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2003-08-02T00:00:00-04:00August 2, 2003|

Rocket N Rollit sharp in Woodbine Gold Elimination

REXDALE, ON — In the first of three Gold Series events scheduled for the Civic Holiday weekend, Woodbine Racetrack fans were treated to an impressive display by the three-year-old pacing fillies on Friday evening. Rocket N Rollit reeled off the fastest of the two Gold Eliminations, stopping the clock at 1:52.1 with an sharp come-from-behind

2003-08-02T00:00:00-04:00August 2, 2003|

Freshman pacing fillies impress Woodstock fans

WOODSTOCK, ON — Soutine Hanover captured the fastest of eight Grassroots divisions at Woodstock Raceway on Saturday afternoon with an impressive come-from-behind effort in 2:00. The Rustler Hanover daughter and driver Greg Wright, Jr. sat fourth throughout the mile and stepped off a smart last quarter to capture the one and a half length victory.

2003-08-01T00:00:00-04:00August 1, 2003|

Henry trio looking for Gold on last Industry Day

ELMIRA, ON — Ross Henry will send out a trio of elimination winners in the $130,000 Gold Final on Elmira Raceway's Industry Day program Monday, but the Arthur resident will have to wait for a phone call to find out where the two-year-old trotting fillies finish. "I won't even be there," says the veteran horseman.

2003-07-31T00:00:00-04:00July 31, 2003|

In Conchnito rolls Lucky Number 7 for Final

WINDSOR, ON — When Ontario's highly talented two-year-old trotting colts return to Windsor Raceway on Sunday for their second $130,000 Gold Final, trainer Bob McIntosh is hoping that seven continues to be In Conchnito's lucky number. The King Conch son posted an impressive 1:59.3 victory, the fastest of four eliminations, from Post 7 last weekend

2003-07-31T00:00:00-04:00July 31, 2003|

Klemencic hoping colts show true colours at Quinte

BELLEVILLE, ON — Quinte Raceway has attracted 66 talented three-year-old pacing colts for Monday afternoon's Grassroots event, the third on the colts' 2003 Ontario Sires Stakes schedule. For Stan Klemencic of Trenton the event will serve as a proving ground for Close The Bank and Artistic Bunny, a pair of talented freshman who have failed

2003-07-31T00:00:00-04:00July 31, 2003|

Trotters and fans will cash in at Dresden Monday

DRESDEN, ON — Dresden Raceway offers up a tremendous matinee program this holiday Monday. Five Grassroots divisions of two-year-old trotting colts will keep the action lively on the track, while 16 draws in the Chatham Daily News "Big Cash and Prize Giveaway" will have fans on the edge of their seats through the remainder of

2003-07-31T00:00:00-04:00July 31, 2003|

For The Luva Moni taking owners on a joy ride

REXDALE, ON — After hosting Gold Eliminations for the three-year-old pacing fillies and colts on Friday and Saturday, Woodbine Racetrack turns the spotlight on the three-year-old trotting fillies Monday night as the talented youngsters compete in their third Gold Series event. Leading the group of 13 into battle on Monday is Canadian Breeders Champion For

2003-07-31T00:00:00-04:00July 31, 2003|

Los Angeles captures second Gold Elimination

WINDSOR, ON — Los Angeles scored the fastest win of four Gold Series Eliminations at Windsor Raceway on Wednesday evening, stopping the clock in a smart 1:55.2. The Robert McIntosh trainee took control of he ninth race just past the quarter pole and set the tempo for the remainder of the mile, cruising under the

2003-07-30T00:00:00-04:00July 30, 2003|

Marlow United back in the Grassroots game

FRASERVILLE, ON — When the three-year-old pacing fillies step onto the track for the tenth race at Kawartha Downs on Saturday night, George Graham is just hoping Marlow United gets back to the paddock safely. In her last Grassroots start, at Hiawatha Horse Park on June 19, the filly was in a serious accident that

2003-07-29T00:00:00-04:00July 29, 2003|

Henrys capture three of four Gold Elims at Elmira

ELMIRA, ON — When Wayne and Trevor Henry packed their gear on Monday night before heading to Elmira Raceway, the Arthur residents were careful to include their maps to the winner's circle. The brothers each drove in two Gold Eliminations, with Trevor capturing two and Wayne winning another to qualify a trio of two-year-old trotting

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