Burgandy Dancer

It is time to remember our classy and talented filly "Burgandy Dancer". It was the year 1987 and Burgandy Dancer would enjoy one of the best years. A Sheldon Wolfe runner would ever turn in. Like a lot of the successful horses my dad trained. Burgandy Dancer did not race as a two year old.
Veteran Woodbine jockey Lloyd Duffy would pilot Burgundy Dancer to win 6 out of her first 7 lifetime races, as a 3 year old. The fifth win would be her only state race win. As Burgandy won the Duchess States Race wearing down her opposition that day. In a very determined effort.

I can remember Burgandy Dancer being a very gentle and intelligent lady. Who was serious about becoming a successful racehorse. Burgundy was easy to take care of, and was pretty easy to train. A lot of the success of of the Sheldon Wolfe horses. Had to go to Edie Tarves. Who is in fact a very talented 3 day event rider. Who competed for Canada in the 1984 Summer Olympic games, held in Los Angles. Edie worked as our main excerise rider for 7 enjoyable years. I know Burgandy Dancer was one of Edie's favorite Wolfe runner's.

The two pictures I have posted of Burgandy Dancer. The top picture is her second win of her career in her second race. Lloyd Duffy sent Burgandy right to the lead. Burgandy Dance would lead and control the pace for the entire race. Ain't That Wicked would prevent a serious challenge with a 1/16 of a mile to the finish line. However Burgandy Dancer would rebuff that challenge and pull away to earn her second career win, and remain undefeated!

Picture number 2 represents Burgandy States Race in the "Duchess Stakes". The date was August 3rd, 1987. Burgandy Dancer would not have the best of racing luck in this race. As Burgandy Dancer would have to overcome and inside post position, and also Lloyd Duffy couldn't find the best position around the far turn. So Burgandy Dancer was forced to outrun her opposition from the outside. Burgandy won this race on her class, and desire. That of a Thoroughbred!

Burgandy sadly was injured in a turf stakes race. Later that year. As she was badly bumped during the running of that race. Burgandy was retired and sold to interest in Australia. To start a new successful career as a broodmare. Burgandy Dancer will always be fondly remembered as one of our best!