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News - July 2005

2005-07-07T00:00:00-04:00July 7, 2005|

Bold move earns freshman filly a Gold Final crown

DUNDAS, ON — As is often the case in the unpredictable world of two-year-old racing, the longshot finished first and the favourite finished last in the freshman pacing filly Gold Final at Flamboro Downs on Thursday afternoon. Firing out of Post 8, elimination winners Mike Sumner and Alias Seelster were anxious to have command of

2005-07-07T00:00:00-04:00July 7, 2005|

Stormont Welldone ready for speed in Ottawa Sunday

GLOUCESTER, ON — Rideau Carleton Raceway kicks off an outstanding four weeks of Ontario Sires Stakes action this Sunday when 16 talented three-year-old trotting colts arrive in Ottawa for a pair of $52,961 Gold Series Eliminations. Leading the charge into the nation's capital is reigning Gold Final winner King La Conch, who will make his

2005-07-07T00:00:00-04:00July 7, 2005|

Kay looking forward to fillies’ hometown debut

DUNDAS, ON — Flamboro Downs fans will get a second dose of two-year-old pacing filly excitement when 57 Grassroots competitors arrive at the Dundas half-mile this Sunday for their Ontario Sires Stakes debut. Caledonia resident James Kay will harness two fillies in the $105,907 event and the young trainer is ready to enjoy every minute

2005-07-06T00:00:00-04:00July 6, 2005|

Astronomical looking for elusive Gold Final win Saturday

SARNIA, ON — Over the past few weeks Dr. Ian Moore has tweaked Astronomical's routine in response to Ontario's smoggy, humid air and the three-year-old pacing colt has responded with two consecutive victories. So, while the weather may be a little cooler at Hiawatha Horse Park on Saturday night, the P.E.I. native is not making

2005-07-06T00:00:00-04:00July 6, 2005|

Babyremembermyname aiming high in second 2005 start

INNISFIL, ON — Advancing out of last weekend's Gold Elimination was the first test for Babyremembermyname. Now trainer Paul Mackenzie would like to see the three-year-old pacing filly earn a sizeable chunk of the $130,000 Gold Final purse this Saturday night at Georgian Downs. "I was looking forward to racing her and she's come back

2005-07-06T00:00:00-04:00July 6, 2005|

B Cor Rennegade impressive in elimination triumph

INNISFIL, ON — Dave Boughton was impressed with B Cor Rennegade after his qualifier and Tuesday evening's victory in Gold Elimination action at Georgian Downs did nothing to diminish the veteran reinsman's regard for the two-year-old trotting gelding. As he did in the June 28 qualifier, Boughton floated B Cor Rennegade off the starting gate

2005-07-05T00:00:00-04:00July 5, 2005|

Arthur trainees hoping for solid efforts at Woodstock

WOODSTOCK, ON — Ontario Sires Stakes excitement makes its 2005 debut at Woodstock Raceway this Saturday with an impressive line-up of three-year-old trotting colts competing for a total of $135,000 in nine Grassroots divisions. Norwich resident Doug Arthur will harness two trotters in the provincial contest, Viva Paco from Post 4 in Race 3 and

2005-07-05T00:00:00-04:00July 5, 2005|

Flawless drive earns Hombre a handful of OSS gold

FRASERVILLE, ON — After being left out of the original draw for Tuesday's two-year-old pacing colt Gold Final and sparking an Ontario Racing Commission appeal, Hombre proved he belonged in the $130,000 contest by posting an impressive 1:54.3 victory over Kawartha Downs' five-eighths mile oval. Reg Gassien gave the Astreos son an impeccable drive from

2005-07-05T00:00:00-04:00July 5, 2005|

Patsy’s Point scores smart elimination win at Mohawk

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Legendary trotting conditioner Jimmy Takter piloted Patsy's Point to victory in the fastest of four Gold Series Eliminations at Mohawk Racetrack Tuesday evening. Leaving from Post 6, Takter settled the two-year-old trotting filly in behind pacesetter Helen's Melons and bided his time through fractions of :29.1, :59.4 and 1:29.3. As the fillies

2005-07-04T00:00:00-04:00July 4, 2005|

Fabulous Flori still flawless in Grassroots action

DUNDAS, ON — Back at the Grassroots level after an unsuccessful run at the Gold Series, Armbro Cachet recorded the fastest win of eight Ontario Sires Stakes divisions at Flamboro Downs on Sunday evening. With Randy Fritz at the helm, Armbro Cachet fired out of Post 2 and controlled the pace through fractions of :27.3,