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By Chris Lomon/Woodbine Communications MILTON, August 24, 2024 – Monalishi, in rein to James MacDonald, rocketed home in record fashion to win a thrilling renewal of the $390,000 Peaceful Way final, Saturday evening at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The trot for rookie fillies saw Royal Mission blast off the wings to take the early lead, as

HANOVER, Ont., Aug. 24, 2024 – It was a big day for owner Determination Stable, trainer Luc Blais and driver Louis-Philippe Roy Saturday as the Ontario Sires Stakes 50th Anniversary celebration tour made its stop at Hanover Raceway. The combination of the Montreal-based stable, Blais and Roy swept the two $20,000 OSS Grassroots divisions for

By Melissa Keith When Ontario Sires Stakes three-year-old pacing fillies assembled in Race 8 Friday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park, one fact was clear: Its A Love Thing didn’t scare away her competition. With only two losses this year, the Bettors Delight-Love For Sail daughter is North America’s richest and second-fastest this year for her

HANOVER, Ont., Aug. 22, 2024 – The Ontario Sires Stakes 50th Anniversary celebration tour will be making a stop at Hanover Raceway Saturday, Aug. 24, highlighted by an 11-race card that includes the Balanced Image Final and a pair of Grassroots Series races. Taking place in Races 2 and 4, the $20,000 Grassroots Series events

By Robert Smith The OSS is celebrating its 50th anniversary season this year with special anniversary dates at tracks around the province where fans will be able to watch OSS Gold, Grassroots and Prospect Series races, enjoy giveaways and more. Don’t miss the next celebration date as our tour heads to Hanover Raceway, where you

By Melissa Keith Seven three-year-old male pacers took to the track under rainy skies at Woodbine Mohawk Park for Ontario Sires Stakes Gold leg No. 4 Friday night. Like A Glove was scratched due to illness and show wagering was subsequently not offered on the race. North America Cup champion Nijinsky, who was third among

MILTON, Aug. 15, 2024 – If you weren’t paying attention, you would probably think you were experiencing some déjà vu when it came to the two $150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Mid-Season Finals that were held at Woodbine Mohawk Park Thursday night. The combination of driver James MacDonald, trainer Nick Gallucci and owner Millar Farms

By Standardbred Canada A former Ontario Sires Stakes champion and a fresh face graced the winner's circle at Grand River Raceway after starring in a pair of Gold Series divisions for three-year-old trotting colts and geldings on Wednesday evening, Aug. 14. Reigning OSS divisional champion Willowtime returned to winning form in the first $95,000 Gold

By Standardbred Canada Two $95,000 divisions of the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series were contested on Monday (Aug. 12) evening at Grand River Raceway as the fourth leg with victories captured by top fillies R Liza and Willys Home Run. R Liza won half of her eight starts as a freshman, producing over $100,000 in

INNISFIL, Ont., Aug. 11, 2024 – The Ontario Sires Stakes 50th Anniversary celebration tour made its way to Georgian Downs Sunday, with a trio of $20,000 Grassroots Series races and two $8,000 Prospect Series races on Earl Rowe Memorial Trot night. All three Grassroots events were for three-year-old trotting fillies with Love Those Legs (Kadabra),