The official draw took place Tuesday morning for three Sobeys Gold Cup & Saucer trials that will lead up to the 54th edition on Saturday (Aug. 17) at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
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Ken Weingartner’s Hambletonian Day Notebook
Harness Racing Communications’ Ken Weingartner is emptying the notebook in preparation for Hambletonian Day.
Canadian Fielding loaded for run at Hambletonian
In the world of harness racing, John Fielding is one of the more prominent owners and there aren’t many stakes events the Toronto resident hasn’t won.
Pontones look for return to Hambletonian winner’s circle
It might be a longshot for Tom and Lou Pontone to visit the winner’s circle again in Saturday’s $1.21 million Hambletonian Stakes, but that is better than no shot.
Stewart seeks elusive Hambletonian crown with Creatine
Creatine is coming into this year’s edition of the trotting classic without the fanfare of his famous father and trainer Bob Stewart is hoping this colt will be able to accomplish what his sire could not.
Sylvester drives for five with Spider Blue Chip
Chuck Sylvester says it takes some luck to win the Hambletonian. It also takes a well-prepared horse.
Graham to make long overdue return to Hambletonian with Punxsutawney
Jerry Graham once drove in the Hambletonian Stakes, but he considers his return to the race as an owner on Saturday an even more special occasion.
Hambletonian leads busy weekend of Grand Circuit stakes
The big Grand Circuit weekend program at the Meadowlands is led by the $1.21 million Hambletonian, the second leg of trotting’s Triple Crown for 3-year-olds.
Father Patrick (the racehorse) is making his namesake proud
When the Rev. Patrick McDonnell found out there was a 2-year-old named after him, he was flattered. He also was a little perplexed.
Posts drawn for Hambletonian, Hambletonian Oaks
The $1.2 million Hambletonian, the second leg of trotting’s Triple Crown, drew a field of 23 for this Saturday (Aug. 3) at Meadowlands Racetrack.