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Dave Briggs2026-09-29T16:45:10-04:00September 30, 2026|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by Claus Andersen
Ten years ago, trainer John Pentland could barely scrape together the money to buy an inexpensive yearling. Then his fate changed for the better. Today, he is campaigning a pair of Grade 1-winning Bulldog Hanover offspring. Ontario trainer John Pentland said winning the Little Brown Jug was never on his bucket list. That’s not because
Dave Briggs2026-09-29T10:22:02-04:00September 29, 2026|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by New Image Media
The reigning Canadian and U.S. Horse of the Year won the final Gold leg of the year to top the standings with three Gold victories. Beau Jangles’ next start will be at The Red Mile this Saturday on the Kentucky Futurity Day card. Beau Jangles claimed top spot in the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) 2026
Dave Briggs2026-09-25T20:17:13-04:00September 25, 2026|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by New Image Media
Shes A Bulldog kicked home with authority to win the lone $150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg 5 division for 3-year-old pacing fillies on Friday (Sept. 25) at Woodbine Mohawk Park in a career-best 1:49.2. Sent off as the 4-1 third choice in the field of six, following the scratch of Cold Creek Cali,
Dave Briggs2026-09-16T09:31:14-04:00September 21, 2026|
The Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold, Grassroots and Prospect Series Finals are just around the corner, and participants are encouraged to check their current point standings and eligibility on the OSS website. If your horse has made the minimum number of starts and has accumulated points in their respected divisions, you are encouraged to enter
Dave Briggs2026-09-12T23:17:01-04:00September 12, 2026|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by New Image Media
Touchedbyanangel posted a 1:52.1 career-best win, and pushed his lifetime earnings to brink of $500,000 in the lone $150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg 5 division for 3-year-old trotting colts on Saturday (Sept. 12) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Sent off as 9-5 second choice in the field of six, Touchedbyanangel and red-hot driver Doug
Dave Briggs2026-09-11T23:16:25-04:00September 11, 2026|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by New Image Media
Cher Hill blasted up the inside and pulled away from the field to dominate the lone $150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg 5 division for 3-year-old trotting fillies on Friday (Sept. 11) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Sent off as 7-5 second choice in the field of 10, Cher Hill, driven by Doug McNair, won
Dave Briggs2026-09-21T14:06:11-04:00September 11, 2026|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by New Image Media
The series, which is in its eighth year, is now open to both Ontario Sired and/or Bred horses. There are no nominating or starting fees. Owners of Ontario Bred horses now have additional opportunities to receive a return on their investment. For the first time, the $1.42 million Harvest Series at Woodbine Mohawk Park is
Dave Briggs2026-09-05T23:59:09-04:00September 5, 2026|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by New Image Media
The father-and-son team of trainer Gregg McNair and driver Doug McNair won both of the $100,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg 4 divisions for 2-year-old pacing colts on Saturday (Sept. 5) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. TH Theo posted his first Gold victory and Atlas Ross remained undefeated. In the first division (race 6), 14-1
Dave Briggs2026-09-05T23:16:22-04:00September 5, 2026|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by New Image Media
Waves Of Fortune edged out a nose victory in a thrilling three-filly photo in the lone $150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg 4 division for 2-year-old pacers on Saturday (Sept. 5) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. James MacDonald drove the daughter of Bettors Delight—Cozy Beach to the career-best 1:50.3 victory. Sent off as the 3-5
Dave Briggs2026-09-04T23:13:38-04:00September 4, 2026|
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King Of The North fillies Major Contender and Flawless Lady each won a $100,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg 4 division for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday (Sept. 4) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. In the first division (race 5), Major Contender (above), sent off at 6-1 in the field of nine, led gate-to-wire for
