The $500,000 Nearctic Stakes (G2) was the final stakes race on Sunday afternoon, for older horses sprinting 6 furlongs on the turf. 7-1 Heros Reward stalked the pace of 6-5 favorite Smart Enough through a quarter in 22.23, then took over the lead at the top of the stretch getting the half in 44.98. Heros Reward opened up a 1 1/2 length lead at the 1/8 pole, and easily held off late-running 6-1 Quietly Mine to win by 3/4 length in 1:08.04. It was another 3/4 length back to favorite Smart Enough third.
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2007 Pattison Canadian International
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Heros Reward wins the 2007 Nearctic Stakes
Heros Reward wins the 2007 Nearctic Stakes at Woodbine
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