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2005-10-22T00:00:00-04:00October 22, 2005|

Astronomical scores fifth straight Friday

REXDALE, ON — Woodbine Racetrack fans got a sneak preview of what will be an outstanding Gold Final, as the three-year-old pacing colts delivered a pair of exciting races in elimination action Friday evening. Reigning Gold Final champion Astronomical proved he has lost none of his power over the last five weeks as he hung

2005-10-21T00:00:00-04:00October 21, 2005|

Serenity Seelster continues to amaze her owners

REXDALE, ON —When Serenity Seelster's connections tested the waters in the first Gold Series event back in May, they were not sure the filly would be able to compete with the province's best. Heading into the last regular season event on Monday evening at Woodbine Racetrack, the three-year-old pacing filly has proven that, not only

2005-10-21T00:00:00-04:00October 21, 2005|

Whatthehecklavec returns to competition in top form

DUNDAS, ON — Whatthehecklavec carved another notch in her win column with an impressive victory in Gold Elimination action at Flamboro Downs on Friday afternoon. The three-year-old trotting filly and trainer-driver Randy Fritz sprinted to the front from Post 6 and were two lengths ahead of the field before the :29.3 opening quarter. Through the

2005-10-20T00:00:00-04:00October 20, 2005|

Local trotter looking to rebound with golden victory

WINDSOR, ON — After a five month absence from the Gold Series scene, Tyrone Spitn Image will take another stab at the upper echelon of the Ontario Sires Stakes program when it swings into Windsor Raceway on Sunday evening. Tyrone Spitn Image finished third in an elimination of the Gold Series season opener at Western

2005-10-20T00:00:00-04:00October 20, 2005|

Draconian Promise aiming for sharp effort Sunday

DUNDAS, ON — Four months after making their provincial debut at the Dundas half-miler, Ontario's talented two-year-old pacing fillies return to Flamboro Downs on Sunday evening for a pair of Trillium Series divisions. A winner in that first Ontario Sires Stakes event, Draconian Promise has gone on to record two more wins, one second, one

2005-10-18T00:00:00-04:00October 18, 2005|

Astronomical looking to launch another hot streak Friday

REXDALE, ON — Two-time Gold Final winner Astronomical heads into Friday's night's Gold Elimination at Woodbine Racetrack on a four race winning spree. The only problem is that the three-year-old pacing colt's last start was Sept. 17 and during the last five weeks he has been battling a stubborn illness. "He had a bit of

2005-10-17T00:00:00-04:00October 17, 2005|

Robust trotting filly aiming for top four Friday

DUNDAS, ON — Ontario's talented three-year-old trotting fillies make their first Gold Series start in seven weeks this Friday at Flamboro Downs. Each trainer followed a different strategy during the gap in Ontario Sires Stakes action, and trainer Tom Durand says his game plan was dictated by Maleficent's enthusiasm for her daily rations. "She's kind

2005-10-16T00:00:00-04:00October 16, 2005|

Grassroots champions crowned at Georgian Downs

INNISFIL, ON — In spite of the cold, wet conditions, Georgian Downs fans were treated to an exceptional evening of racing Saturday as the top Grassroots performers battled in eight $100,000 Finals. Four races were decided by less than one length, including the two-year-old pacing colt battle, which went to the division point leader Acceptable

2005-10-14T00:00:00-04:00October 14, 2005|

Regular season leaders hoping for big effort Saturday

INNISFIL, ON — After leading the three-year-old trotting colts into the Grassroots post season, Industrial Strenth scored a solid victory in last week's Semifinal and established himself as a top contender for the division crown. "On the track he's all business," says Benoit Baillargeon, who picked up training duties on the gelding in mid-July after

2005-10-14T00:00:00-04:00October 14, 2005|

Grand River Raceway commemorates Henry retirement

ELORA, ON — Ross Henry, patriarch of the Henry Stable, is passing the torch. After 40 years in the harness racing business, Henry has announced that he will be retiring from training duties at the end of this year. Grand River Raceway will pay tribute to Henry with a special race named in his honour