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2013-09-11T00:00:00-04:00September 11, 2013|

Team McNair dominates Grassroots at Grand River

ELORA, ON — Father and son Gregg and Doug McNair captured three of five Grassroots divisions at Grand River Raceway on Wednesday in a dominant display that secured three of their freshman pacing fillies a berth in the Grassroots Championship. The McNair's exceptional evening got under way in the first $18,000 division with Regally Ready.

2013-09-10T00:00:00-04:00September 10, 2013|

Fillies deliver surprises in Grassroots action Monday

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — The three-year-old pacing fillies were upset minded at Mohawk Racetrack on Monday evening, as only one favourite emerged victorious from four Grassroots divisions. Upfrontwhosurlady was the only top choice to get the job done, rolling home to a three and three-quarter length victory over Lyonssweetie and Hippie Chic. The 1:51.2 clocking —

2013-09-10T00:00:00-04:00September 10, 2013|

Fillies ready to rock �The Hawk’ Friday

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Fillies are in the spotlight at Mohawk Racetrack on Friday evening, as the Campbellville oval hosts Gold Series legs for the two-year-old pacing and three-year-old trotting lasses. Undefeated Bee A Magician puts her 12 race win streak on the line from Post 4 in the first of two $105,000 sophomore trotting filly

2013-09-10T00:00:00-04:00September 10, 2013|

Condren doubles in Grand River Grassroots

ELORA, ON — Just two days after scoring a Grassroots double at Hanover Raceway, Hall of Fame reinsman Steve Condren added two more Grassroots wins to his resume in Monday evening's two-year-old trotting colt action at Grand River Raceway. The Milton resident struck early, guiding division point leader Pasadena Star to a commanding seven length

2013-09-09T00:00:00-04:00September 9, 2013|

Menary trainees looking for big effort Thursday

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Thursday's Ontario Sires Stakes event at Mohawk Racetrack will mark the end of the trail for many of the province's two-year-old pacing colts and three-year-old pacing fillies, but trainer Dave Menary is hoping King Royalty and Macharoundtheclock are not among those hanging up their equipment bags Friday morning. Only the top 10

2013-09-09T00:00:00-04:00September 9, 2013|

Freshman pacing colts storm Grand River Friday

ELORA, ON — Ontario's two-year-old pacing colts return to Grand River Raceway on Friday, Sept. 13 for the first time since they thrilled fans in the 2013 edition of the Battle Of Waterloo. This year's champion Three Of Clubs headlines the group of 19 hopefuls heading to the Elora oval for three Gold Series divisions

2013-09-08T00:00:00-04:00September 8, 2013|

Dull Roar wins heavyweight bout at Clinton

CLINTON, ON — Dull Roar emerged victorious from the clash of the three-year-old pacing colt titans at Clinton Raceway on Sunday afternoon and heads into the post season on a three-race Grassroots win streak. Starting from the outside Post 7, Dull Roar and driver Jody Jamieson were sent off as the second favourites behind reigning

2013-09-07T00:00:00-04:00September 7, 2013|

Hall of Fame horsemen star in Hanover

HANOVER, ON — Driver Steve Condren and trainer Bob McIntosh, both members of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, captured a pair of two-year-old trotting filly Grassroots divisions at Hanover Raceway on Saturday evening. The longtime partners kicked off the evening's program with Lenny Mac, who cruised to an effortless four and one-quarter length

2013-09-06T00:00:00-04:00September 6, 2013|

Moms Apple Pie heads to post season in top spot

ELORA, ON — Moms Apple Pie jumped to the top of the three-year-old trotting filly point standings with her third Grassroots win of the season on Friday evening, circling the Grand River Raceway oval in 1:58.3. With Robert Shepherd in the race bike the Striking Sahbra daughter sprinted past Cardio Pump in the stretch to

2013-09-06T00:00:00-04:00September 6, 2013|

Division leader Momara faces tough field Wednesday

ELORA, ON — Grand River Raceway fans will witness a heavyweight showdown in the fourth of five two-year-old pacing filly Grassroots divisions on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Ranged along the starting gate in the eighth race will be four of the fillies currently ranked among the top 10 point earners, including division leader Momara, who has