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2005-06-25T00:00:00-04:00June 25, 2005|

Sultry summer evening results in upsets at Mohawk

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Friday evening's Gold Elimination action at Mohawk Racetrack saw a pair of unheralded three-year-old trotting colts earn their first Ontario Sires Stakes victories. In the first of two eliminations, Reserved Image and Kelvin Rose cruised from gate-to-wire in 1:57, easily turning back a pair of challenges from fan favourite Brancaleone. "He came

2005-06-24T00:00:00-04:00June 24, 2005|

Freshmen kick off OSS season at Kawartha Tuesday

FRASERVILLE, ON — Hot summer temperatures always signal one thing in Ontario harness racing, the much anticipated debut of the two-year-old future stars. This year Kawartha Downs hosts the first freshman event of the season, with 43 two-year-old pacing colts eager to wage their first Sires Stakes battle in five Gold Series Eliminations on Tuesday

2005-06-23T00:00:00-04:00June 23, 2005|

Filly dreams of Gold Series success Sunday

WINDSOR, ON — When Dream On Bernie started to run a fever just before the Gold Series season opener in May, trainer George Zirnis opted to skip the top tier event and race in the Grassroots contest two weeks later. Now, as the three-year-old trotting fillies gear up for their second Gold event at Windsor

2005-06-21T00:00:00-04:00June 21, 2005|

Trotting colt looks to rebound from disappointment Friday

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Reigning Gold Final champion Northern Ensign will begin defence of his title in the second of two Gold Series Eliminations at Mohawk Racetrack on Friday. After making a break in the elimination round for the Goodtimes Stake at Woodbine on June 11, the three-year-old trotting colt will be looking to restore his

2005-06-21T00:00:00-04:00June 21, 2005|

Lady D M and Battin cruise to second Gold Final win

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Lady D M's fans were out in force at Mohawk Racetrack on Monday evening and the three-year-old pacing filly did not disappoint them, earning her second straight Gold Final title with a personal best 1:52 effort. "We have a big family ourselves and a big following for her," said owner Walter Parkinson

2005-06-18T00:00:00-04:00June 18, 2005|

Fabulous Flori collects second Grassroots trophy

ELORA, ON — Fabulous Flori took early command of the leaderboard with her second Grassroots win of the season in Ontario Sires Stakes action at Grand River Raceway on Friday. Driver Dave Boughton fired the three-year-old pacing filly off the starting gate from Post 1 and the pair clocked fractions of :28.3 and :59 before

2005-06-17T00:00:00-04:00June 17, 2005|

Henry scores a pair in Trillium action Thursday

SARNIA, ON — Four time Johnston Cup winner Ross Henry demonstrated his skill at Hiawatha Horse Park on Thursday night, sending out a pair of winners and one runner-up in Trillium Series action for the three-year-old trotting fillies. Kicking off Henry's successful evening was Grassroots regular Kind Gesture, who powered to the front from Post

2005-06-16T00:00:00-04:00June 16, 2005|

Ashley And Gloria makes impressive leap into Gold Series

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Heading into last week's elimination round, Ashley And Gloria's connections figured they were taking one shot at the Gold Series before heading back down to the Grassroots program. However, a 1:55.1 elimination win and a berth in Monday night's $130,000 Gold Final at Mohawk Racetrack have caused a dramatic shift in the

2005-06-15T00:00:00-04:00June 15, 2005|

Ja El Abe earns Grassroots hardware at Georgian Downs

INNISFIL, ON — Ja El Abe picked up his first lifetime victory in Grassroots action at Georgian Downs on Tuesday evening, circling his local oval in a smart 1:59.2. Leaving from Post 6, the three-year-old trotting colt and driver Michael Langdon tucked in behind pacesetter Wolfman Hall through fractions of :28.3, :58.4 and 1:28.2 before

2005-06-14T00:00:00-04:00June 14, 2005|

Fillies battle through slop to Gold Elimination victory

REXDALE, ON — Ontario's top three-year-old pacing fillies proved they have mastered the art of racing in the mud after heavy rain dampened a trio of Gold Series divisions at Woodbine Racetrack on Monday evening. Having raced over off tracks in all four of their provincial starts this season, the fillies once again rose to