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2013-06-27T00:00:00-04:00June 27, 2013|

Zip Car hoping to seize an opportunity Sunday

CLINTON, ON — Only one of the winners from the three-year-old pacing filly Grassroots opener will make her way to Clinton Raceway on Sunday, June 30, leaving the door wide open for newcomers like local entry Zip Car. When the fillies kicked off their Grassroots season at Mohawk Racetrack in early June, Zip Car had

2013-06-27T00:00:00-04:00June 27, 2013|

Colts celebrate Canada Day in Clinton Monday

CLINTON, ON — As part of their special Canada Day program, Clinton Raceway rolls out the red carpet for 57 three-year-old trotting colts on Monday, July 1. The colts are heading to Clinton to compete in the second of six regular season Grassroots events, and Two Doors Down will be looking to earn his second

2013-06-27T00:00:00-04:00June 27, 2013|

Girls! Girls! Girls! At Mohawk Monday

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Fillies are the featured entertainment at Mohawk Racetrack on Monday, July 1 as the Campbellville oval welcomes the two and three-year-old pacing fillies for Ontario Sires Stakes action and hosts two Miss Versatility divisions for their older trotting peers. In the three $70,000 Gold Series divisions for the novice pacing fillies, more

2013-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25, 2013|

Trotting colts hope to exploit home field advantage

FRASERVILLE, ON — Twenty-nine young hopefuls will take their first strides toward Ontario Sires Stakes stardom this Saturday, June 29 at Kawartha Downs. The two-year-old trotting colts will compete for a total of $90,000 in four Grassroots divisions, and a trio of young trotters head into the contest with a decided advantage. John Bax trainees

2013-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25, 2013|

Trotting colts primed for their rematch Friday

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — After sweeping the top three spots in the $225,276 Goodtimes final two weeks ago, Ontario's talented three-year-old trotting colts return to Mohawk Racetrack on Friday, June 28 for three Gold Series divisions. Goodtimes champion Flanagan Memory and driver Chris Christoforou of Campbellville will be aiming to make it two straight from Post

2013-06-24T00:00:00-04:00June 24, 2013|

Freshman fever under way at Mohawk Thursday

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Freshman fever begins at Mohawk Racetrack on Thursday, June 27 with six $15,000 Grassroots divisions for the two-year-old pacing colts. Among the young hopefuls looking to earn a little Grassroots glory is a half-brother to former Ontario Sires Stakes stand out Warrawee Needy. Hammered down to trainer Dave Menary for a Canadian

2013-06-24T00:00:00-04:00June 24, 2013|

Bee A Magician scorches to OSS record

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Bee A Magician cemented her reputation as the three-year-old trotting filly to beat this season with an Ontario Sires Stakes record performance at Mohawk Racetrack on Monday, June 24. In rein to Oakville resident Rick Zeron, Bee A Magician powered to a two length victory in 1:52.2, two-fifths of a second faster

2013-06-21T00:00:00-04:00June 21, 2013|

Filly’s perfect record on line in Gold Series opener Monday

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Freshly minted millionaire Bee A Magician will be looking to extend her perfect record to six wins in the Gold Series season opener at Mohawk Racetrack on Monday, June 24. Flawless in open stakes action this spring, the three-year-old trotting filly and driver Rick Zeron of Oakville will have their hands full

2012-11-11T00:00:00-05:00November 11, 2012|

History made during $2.4 million Super Final showcase

TORONTO, ON — With two track and Ontario Sires Stakes records, a repeat Super Final champion, a dead heat and a photo finish, Super Final night 2012 was one for the history books. Under clear skies and over a fast Woodbine Racetrack surface, the Nov. 10 Super Final program got off to a high speed

2012-11-09T00:00:00-05:00November 9, 2012|

Fans look forward to fierce battle in sophomore filly final

TORONTO, ON — With the top three fillies separated by just six points heading into Saturday's $300,000 Super Final at Woodbine Racetrack, Ontario Sires Stakes fans are looking forward to a fierce battle in the three-year-old pacing filly division. Katys Jet netted the most points through the regular season, tallying 182, but reigning Super Final