Jimmy Takter will send three horses into Saturday’s C$469,000 William Wellwood Memorial at Mohawk Racetrack in Ontario.
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Foiled Again will try for history in Quillen
Foiled Again will try to win the Bobby Quillen Memorial for the second consecutive year, which if he does will push his seasonal earnings to more than $1 million for the first time in his career and make him the oldest pacer in history to win $1 million in a season.
Canadian Trotting Classic could once again impact year-end honors
The race for 3-year-old male trotter of the year heats up Saturday night with the C$1 million Canadian Trotting Classic at Mohawk Racetrack in Ontario.
Grossman hopes to continue “Ed-die” chant after Cane Pace
When Tom Grossman was a kid, he saw New York Rangers goalie Ed Giacomin knocked unconscious in a game at Madison Square Garden. The crowd began chanting “Ed-die, Ed-die” as it tried to will Giacomin to his feet.
Whatever It Takes seeks spot in Canadian Trotting Classic final
Trainer Julie Miller thinks Whatever It Takes has got what it takes to compete with the best.
Xquisite Chocolate continues to impress
Paul Kelley cannot recall whether Xquisite Chocolate was on his list of yearlings to examine at last fall’s Lexington Selected Sale, but the filly grabbed his attention anyway.
Alagna hopes Major Bombay can step up
Woodrow Wilson winner Major Bombay showed a strong kick to finish second in his Metro Pace elimination race last weekend, which might be helpful as he tries to win the prestigious C$1 million final from post No. 10 Saturday at Mohawk Racetrack.
Millers hope to ‘boogie’ the night away in Metro
Mcboogie is one of the largest horses in trainer Julie Miller’s stable. If all goes well in Canada over the next two weekends, his stature could grow to match his size.
Dreamfair Eternal rolls on after unique triple
Since 2003, when the Golden Girls made its debut on the schedule, the Patrick Fletcher-trained Dreamfair Eternal is the first mare to ever win the Golden Girls, Lady Liberty and Roses Are Red in the same year.
Homebody Arch Madness heads to Indiana for Pride In Progress Trot
For Arch Madness, there’s no place like home — which often leads to success on the road.