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2024-08-25T02:10:29-04:00August 25, 2024|

Favourites First in Eternal Camnation; Boxer Seelster Upsets in Nassagaweya

By Woodbine Communications MILTON, Ont.— A pair of $110,000 divisions of the Eternal Camnation saw public choices Chantilly and Perfectly Chic deliver, while Boxer Seelster returned double-digit dividends in the lone $230,000 division of the Nassagaweya Stakes on Saturday night (Aug. 24) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Millar Farms struck again with pacing-filly magic when their

2024-08-25T02:03:38-04:00August 25, 2024|

Monalishi makes some noise in Peaceful Way final

By Chris Lomon/Woodbine Communications MILTON, August 24, 2024 – Monalishi, in rein to James MacDonald, rocketed home in record fashion to win a thrilling renewal of the $390,000 Peaceful Way final, Saturday evening at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The trot for rookie fillies saw Royal Mission blast off the wings to take the early lead, as

2024-08-25T01:49:57-04:00August 25, 2024|

Determination Stable, Blais, Roy sweep Grassroots events at Hanover Raceway

HANOVER, Ont., Aug. 24, 2024 – It was a big day for owner Determination Stable, trainer Luc Blais and driver Louis-Philippe Roy Saturday as the Ontario Sires Stakes 50th Anniversary celebration tour made its stop at Hanover Raceway. The combination of the Montreal-based stable, Blais and Roy swept the two $20,000 OSS Grassroots divisions for

2024-08-24T10:26:12-04:00August 24, 2024|

Its A Love Thing proves to be too good in Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series Leg 4

By Melissa Keith When Ontario Sires Stakes three-year-old pacing fillies assembled in Race 8 Friday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park, one fact was clear: Its A Love Thing didn’t scare away her competition. With only two losses this year, the Bettors Delight-Love For Sail daughter is North America’s richest and second-fastest this year for her

2024-08-22T09:11:27-04:00August 22, 2024|

OSS 50th Anniversary tour heading to Hanover Raceway on Balanced Image Final day

HANOVER, Ont., Aug. 22, 2024 – The Ontario Sires Stakes 50th Anniversary celebration tour will be making a stop at Hanover Raceway Saturday, Aug. 24, highlighted by an 11-race card that includes the Balanced Image Final and a pair of Grassroots Series races. Taking place in Races 2 and 4, the $20,000 Grassroots Series events

2024-08-17T08:18:24-04:00August 17, 2024|

Nijinsky dominates OSS Gold Series again, even with substitute driver MacDonald

By Melissa Keith Seven three-year-old male pacers took to the track under rainy skies at Woodbine Mohawk Park for Ontario Sires Stakes Gold leg No. 4 Friday night. Like A Glove was scratched due to illness and show wagering was subsequently not offered on the race. North America Cup champion Nijinsky, who was third among

2024-08-15T09:24:29-04:00August 15, 2024|

Willowtime, Paquet Grab Ontario Sires Stakes Gold At Grand River

By Standardbred Canada A former Ontario Sires Stakes champion and a fresh face graced the winner's circle at Grand River Raceway after starring in a pair of Gold Series divisions for three-year-old trotting colts and geldings on Wednesday evening, Aug. 14. Reigning OSS divisional champion Willowtime returned to winning form in the first $95,000 Gold

2024-08-14T11:51:37-04:00August 14, 2024|

Reminder: Late Yearling Nomination Deadline due Aug. 15

The late yearling nomination deadline for the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) program is Aug. 15, 2024. Please submit your nomination payment through the OSS online payment form by midnight on Aug. 15, 2024, or by mail postdated no later than Aug. 15, 2024. The late fee is $500 CDN and nominates foals of 2023 to