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2004-10-02T00:00:00-04:00October 2, 2004|

Mr Champagne treats young owner to thrill of a lifetime

WINDSOR, ON — On Sept. 12 Tyler Nostadt became part owner of his first racehorse. On Sept. 25 he celebrated his first win, and when three-year-old trotting colt Mr Champagne competes in Grassroots action at Windsor Raceway on Wednesday the 12 year old will be cheering for his first Ontario Sires Stakes starter. "There are

2004-10-01T00:00:00-04:00October 1, 2004|

Philhallmonic in tune for Gold Final Tuesday

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — When the two-year-old trotting fillies step up behind the gate at Mohawk Racetrack on Tuesday for their $130,000 Gold Final, fans will be treated to "a little taste of Philly." When Melvin Hartman purchased elimination winner Philhallmonic for $115,000 US last fall the filly was named Myrtle May. The Ottawa resident and

2004-10-01T00:00:00-04:00October 1, 2004|

Newcomers scoop top prize in Gold Elimination action

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Two-year-old pacing colts Pacific Admiral and Isle Of Patmos scored Elimination victories in their Gold Series debuts on Friday evening, circling the Mohawk Racetrack oval in identical clockings of 1:52.2. Pacific Admiral captured the first $58,102 Gold Elimination with a come-from-behind effort that saw him reel in the leaders down the stretch

2004-09-30T00:00:00-04:00September 30, 2004|

Mill Work back on track for Gold Final

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — When the two-year-old trotting colts meet at Mohawk Racetrack on Monday Rick Zeron trainee Mill Work will be looking for his third straight Gold Final victory. The Mr Lavec son delivered a personal best 1:57.4 triumph in the elimination round after a trio of lacklustre finishes in Stake events at the Campbellville

2004-09-30T00:00:00-04:00September 30, 2004|

McIntosh fillies up for challenge Sunday

WINDSOR, ON — Only seven three-year-old pacing fillies will make the trip to Windsor Raceway on Sunday evening to tackle division queen Invitro in the last Gold Series Elimination of their career. Two of the fillies taking up the challenge hail from trainer Bob McIntosh's La Salle facility and the veteran conditioner jokes that he

2004-09-29T00:00:00-04:00September 29, 2004|

Super Final berth on the line for Angus Scot Saturday

INNISFIL, ON — Ontario's talented three-year-old trotting colts compete in their last Gold Eliminations on Saturday evening at Georgian Downs and the pressure is on as colts attempt to score enough points to secure a berth in the season ending $300,000 Super Final. Among the youngsters hovering just below the current cut off line for

2004-09-28T00:00:00-04:00September 28, 2004|

Taylorlane Bliss triumphs in Grand River Grassroots

ELORA, ON — Taylorlane Bliss overcame Post 8 at Grand River Raceway on Monday evening to score her third Grassroots victory, stopping the clock in 2:05.4. In rein to regular driver Ross Battin, the Royal Ballad daughter fired directly to the front and never needed to glance back, sailing under the wire four and a

2004-09-28T00:00:00-04:00September 28, 2004|

Honour Way and Philhallmonic triumph in Gold Elims

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — A pair of Angus Hall daughters were impressive winners in two-year-old trotting filly Gold Series action at Mohawk Racetrack on Tuesday evening. Reigning Gold Final champion Honour Way and Chris Christoforou seized control of the first Gold Elimination just past the opening quarter and cruised home to a three and one-quarter length

2004-09-28T00:00:00-04:00September 28, 2004|

Golden night at Mohawk Racetrack Saturday

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Mohawk Racetrack features an exceptional evening of Ontario Sires Stakes racing on Saturday, featuring the two-year-old pacing filly Gold Final and a pair of Gold Eliminations for the three-year-old pacing colts. Freshman pacing filly Lucks Mistress will be looking for her third Gold Final victory from Post 7 in the fifth race,

2004-09-27T00:00:00-04:00September 27, 2004|

Breeder hopes colt can deliver happy ending

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — When you ask Dr. Michael Wilson about two-year-old pacing colt Make My Day, the Rockwood resident offers a choice of two tales. There is the sad story of the colt's mother Matt'll Be The Day being sold in 2001 or the joyous tale of a reunion between the breeder and the promising