by Kelly Spencer, Mgr. Marketing & Communications, Grand River Raceway

Elora, ON — Grand River Raceway kicked off its 2014 season on Monday (June 2) and the night was highlighted by Maddysonofagun in the fifth annual Local Biz Night race.

The popular event saw more than 120 people from 21 local businesses paired with a horse in race nine. Horizon Furniture scored its third consecutive Local Biz Night trophy, and shared Monday night’s triumph with Bensol Consulting Inc. and Beyond Rewards Inc. The three businesses received a trophy to display in their workplace and an equal share of a staff party for 20 at Grand River Raceway.

The 1-1/2 length victory in 1:56.1 granted Maddysonofagun his first season’s win and ninth lifetime. The homebred 3-1 shot is trained by Larry Ainsworth and co-owned with Shelley Ainsworth and Martwest Racing Stable.

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.