For the connections of T C I, it was a win-win result as the rookie trotter not only took Saturday (August 26) evening’s C$620,000 William Wellwood Memorial for two-year-olds but also earned a golden ticket to contest the prestigious Mohawk Million.
Author: by Chris Lomon, for Woodbine Communications
Bythemissal, Tattoo Artist take Canadian Pacing Derby Elims
Bythemissal won by total knockout and Tattoo Artist nailed victory in the final strides of their respective C$50,000 eliminations for the Canadian Pacing Derby on Saturday (August 26) night at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Scioto Downs announce race date changes
With the end of the live race meet drawing near, Eldorado Scioto Downs wants to remind horsemen and fans of the schedule change for the last three weeks.
Tomas takes Vernon feature, Dalious wins five
Tomas (Artie Dick) flew home late to capture the $8,500 Open Pace on Saturday (August 26) at Vernon Downs.
Covered Bridge wins Robert J. Kane Memorial at Batavia Downs
A large trackside crowd was treated to a robust card of racing at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (Aug. 26) that was headlined by the track’s signature event, the $75,000 Robert J. Kane Memorial Invitational Pace. A full field of eight top Open pacers went postward with Covered Bridge taking the winner’s share of the purse after a dominating finish.
Drawn Impression makes a strong impression in Peaceful Way Final
Drawn Impression flaunted her fleet-of-foot flair in Saturday’s C$425,000 Peaceful Way final at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Caviart Belle earns stakes record in Eternal Camantion
Odds-on choice Caviart Belle toured the Woodbine Mohawk Park oval under a tight grip from Yannick Gingras to eclipse a decade-old record in winning the C$114,350 second of two divisions for the Eternal Camnation Stakes, for two-year-old pacing fillies, on Saturday (August 26) night.
Sweet Oliver scores impressively at Northville
Six-year-old pacing gelding Sweet Oliver (Three Olives – Sugar Biscuit) and driver Ed Hennessey clocked the fastest mile on the 10 race program Saturday (August 26) night in 1:54.
Incommunicado scores in Pocono feature
Incommunicado kept alive an impressive winning streak when he dominated the featured Open trot on Saturday (August 26) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. The race carried the day’s top purse of $30,000.
Posner named SBOANJ board member
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey’s board of directors would like to welcome its newest member Michael Posner of Jackson, New Jersey. He is filling a vacancy in the driver/trainer category from earlier this year.