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Jockey Mickey Walls takes Izvestia for a workout before Rothmans International at Woodbine
Jockey Mickey Walls takes Izvestia for a workout before Rothmans International at Woodbine

Jockey Mickey Walls takes Izvestia for a workout before Rothmans International at Woodbine

Date10/16/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: Izzy ready? Jockey Mickey Walls takes Izvestia for a workout earlier this week in preparation for today's Rothmans International at Woodbine. Izvestia's 5-to-1 in the morning line for the $1 million-plus race.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0095720F
Jockey Mickey Walls walks Izvestia away from the track after the 1990 Canadian Horse of the Year and Triple Crown winner broke a leg during the Rothma(...)
Jockey Mickey Walls walks Izvestia away from the track after the 1990 Canadian Horse of the Year and Triple Crown winner broke a leg during the Rothma(...)
10/20/1991
Proud moment: Owner John deWitt Marsh of Virgina poses in winner's circle with Majesty's Prince and jockey Laffit Pincay after Rothmans International at Woodbine
Proud moment: Owner John deWitt Marsh of Virgina poses in winner's circle with Majesty's Prince and jockey Laffit Pincay after Rothmans International at Woodbine
10/21/1984
Hangin On A Star waltzes onto the track with jockey Dave Penna and accompanied by trainer Jim Day and does the final prep for her greatest moment in today's Rothmans International at Woodbine
Hangin On A Star waltzes onto the track with jockey Dave Penna and accompanied by trainer Jim Day and does the final prep for her greatest moment in today's Rothmans International at Woodbine
10/15/1987
Tragedy strikes: Izvestia (centre) broke his left hind leg as the Rothmans field went past the grandstand for first time yesterday
Tragedy strikes: Izvestia (centre) broke his left hind leg as the Rothmans field went past the grandstand for first time yesterday
10/20/1991
Jockey - Jean- Luc Samyn, Horse - Nassipour Winner 1985 Rothman's International and Trainer - Stephen Dimauro, Owner - Cothran Camppell (far right)
Jockey - Jean- Luc Samyn, Horse - Nassipour Winner 1985 Rothman's International and Trainer - Stephen Dimauro, Owner - Cothran Camppell (far right)
10/20/1985
Turf prep: Green Marine is among hopefuls for Sunday's Rothmans international
Turf prep: Green Marine is among hopefuls for Sunday's Rothmans international
10/17/1991
Rich bauble: Sam Rubin, a New York bicycle importer, holds the Rothmans Cup he'd like to add to the well-stocked trophy case belonging to his 9-year-old gelding John Henry
Rich bauble: Sam Rubin, a New York bicycle importer, holds the Rothmans Cup he'd like to add to the well-stocked trophy case belonging to his 9-year-old gelding John Henry
9/12/1984
Izzy Conquers the fort: Jockey Don Seymour whoops it up at Fort Erie after Izvestia won the Prince of Wales Stakes by 6 1/4 lengths yesterday
Izzy Conquers the fort: Jockey Don Seymour whoops it up at Fort Erie after Izvestia won the Prince of Wales Stakes by 6 1/4 lengths yesterday
7/29/1990
Eclipses them all: Izvestia may seem a little bored, but jockey Don Seymour and Kinghaven's David Willmot were impressed by colt's romp in Eclipse 'Cap
Eclipses them all: Izvestia may seem a little bored, but jockey Don Seymour and Kinghaven's David Willmot were impressed by colt's romp in Eclipse 'Cap
5/21/1991
They're in the money: Jockey Ray Cochrane, left, and owner Edward Leigh were all smiles yesterday after infamy's big win in the International at Woodbine
They're in the money: Jockey Ray Cochrane, left, and owner Edward Leigh were all smiles yesterday after infamy's big win in the International at Woodbine
10/16/1988
Back in Track: A worker takes horse for walk to cool down after training session, above right, while another horse drills on training track, middle, and railbirds keep tabs on the workouts
Back in Track: A worker takes horse for walk to cool down after training session, above right, while another horse drills on training track, middle, and railbirds keep tabs on the workouts
3/5/1992
Royal race fan: Clad in a turquoise-blue silk dress and matching blue straw hat, Princess Margaret takes a stroll during her visit to Woodbine yesterday
Royal race fan: Clad in a turquoise-blue silk dress and matching blue straw hat, Princess Margaret takes a stroll during her visit to Woodbine yesterday
7/11/1988