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2007-09-26T00:00:00-04:00September 26, 2007|

Owners hope Kerrs Light is on track in Sudbury

SUDBURY, ON — Sudbury Downs wraps up its 2007 Ontario Sires Stakes schedule this Saturday with a visit from the exciting two-year-old pacing colts. Kerrs Light heads into the first $35,447 Grassroots division off a trio of strong starts in the provincial program and trainer Daryl Roberts is hoping the Astreos son can make it

2007-09-25T00:00:00-04:00September 25, 2007|

Dandy Duke battling for a return trip to Kawartha

FRASERVILLE, ON — Heading into Thursday's Grassroots event at Kawartha Downs two-year-old trotting colt Dandy Duke is in the thick of the race for a post season berth back at his hometown oval in October, and trainer John Bax thinks the gelding has the right attitude to make it happen. "He really wants to go.

2007-09-25T00:00:00-04:00September 25, 2007|

Brigham Dream and Sportyportia step up in Gold Elims

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Brigham Dream returned to the Ontario Sires Stakes program after a three month absence and scored a hard fought 1:55.3 victory in the first of two $55,445 Gold Eliminations at Mohawk Racetrack on Monday evening. J M Aggie and Summer Audit were responsible for the :28.3, :57.1 and 1:27 fractions in the

2007-09-23T00:00:00-04:00September 23, 2007|

Chancey Lady cruises to Gold Final triumph

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Chancey Lady delivered her fourth victory in five starts Saturday night at Mohawk Racetrack, capturing the $130,000 Gold Final for two-year-old pacing fillies. Driver Mark MacDonald gunned the Camluck daughter out of Post 9 and sent her to the front, rolling by the quarter pole in :27. With the handicap of the

2007-09-23T00:00:00-04:00September 23, 2007|

Windsong Espoir brings his winning ways to Gold Series

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Two-year-old trotting colt Windsong Espoir made his first appearance in the Ontario Sires Stakes program on Sunday evening at Mohawk Racetrack, cruising to an effortless four and three-quarter length Gold Elimination victory. Hit The Mark was credited with the :28 opening quarter, but was quickly displaced by Windsong Espoir, who cruised to

2007-09-21T00:00:00-04:00September 21, 2007|

Grassroots rivals to square off in Trillium event

DUNDAS, ON — Bruce MacDonald will harness two sophomore pacing fillies in the Wednesday, Sept. 26 Trillium Series at Flamboro Downs and the trainer says he has mixed expectations heading into the $72,000 event. First time Trillium starter Lethegoodtimesroll will line up from Post 5 in a division loaded with Gold Series talent and MacDonald

2007-09-21T00:00:00-04:00September 21, 2007|

Jamieson quartet hunting for Grassroots success Tuesday

INNISFIL, ON — Fred Brayford will have an opportunity to see one of his horses race close to home when the two-year-old pacing fillies come to Georgian Downs on Tuesday, Sept. 25, but the Alliston resident admits that he is having trouble drumming up much enthusiasm for the outing. "Quite a disappointment she is," says

2007-09-21T00:00:00-04:00September 21, 2007|

Claudius Augustus returns to form at Rideau Carleton

GLOUCESTER, ON — Claudius Augustus rebounded from a pair of disappointing efforts to score a Gold Elimination victory at Rideau Carleton Raceway on Friday evening in track record style. Starting from Post 4 in the six horse field, Claudius Augustus and driver Mario Baillargeon took control of the race just after the :28.3 opening quarter

2007-09-20T00:00:00-04:00September 20, 2007|

Favourites flounder in Hiawatha Grassroots

SARNIA, ON — It was a tough night for favourites at Hiawatha Horse Park on Thursday as only one of the fans' choices delivered the goods in seven Grassroots events. Live In Love and Randy Fritz were sent off as the top choice in Race 2 and came up with an impressive effort to score

2007-09-20T00:00:00-04:00September 20, 2007|

Jtlady Strong hoping heart and speed equal Gold success

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — After a seven week pause in their schedule, the three-year-old trotting fillies return to Gold Series action on Monday, Sept. 24 at Mohawk Racetrack. While several of the top fillies have enjoyed a well deserved vacation since their last Gold Final, Aug. 19 at Flamboro Downs, Jtlady Strong has spent her time