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2004-07-07T00:00:00-04:00July 7, 2004|

Lookit sharp in Gold Elimination victory

REXDALE, ON — Lookit scored a second straight victory with an impressive 1:59.3 effort in Gold Series Elimination action at Woodbine Racetrack on Tuesday evening. The two-year-old trotting filly and driver Wayne Henry led the field of 10 through fractions of :29.3, :59.3 and 1:31.4 before facing a serious challenge, and then dug deep to

2004-07-07T00:00:00-04:00July 7, 2004|

In Conchnito headlines sophomore trot at Kawartha

FRASERVILLE, ON — Kawartha Downs kicks off its 2004 Ontario Sires Stakes season on Saturday evening with a visit from the talented three-year-old trotting colts, led by reigning Gold Final winner In Conchnito. Owned by trainer Robert McIntosh of LaSalle, Dave Boyle of Bowmanville and CSX Stables of Liberty Center, OH, In Conchnito captured the

2004-07-06T00:00:00-04:00July 6, 2004|

Top fillies face off in Grassroots division Saturday

SUDBURY, ON — Sudbury Downs continues its three-week run of Ontario Sires Stakes action on Saturday night with five Grassroots divisions for the three-year-old trotting fillies. Fresh off a very impressive performance at Clinton Raceway that saw the three-year-old trotting filly track record lowered by SOS Hotshot, the fillies are at the peak of their

2004-07-06T00:00:00-04:00July 6, 2004|

McCall Magic hoping for third straight in Gold Final

REXDALE, ON — Fresh off an Ontario Sires Stakes record in elimination action last week, McCall Magic leads the three-year-old trotting fillies back to Woodbine Racetrack on Friday for their second $130,000 Gold Final. The Angus Hall daughter and driver Steve Condren impressed Woodbine fans last week when they hit the wire two lengths ahead

2004-07-05T00:00:00-04:00July 5, 2004|

Armbro Berlin looks to join Gold Elimination club

DUNDAS, ON — Ontario Sires Stakes action roars back into Flamboro Downs on Friday afternoon with two Gold Series Eliminations for the exciting three-year-old pacing fillies. After two Gold Series events no filly has emerged as the clear stand-out and Friday's event promises to feature two more hotly contested races. Among the fillies hoping to

2004-07-05T00:00:00-04:00July 5, 2004|

Filly faces uphill battle in Gold Final Thursday

REXDALE, ON — Woodbine Racetrack's outstanding Ontario Sires Stakes line up continues on Thursday evening with the $130,000 Gold Final for the impressive two-year-old pacing fillies. After posting the fastest elimination win last week Babyremembermyname achieved her first taste of fame, but trainer Rod Hennessy is doubtful the filly will get a second look at

2004-07-05T00:00:00-04:00July 5, 2004|

Hard luck colt hopes for change in fortunes

GLOUCESTER, ON — After spending the month of June taking on the best North America has to offer, Ontario's top three-year-old pacing colts return to Gold Series action Thursday evening at Rideau Carleton Raceway. Hoping to break the jinx that has affected each of his starts away from the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) tracks is

2004-07-05T00:00:00-04:00July 5, 2004|

Armbro Chivalry a surprise Gold Final champion

REXDALE, ON — Ten of the top two-year-old pacing colts in Ontario forced Woodbine Racetrack fans to their feet on Monday evening with an outstanding performance in their first $130,000 Gold Final. The race featured three lead changes through the mile and a finish that saw the top three competitors separated by a mere half

2004-07-05T00:00:00-04:00July 5, 2004|

Trace Of Class hunts for second straight win Thursday

SARNIA, ON — Ontario's talented three-year-old trotting colts resume their Grassroots schedule on Thursday evening at Hiawatha Horse Park with 69 colts competing for a total of $120,000 in eight Ontario Sires Stakes divisions. Among the colts Hiawatha fans will have an opportunity to see in action is Central Huron Trotting Series winner Trace Of

2004-07-04T00:00:00-04:00July 4, 2004|

Nunnery’s Luck sharp in Hanover Grassroots

HANOVER, ON — Young reinsmen Jody Jamieson and Ray McLean, Jr. each scored two wins on Saturday night's Grassroots card at Hanover Raceway, but it was veteran William "Bud" Fritz who delivered the fastest mile of the freshman pacing filly event when he steered Nunnery's Luck to a 1:59 victory in the second race. The

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