Multiple Canadian champion Lexie Lou, whose last start was a runner-up finish in the La Canada Stakes (G2) last January at Santa Anita, had her second 2015 start delayed after suffering an eye injury in mid-August.
Though the eye was still swollen shut as of August 24, trainer Mark Casse said “. . . we have an expert from the University of Guelph taking care of her. I don’t think it’s anything serious. She’ll be fine. I’m guessing she just brushed against some hay and that’s how it happened. We just want to make sure that she’s OK. And, we wanted people to know what happened” as the four-year-old filly had been scheduled to start at Woodbine on August 26. The Paradox Farm of Dr. Moira Gunn and her late husband Dr. Mike Gunn was honored as 2014 CTHS breeder of the year due to Lexie Lou’s outstanding accomplishments. The granddaughter of Washington-bred champion Favored One has earnings of$1,468,714 with a record of 7-4-2 from 17 starts.
Eight-year-old Newfound Gold, a Kentucky-bred gelding by Newfoundland-Binntastic, by Lyphard’s Wish (Fr), who was a $9,500 RNA at the 2008 WTBOA summer sale, won a $12,500 6 1/2-furlong claiming race at Del Mar on August 21 by 2 1/4 lengths in his third win in four 2015 starts. In 47 starts he has earned $231,259 with a 14-16-9 record.
