by Kelly Spencer, for Grand River Raceway
Elora, ON — Grand River Raceway hosted its eighth annual Local Biz Night on June 5.
The popular event saw more than 60 people from 16 local businesses matched with a horse in race seven. Motion Electrical Contracting Ltd. was paired with the eventual winner Arrived Late. The Fergus, Ontario company received a trophy to display in their workplace, plus a staff party for 20 at Grand River Raceway.
Bob McClure piloted the post time favorite to a 1-1/2 length victory in 1:57.1. It was the pacer’s 17th career win and fifth this year. Craig Gilmour trains Arrived Late for owners Brett Wright and Connor Wright.
Local Biz Night is a joint-effort between the raceway, the OLG Slots at Grand River Raceway and the Centre Wellington Chamber Of Commerce.
Click here for photos from the event.
Racing continues at Grand River Raceway on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights at 6:30 p.m.