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INNISFIL, ON — When it comes to advancing to the Grassroots post season the odds are stacked against Lucky Encounter, but trainer Barry Treen is still looking forward to racing the three-year-old pacer at Georgian Downs on Saturday. "I've only had the horse here a few weeks, but so far we're really happy with him,"

INNISFIL, ON — Two-year-old trotting filly Dayplanner wrapped up her regular season with a flawless record in Grassroots action by scoring a come-from-behind victory at Georgian Downs on Tuesday evening. With trainer Paul Walker at the helm, Dayplanner eased away from Post 5 and settled in seventh on the rail as Ithinkshestheone rolled the field

WINDSOR, ON — Your Beautiful has led a dual existence this season, competing successfully in both the Grassroots and Gold Series programs, but Stephen Gillard says if the two-year-old pacing filly delivers a strong effort at Windsor Raceway on Sunday she will finish up the season among the province's best. "I guess I'm going to

OTTAWA, ON — Rideau Carleton Raceway hosts the final round of Grassroots action for the two-year-old trotting colts this Friday, and for the first time this season Northern Victory does not have to get on a trailer to compete in the provincial program. "He's right at home," says trainer-driver Rodney Zeron, who stables the son

SARNIA, ON — With 125 points earned through her first four Grassroots starts, Angel On The Wing has already assured herself of a berth in the post season, but trainer Larry Fitzsimmons would love to see the three-year-old pacing filly wrap up the regular season on a high note this Thursday at Hiawatha Horse Park.

DUNDAS, ON — Ranked fifth and sixth heading into Friday's regular season finale at Flamboro Downs, two-year-old pacing colts Who Doesnt and Franceschetti are just a handful of the Grassroots contenders Wayne Giles hopes to be watching in the Semifinal round. "We have a few that are in and a couple on the cusp, so

DUNDAS, ON — Push has come to shove for Ontario's two-year-old pacing fillies as they wrap up their Grassroots regular season at Flamboro Downs on Wednesday afternoon. Only 20 fillies will advance into the Sept. 23 Semifinal round, and Terry Hunter is hoping Wheels To Die For is among those that elbow their way up

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Nine 3-year-old filly pacers were entered this morning (Friday) for the OSS Gold Elimination scheduled to be contested on Tuesday, September 13 at Mohawk Racetrack. The OSS rules state that if there are not more horses entered in the elimination than can compete in the Final, the elimination will be cancelled and

ELORA, ON — Rather than the call to the post for Wednesday's Grassroots event, Grand River Raceway may want to employ The Hockey Theme, as a pair of three-year-old trotting colts named in honour of Canada's game roll in behind the starting gate. First up is Vesa T, namesake of former Toronto Maple Leaf's goalie

INNISFIL, ON — On Tuesday, when most of her peers will wrap up their Grassroots season, two-year-old trotting filly Bridge On The Kwai will arrive at Georgian Downs not just for her provincial debut, but for her first lifetime start. "She wasn't mature enough so we had to wait on her," explains trainer David Byron.