will clash for glory in Longchamp’s Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris on Monday.
The race will feature a fascinating renewal of rivalry between Alessandro Volta and Curtain Call, who finished fourth and fifth respectively in the Irish Derby.
That day, the Aidan O’Brien runner was demoted from third, while Curtain Call was [...]
Curtain gets taste of Derby venue
Filed Under Country Curtain | Posted on May 30, 2008
Curtain Call came through a racecourse spin at Epsom ahead of his participation in the Vodafone Derby on Saturday week.
With Casual Conquest set to be added to the field for the blue riband, Curtain Call is likely to be sent off second favourite and he was the centre of attraction at the course’s Breakfast With [...]
Call breezes on Epsom downs
Filed Under Curtain Rods | Posted on May 30, 2008
Curtain Call, bidding to give trainer Luca Cumani a third Vodafone Derby victory, had a first look at Epsom with a spin as the feature of the track’s Breakfast With The Stars morning.
Ruled out of the Lingfield Derby Trial three weeks ago when the ground was too quick, the ex-Irish-trained colt was slightly delayed in [...]
Spencer taking aim the Derby with Curtain Call
Filed Under Shower Curtain | Posted on May 30, 2008
Normally on these occasions ‘gallop’ is a misnomer for something more sedate. Though he may have negotiated Epsom’s camber at a pace that wouldn’t have thrown a three-legged giraffe off balance, Curtain Call and his lead horse did a serious enough bit of work over the last three furlongs for pulling up before they ran [...]
We’ll have to take our Curtain Call at the Derby instead
Filed Under Shower Curtain | Posted on May 15, 2008
THE decision not to run Curtain Call in last Saturday’s Derby trial at Lingfield was not an easy one and was only taken once the track had been walked by our assistant, Ed, on Friday evening.
He reported that the ground was unsuitable not only because it was firm but also inconsistent and that was enough [...]
Cumani Mulls Curtain Plan
Filed Under Kitchen Curtain | Posted on May 11, 2008
Curtain Call, second favourite for the Vodafone Derby, looks set to head straight to Epsom after quick ground scuppered his run at Lingfield.
Luca Cumani’s charge was due to contest the totesport.com Derby Trial but the Newmarket trainer did not want to chance the son of Sadler’s Wells on good to firm ground.
“We knew after they [...]
Earth Hour Earth Hour activities
Filed Under Kitchen Curtain | Posted on March 29, 2008
Music %26amp; PerformancesAcoustic Harvest Folk Club celebrates Earth Hour with candle and lantern light, and an unplugged set by DALA with opening act Mark Weinstock. Mar. 29 at 8 p.m. ($15). St. Nicholas Anglican, 1512 Kingston Rd. Info: 416-264-2235.Lights Out at the Trane Studio sees the club hosting a group of singer-songwriters performing an acoustic [...]
What’s On: Earth Hour Events
Filed Under Kitchen Curtain | Posted on March 29, 2008
On March 29, Toronto and many surrounding communities are taking part in Earth Hour. Starting at 8 p.m., you can join in by turning off your lights for one hour to save energy and help save the planet. Or head out to one [...]