Insights on the American Racing Scene for Nov. 16

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 | 1:40 pm

Updated: November 15, 2016 at 6:15 pm

By Heather Anderson

Toronto Ont.October 8, 2016.Woodbine Racetrack.Jockey Eurico Da Silva (green and white silks on rail) guides Gale Force to victory over Let It Ride Mom (Jockey Rafael Hernandez red polka dots black sleeves) in the $150,000 dollar Mazarine Stakes for 2 year old fillies.Gale Force is owned by Dixiana Farms, LLC and trained by Mark Casse. michael burns photo

9th-CD, $60K, Alw (NW2X), 2yo, f, 1mT, 5:00 EDT
GALE FORCE (Giant's Causeway), a winner of the 1 1/16-mile GIII Mazarine S. over the Woodbine all-weather at first asking Oct. 8, returns for trainer Mark Casse and Dixiana Farms in this turf bow. A daughter of Canadian Horse of the Year Sealy Hill (Point Given), who swept the Canadian Triple Tiara and was also voted champion grass mare and champion 3-year-old filly in her native land, Gale Force is a half-sister to Canadian champion female sprinter Hillaby (Distorted Humor), as well as GIII Autumn Miss S. heroine Belle Hill (Sky Mesa). Contributing (Medaglia d'Oro) could make some noise for Heider Family Stables. The Tom Proctor trainee secured a nose victory sprinting over the Laurel Park grass at first asking Oct. 15 and is a half-sister to MGSW Classic Elegance (Carson City). TJCIS PPs.