Dave Briggs2024-08-16T10:22:11-04:00August 16, 2024|
MILTON, Aug. 15, 2024 – If you weren’t paying attention, you would probably think you were experiencing some déjà vu when it came to the two $150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Mid-Season Finals that were held at Woodbine Mohawk Park Thursday night. The combination of driver James MacDonald, trainer Nick Gallucci and owner Millar Farms
Dave Briggs2024-08-15T09:24:29-04:00August 15, 2024|
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
Dave Briggs2024-08-14T11:51:37-04:00August 14, 2024|
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
Dave Briggs2024-08-13T07:43:55-04:00August 13, 2024|
By Standardbred Canada Two $95,000 divisions of the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series were contested on Monday (Aug. 12) evening at Grand River Raceway as the fourth leg with victories captured by top fillies R Liza and Willys Home Run. R Liza won half of her eight starts as a freshman, producing over $100,000 in
Dave Briggs2024-08-12T11:10:02-04:00August 12, 2024|
INNISFIL, Ont., Aug. 11, 2024 – The Ontario Sires Stakes 50th Anniversary celebration tour made its way to Georgian Downs Sunday, with a trio of $20,000 Grassroots Series races and two $8,000 Prospect Series races on Earl Rowe Memorial Trot night. All three Grassroots events were for three-year-old trotting fillies with Love Those Legs (Kadabra),
Dave Briggs2024-08-09T15:22:22-04:00August 9, 2024|
INNISFIL, Ont., Aug. 9, 2024 – The Ontario Sires Stakes 50th Anniversary celebration is making a stop at Georgian Downs Sunday, part of the Earl Rowe Memorial Trot card that includes three Grassroots and two Prospect Series races. The $20,000 Grassroots Series races are for three-year-old trotting fillies, while the $8,000 Prospect Series events will
Dave Briggs2024-08-06T14:14:48-04:00August 6, 2024|
By Robert Smith The OSS is celebrating its 50th anniversary season this year with special anniversary dates at tracks around the province where fans will be able to watch OSS Gold, Grassroots and Prospect Series races, enjoy giveaways and more. Don’t miss the next celebration date as our tour heads to Georgian Downs, where you
Dave Briggs2024-08-06T11:04:49-04:00August 6, 2024|
MILTON, Aug. 5, 2024 – Rookie trotters Monalishi (Green Manalishi S) and You Got It Kemp (Muscle Mass) captured a pair of $150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Mid-Season Finals Monday at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Picking up her third straight victory, the Blake Macintosh-trained filly finished in a career-best time of 1:54.2, and put up quarter
Dave Briggs2024-08-02T10:20:42-04:00August 2, 2024|
MILTON, Aug. 2, 2024 – Somebeachsomewhere is the greatest horse in Ontario Sires Stakes history, according to an informal poll conducted as part of the program’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Among the Lampman Cup-winning drivers, Johnston Cup-winning trainers, Hall of Fame breeders, renowned handicappers and iconic builders who were asked to provide their top 10 choices
Dave Briggs2024-07-26T09:41:29-04:00July 26, 2024|
By Standardbred Canada The best two-year-old trotters in the Ontario Sires Stakes program flocked to Woodbine Mohawk Park on Thursday, July 25 for a total of five OSS Gold divisions, with two repeat winners and three fresh faces showing up and showing off during the 10-race program. Medley Seelster was the first leader and the
