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2001-10-29T00:00:00-05:00October 29, 2001|

Ifihadyourluck scores upset in Gold Elimination

WINDSOR, OCT. 27, 2001 — Ifihadyourluck turned the tables on Pacific Titan in the Gold Series Elimination for two-year-old pacing colts at Windsor Raceway on Saturday night. In their last three meetings Pacific Titan has finished ahead of Ifihadyourluck, but on Saturday the Brad McNinch trainee eked out a neck victory over his rival in

2001-10-26T00:00:00-04:00October 26, 2001|

Sophomores impressive in spite of chilly temperatures

SARNIA, OCT. 25, 2001 — In spite of the raw weather which swept across Ontario on Thursday evening the province's top three-year-old trotters and pacers delivered eight impressive performances in their Grassroots Semifinals at Sarnia's Hiawatha Horse Park. Fans were treated to the full spectre of excitement the Ontario Sires Stakes competitors have delivered all

2001-10-25T00:00:00-04:00October 25, 2001|

Goth Vader battles the Gold force Saturday

WINDSOR, OCT. 24, 2001 — Just seven two-year-old pacing colts will compete in the last Gold Series Elimination of the season on Saturday night at Windsor Raceway and Michael Dresser is hoping the small field works to his colt's advantage. Goth Vader is making his first start in Ontario Sires Stakes action after enjoying the

2001-10-25T00:00:00-04:00October 25, 2001|

Pacing colts primed for last Gold Elimination

DUNDAS, OCT. 24, 2001 — After a season of gritty Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series competition the three-year-old pacing colts are set for their last Gold Elimination showdown on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Flamboro Downs. Races 2 and 8 on Flamboro's 3 pm program, the Gold Elimination races for the talented pacing colts will offer

2001-10-25T00:00:00-04:00October 25, 2001|

Freshmen fired up for Grass Roots Semifinals

WINDSOR, OCT. 24, 2001 — After spending all season impressing harness racing fans across the province, the top two-year-old Ontario Sires Stakes competitors will move into the final stages of their freshman campaign at Windsor Raceway on Friday night. The top 16 points earners from each division will battle for $160,000 in eight Grass Roots

2001-10-24T00:00:00-04:00October 24, 2001|

4-H Horse Club Members at the Royal

October 22, 2001 (Guelph, Ontario) - 4-H Horse Club members from across the province will be coming to the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto, on Monday, November 5th to participate in a special Horse Club program, which will include judging and showmanship clinics and a chance to explore the Royal Winter Fair. The program held at

2001-10-24T00:00:00-04:00October 24, 2001|

Pacing fillies sharp for last Gold Eliminations

CAMPBELLVILLE, OCT. 23, 2001 — With the season ending Super Final night less then three weeks away, sixteen three-year-old pacing fillies are set for their last Gold Series Elimination showdown on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Mohawk Racetrack. Kevin McMaster of Guelph is hoping that a good draw for his two entries will earn him a

2001-10-24T00:00:00-04:00October 24, 2001|

McIntosh fillies primed for last Gold event

WINDSOR, OCT. 23, 2001 — Windsor Raceway hosts an impressive line up of Ontario Sires Stakes action this weekend, beginning with two Gold Series Eliminations for the two-year-old trotting fillies on Friday. Twelve fillies will compete for a total of $98,808, including a pair from trainer Bob McIntosh's Windsor barn. McIntosh will harness Direct Dial

2001-10-24T00:00:00-04:00October 24, 2001|

Western Fair hosts Gold Eliminations Friday

LONDON, OCT. 23, 2001 — The 2001 Ontario Sires Stakes season is winding down and that means that the two-year-old pacing fillies are set for one last Gold Series Elimination at London's Western Fair Raceway on Friday, Oct. 26. Scheduled as Races 9 and 11 on London's Friday evening program, the provincial paces will each

2001-10-24T00:00:00-04:00October 24, 2001|

Zirnis preps trotting duo for London Gold event

LONDON, OCT. 23, 2001 — It may be pouring rain, but the oval at London's Western Fair Raceway is firmly set to host a pair of Gold Series Elimination races for two-year-old trotting colts on Saturday, Oct. 27. Scheduled as Races 5 and 9 on the half-mile track's Saturday evening card, the two Ontario Sires