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News - September 2003

2003-09-29T00:00:00-04:00September 29, 2003|

Cincinnati Kid all business heading into Gold Final

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — When Cincinnati Kid clocked an Ontario Sires Stakes record in his Gold Elimination at Mohawk Racetrack last week, Anne Schlichtig experienced one of the most satisfying moments of her training career. After months of patient repetition things had finally clicked for the nervous two-year-old trotting colt, who is the early favourite for

2003-09-29T00:00:00-04:00September 29, 2003|

For The Luva Moni posts impressive elimination win

DUNDAS, ON — For The Luva Moni served up an impressive Gold Elimination victory at Flamboro Downs on Sunday evening, trotting to a come-from-behind victory in 1:58.3, just two-fifths of a second off the track record for three-year-old trotting fillies. The Balanced Image lass and driver Shane Weber eased off the gate into fourth spot

2003-09-29T00:00:00-04:00September 29, 2003|

Peaceful Way flawless in Gold Final win

WINDSOR, ON — Peaceful Way's performance in Sunday's Gold Final at Windsor Raceway belied the filly's tender age and limited experience on the racetrack. The freshman trotting lass toiled on the outside through the entire mile like a seasoned veteran and then easily disposed of her peers through the stretch to score her fourth straight

2003-09-29T00:00:00-04:00September 29, 2003|

Putasmileon captures second Gold Final

CAMPBELLVILLE, ON — Putasmileon shaved a full second off his personal best capturing the $130,000 Gold Final for two-year-old pacing colts at Mohawk Racetrack on Monday evening. Leaving from Post 5 Putasmileon and driver Randy Waples watched the early movement from third and then fired to the front heading to the :56.2 half. Going by

2003-09-29T00:00:00-04:00September 29, 2003|

Please Me Please, Burning Point impressive in Ottawa

GLOUCESTER, ON — Rideau Carleton Raceway fans can look forward to an exciting showdown when Sunday's Gold Elimination winners return to the Gloucester oval for their $130,000 Gold Final next weekend. Please Me Please served notice that she will be a serious contender in the last half of the season with a 1:54.1 victory over

2003-09-29T00:00:00-04:00September 29, 2003|

Pacing colts put on speed show for Dresden finale

DRESDEN, ON — Dresden Raceway wrapped up its 2003 season with an exceptional program on Sunday afternoon, highlighted by seven lightning fast miles by the three-year-old pacing colts. Village Blitz opened the Grassroots action with a 1:57.1 score in the first division for trainer Bill Budd and owner C and I Siegel Racing Stables Ltd.

2003-09-29T00:00:00-04:00September 29, 2003|

Feathery Fame destroys Clinton speed record

CLINTON, ON — Clinton Raceway's September showcase of the Ontario Sires Stakes program wrapped up on Sunday afternoon with an outstanding speed show by the three-year-old pacing fillies. Four of the eight divisions equalled or bettered the former 1:58.1 track record for sophomore pacing fillies, and Feathery Fame simply obliterated the standard with a 1:56

2003-09-29T00:00:00-04:00September 29, 2003|

Freshman Trillium Series wraps up at Flamboro

DUNDAS, ON — Flamboro Downs hosts a trio of Trillium Series divisions for the two-year-old pacing fillies on Friday afternoon and trainer Rick McNeill is hoping his entry of Dreamcometrue and One Hot Beach can claim some of the $80,460 up for grabs at the Dundas half-mile. Dreamcometrue heads into Friday's fourth race off a

2003-09-28T00:00:00-04:00September 28, 2003|

Local filly Oh Emma captures second Grassroots win

INNISFIL, ON — Crown Royalty came within a breath of equalling the three-year-old trotting filly track record at Georgian Downs on Saturday evening. Leaving from Post 5 in the second of five Grassroots divisions, the Wesgate Crown daughter and driver Stephen Byron took command of the race heading for the three-quarters and extended their lead

2003-09-28T00:00:00-04:00September 28, 2003|

SOS Hotshot shows off in Hiawatha Grassroots

SARNIA, ON — SOS Hotshot delivered an impressive performance in Grassroots action at Hiawatha Horse Park on Saturday evening to claim her first Ontario Sires Stakes victory in a sharp 2:00.3. Mark MacDonald piloted the two-year-old trotting filly to the victory from Post 4, taking control just past the half and cruising home well in