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2017-08-05T00:00:00-04:00August 5, 2017|

McClure triumphs in Grassroots and Dream Of Glory

Kicking off the entertainment on Dream Of Glory Night at Hanover Raceway Saturday, three-year-old pacing filly Shewearsthepants cruised to both her sixth straight victory and the top of the division standings. Starting from Post 4 driver Mike Saftic of Campbellville, ON sent Shewearsthepants straight to the front and the heavy favourites never faced a challenge,

2017-08-03T00:00:00-04:00August 3, 2017|

Novice trotting colts duel to Grassroots victory at Mohawk

The rain did not dampen the efforts of the two-year-old trotting colts in their third Grassroots outing at Mohawk Racetrack on Thursday evening as both divisions featured lively finishes. The first $19,500 contest saw Smart Pick seize early command and lead the field to a :28.3 opening quarter. Heading down the backstretch Randy Waples tipped

2017-08-03T00:00:00-04:00August 3, 2017|

Grassroots fillies part of Dream Of Glory festivities in Hanover

Three Grassroots divisions of sophomore pacing fillies will serve as the opening act on Hanover Raceway's annual Dream Of Glory night this Saturday, August 5. "It's a big night," said Walkerton, ON native Gregg McNair, who will send out two fillies in the Grassroots contest. "It's a good spot; it's a good atmosphere there all

2017-08-01T00:00:00-04:00August 1, 2017|

First Gold win takes Levitation to top of the division

Levitation rose to the top of the two-year-old trotting colt class with a gate-to-wire victory in Gold Series action at Mohawk Racetrack on Tuesday, August 1. Starting from Post 4 driver Doug McNair of Guelph, ON sent the fan favourite directly to the front and set a very conservative tempo. Through fractions of :30, 1:00.2