Rob Fellows had circled Hip #54 in his notebook well before the tall, sleek horse set foot into the sales ring. It was a moment he had anticipated and prepared for, the one when the trotter who would become known as Logan Park entered the building at the London Select Yearling Sale in October 2019.
Category: Grand Circuit News
Determination fuels ‘Ardan’ success
When owner Bill Peshina bought Irish-bred pacer Oakwood Ardan in late December, he said he was just hoping for a nice racehorse he could watch every week and be proud of. Eight months and 10 wins later, Peshina added, “He’s sure done that for me.” Oakwood Ardan, trained by Robert Cleary, will make his next start Saturday in the C$540,000 Canadian Pacing Derby at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
It’s My Show seeks more Mohawk magic in Pacing Derby
Although his first three years on the Grand Circuit left his connections wanting more at times, there is no doubt It’s My Show knows how to captivate an audience on the big stage.
Woodbine Mohawk Park hosts Grand Circuit action this week
Grand Circuit racing will take place at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Friday (Aug. 23) and Saturday (Aug. 24).
R Dutchess out to reign in Peaceful Way
After taking her Peaceful Way Stakes elimination with one of the fastest win times ever by a 2-year-old female trotter in Canada — only Special Way, Mission Brief and Manchego have been quicker — R Dutchess will look to duplicate her mother’s accomplishment by capturing Saturday’s (Aug. 24) C$390,000 final at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Grand Circuit star power Friday and Saturday at Mohawk
While the Canadian Pacing Derby didn’t require eliminations, there is no shortage of star power this weekend at Woodbine Mohawk Park as Grand Circuit stakes action heats up in a big way over the Friday (Aug. 23) and Saturday (Aug. 24) cards.
No eliminations needed for Canadian Pacing Derby
This year’s Canadian Pacing Derby at Woodbine Mohawk Park will not require eliminations after 11 older pacers were entered on Tuesday.
Vernissage Grif joins MGM Yonkers International Trot field
The field for the $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot continues to take shape and Monday (Aug. 19) Yonkers Raceway officially announced the addition of Vernissage Grif as a second Italian representative.
Young hopes for best effort from It’s My Show
Harness racing owner and breeder Richard Young is hoping for a big effort from his million-dollar winning pacer It’s My Show (Sweet Lou) in Sunday’s C$200,000 Prix d’Ete at the Hippodrome 3R in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec.
Jiggy Jog and Castor The Star join MGM Yonkers International Trot field
A pair of Swedish breds — Jiggy Jog and Castor The Star — have received the fourth and fifth invitations for the $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot. The 1-1/4 mile event is slated for Sept. 7 over the historic oval at Yonkers Raceway.