Signature Spring looks to stay perfect in Bull Page Stakes

ETOBICOKE, Ontario – Signature Spring will look to remain undefeated in his third career start in Monday’s $125,000 Bull Page Stakes over six furlongs on Tapeta for Ontario-sired 2-year-olds at Woodbine.

Signature Spring recorded his first stakes win last time out Sept. 11, recording a 72 Beyer Speed Figure for his 1 1/4-length victory over Junket in the Colin Stakes, which also was run over six furlongs on Tapeta.

“He ran really good,” trainer Sid Attard said. “I really think he’s a nice colt. He’s doing everything right. He’s been feeling really good.”

Signature Spring has settled off the pace and rallied in the stretch in both of his races. Attard said jockey Rafael Hernandez appears to be handling Signature Spring very nicely and was positive about his most recent work last Monday, when he breezed five furlongs in 1:00.60.

“Last time I worked him, I gave him a horse three lengths in front, and he caught him easily,” Attard said.

Bull Page Stakes, Race 8

Key Contenders

Signature Spring, by Signature Red
Last 2 Beyers: 72-66

◗ His career debut Aug. 20 has come back as a key race, with the top four finishers all winning their next start.

Dragon’s Cry, by Victor’s Cry
Last 2 Beyers: 70-58

◗ After finishing second to Signature Spring in his career debut Aug. 20, he came back with a three-length victory in his second start Sept. 18, earning a 70 Beyer in a six-furlong sprint on Tapeta.

Pachi Cruze, by Valid N Bold
Last 3 Beyers: 57-59-41

◗ The Frost King Stakes winner will cut back to a sprint after trying two turns in the Kingarvie Stakes on Sept. 25, when he ran third behind Jurojin.

Silent Flash, by Silent Name
Last 3 Beyers: 69-66-71

◗ He’s still looking for his first win but ran second to Katalox, the third-place finisher from Signature Spring’s debut Aug. 20, in his most recent start over five furlongs Oct. 1.

◗ His speed figures fit with this field and could lead to an upset if he can replicate those efforts.

Waubaushene, by Saffir
Last 3 Beyers: 41-58-37

◗ He’ll get back on Tapeta after getting squeezed back in the turn during the prep for the Grade 2 Summer Stakes on turf Aug. 28.

◗ He could be a speed threat in this spot after beating Ontario-sired maidens on the front-end Aug. 13.