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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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  • 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.
  • Jockey Mickey Walls takes Izvestia for a workout before Rothmans International at Woodbine
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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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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0095720F
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      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(...)
      Goode, Jeff
      10/20/1991
      Who will win it? Trainers Jim Day (left, Sky Classic) and Roger Atfield (Izvestia) hold the Rothmans International trophy their colts will chase Oct. 20
      Who will win it? Trainers Jim Day (left, Sky Classic) and Roger Atfield (Izvestia) hold the Rothmans International trophy their colts will chase Oct. 20
      Day, Jim
      9/25/1991
      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
      Goode, Jeff
      10/15/1987
      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
      Bull, Ron
      10/21/1984
      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
      Goode, Jeff
      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)
      Griffin, Doug
      10/20/1985
      Top Prize: Jockey Sandy Hawley shows off Rothmans International trophy yesterday
      Top Prize: Jockey Sandy Hawley shows off Rothmans International trophy yesterday
      Goode, Jeff
      9/23/1992
      Mickey Walls: Jockey taking OJC circuit by storm
      Mickey Walls: Jockey taking OJC circuit by storm
      Goode, Jeff
      11/4/1990
      Winners: Young jockey Mickey Walls was a sensation on the local thoroughbred racing scene
      Winners: Young jockey Mickey Walls was a sensation on the local thoroughbred racing scene
      Goode, Jeff
      6/28/1998
      Hot Jock: Mickey Walls booted home 41 winners in only 23 days at Woodbine
      Hot Jock: Mickey Walls booted home 41 winners in only 23 days at Woodbine
      Goode, Jeff
      10/31/1990
      Turf prep: Green Marine is among hopefuls for Sunday's Rothmans international
      Turf prep: Green Marine is among hopefuls for Sunday's Rothmans international
      Goode, Jeff
      10/17/1991
      Memories of past put setbacks in tennis in proper perspective for Tom Okker, who is competing in Rothmans International event at CNE Coliseum. Members(...)
      Memories of past put setbacks in tennis in proper perspective for Tom Okker, who is competing in Rothmans International event at CNE Coliseum. Members(...)
      Goode, Jeff
      2/14/1972