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Sandra2021-06-08T15:09:38-04:00June 8, 2021|
With harness racing set to resume in Ontario on June 11, Ontario Racing has released the revised Ontario Sires Stakes schedule. The 2021 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) season will now kick off on Canada Day, Thursday, July 1, at Woodbine Mohawk Park with Gold Series Legs for the three-year-old trotting colts and fillies. The Grassroots
Sandra2021-05-21T14:10:10-04:00May 21, 2021|
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 25 at 7 pm Eastern, 8 pm Atlantic, on what would have been “Beach’s” 16th birthday, for the virtual launch of “Somebeachsomewhere: The Harness Racing Legend from a One-Horse Stable”. During this special, live, online conversation, author Marjorie Simmins will be joined by Somebeachsomewhere’s trainer and part-owner Brent MacGrath,
Sandra2021-05-13T12:31:43-04:00May 13, 2021|
In response to the current suspension of live racing due to the provincial stay-at-home order, Ontario Racing’s Standardbred Horse Improvement Program (SIP) Committee is reviewing the 2021 Ontario Sires Stakes and Prospect Series schedules. While the current stay-at-home order expires May 19, the Ontario government indicated earlier this week that the order may be extended
Sandra2021-04-29T13:59:58-04:00April 29, 2021|
Resolve (Muscle Hill x Anikawiesahalee) Highlights: Race record: 2, 1:55.2; 3, 1:54.1; 4, 1:50.4 ($2,743,033) First crop races in 2021; positive early reports about how the two-year-olds are training. An exceptional trotter who raced in North America and internationally during a five year racing career. 2015 winner of the Older Trotting Horse O'Brien Award.
Sandra2021-04-26T13:28:12-04:00April 26, 2021|
Artspeak (Western Ideal x The Art Museum) — New Image Media photo Highlights: Race record: p, 2, 1:50.2s; 3, 1:47.4 ($1,770,980) Winner of 2014 O'Brien and USHWA Dan Patch Two-year-old Pacer of the Year awards At two, winner of Bluegrass Series division, Governors Cup Final, Metro Pace elimination and Final, Nassagaweya Stakes division, and
Sandra2021-04-22T13:44:36-04:00April 22, 2021|
Flanagan Memory (Kadabra x Classy Stacy) Highlights: His first crop is set to race in 2021 Race record: 2, 1:56.2; 3, 1:53s; 4, 1:52.4s, 1:51.2s-'16 ($1,674,499) At two, winner of Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Elimination At three, winner of the Goodtimes, three OSS Gold Series Legs and the OSS Super Final At five, winner
Sandra2021-04-19T12:57:26-04:00April 19, 2021|
Jimmy Freight (Sportswriter x Allamerican Summer) — Vicki Wright photo Highlights: Race record: p, 2, 1:52.3s; 3, 1:48.3s; 1:48.1s -'19 ($1,457,405) Fastest and richest son of Sportswriter 2018 O'Brien Award Winner for Three-Year-Old Pacing Colts At two, two-time Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg winner At three, undefeated in five OSS starts, including the
Sandra2021-04-15T15:53:02-04:00April 15, 2021|
Alarm Detector (Chapter Seven x Final Countdown) Highlights: Standing his second full season with a small crop of two-year-olds hitting the track in 2022 Race record: 2, 1:52.4s ($398,848) Dam Final Countdown is a full-sister to Ken Warkentin (3, 1:52.3m, $1,066,946) and Holiday Road (3, 1:52.4m, $426,200) At two, winner of his elimination and
Sandra2021-04-12T13:46:30-04:00April 12, 2021|
Believeinbruiser (Mach Three x Believeinyourdream) — True Nature Communications photo Highlights: Race record: p, 3, 1:53s ($249,654) Sire of Second Bruiser, undefeated in four Grassroots starts in 2020, including his Semi-Final and the two-year-old pacing colt Grassroots Championship, all in 1:51.4 Sire of Bugger Bruiser (p, 4, 1:49.3 $601,917), winner of the 2013 two-year-old
Sandra2021-04-08T12:28:18-04:00April 8, 2021|
Stag Party (Bettors Delight x My Lady Day) — New Image Media photo Highlights: Race record: p, 2, 1:50.4s; 2, 1:52.3h -'18 ($962,645) $125,000 yearling at the 2017 Harrisburg Sale At two, winner of $890,000 Metro Pace Final in 1:50.4 by four lengths, Metro elimination, Nassagaweya Stakes division and two Ontario Sire Stakes Gold
