by Greg Gangle – WEG Media

Campbellville, ON — Tonight at Mohawk Racetrack four Ontario Sires Stakes Gold eliminations took place for 2-year-old trotting fillies. The top two finishers from each elimination advanced to the C$130,000 final plus two third place finishers.

A mild upset occurred in the first elimination at Beach Party As stopped the timer in 1:59.3.

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In the first elimination Beach Party As stopped the timer in 1:59.3.

The Kadabra filly left the gate from post six for driver Peter Wallinder and struck the front before the opening panel of :29.3. Racetime favorite Luvumeanit made a break in stride going into the first turn.

As the field marched towards the half, Beach Party As was attacked on the outside from Harlow Seelster and driver Jason Brewer.

Brewer and Harlow Seelster took the field past the half in 1:00.1 and three-quarters in 1:30.1.

Julie Labelle and driver George Zirnis launched a first-over attack around the final turn but was unable to advance.

Down the stretch Beach Party As attacked Harlow Seelster and was victorious for trainer Anette Lorentzon. Harlow Seelster held on for second with Shez So Striking and driver Robert Shepherd finishing third.

It was a maiden breaking effort for Beach Party As owner Aci Scuteri.

Enchantment delivered in the second elimination for trainer Bill Companion.

The daughter of Angus Hall was taken off the gate from post one for driver Keith Oliver and was positioned fifth through the opening panel of :29 set by Oh Sweet Baby and driver Mario Baillargeon.

Oh Sweet Baby continued to lead her rivals past the half in :59.1 and three-quarters in 1:29.1. As the rookie trotters marched past the final turn, Oliver engineered a second-over attack behind Jody Jamieson and Quantum Victoria.

Down the stretch, Enchantment used a :29 final quarter to win in 1:58.1 over South Bay with Oh Sweet Baby finishing third.

The victory pushed Enchantment’s earnings to $40,000 for the Common Sense Stable, and Kor Stable Limited.

Eagle Canada posted a major upset in the third elimination for the Gregg and Doug McNair combination. The father-son team scored a 25-1 upset with the daughter of Kadabra.

Extraordinaire and Marys Out Crusin left the gate alertly with Extraordinaire gaining control of the lead before the opening quarter of 29.1 with Marys Out Crusin right behind her.

McNair guided his charge from off the pace as Extraordinaire took her rivals past the half in a slow 1:00.2 and three-quarters in 1:30.3. McNair was positioned third-over around the final turn.

As the field turned for home, Eagle Canada was well back but exploded down the lane to win in a photo finish.

Dancin Darling, who was first-over around the final turn finished a strong second with Extraordinaire fading to third.

Eagle Canada established her first career victory with earnings of $23,325 for owner Frank Dettore.

Peach Martini capitalized on a two-hole trip to score as the favorite in the final elimination.

Driver/trainer Rick Zeron left alertly from post five and guided his charge to the front at the quarter in :28.2. As the field headed towards the half, Zeron was attacked by My Whiserpering Eye and driver Anthony MacDonald. My Whispering Eye and MacDonald posted honest middle-half fractions of
:58.3 and 1:28.1.

Peach Martini used a ground saving trip pass My Whispering Eye late in the stretch the secure her spot in the final.

My Whispering Eye stayed for second with Stewardess and driver Steve Condren finishing third.

Peach Martini advanced her career earnings to $99,000 for owners Rick Zeron Stables and Rojan Stables, Stephen Waldman and Michael Katz.

The post positions for next Thursday’s final are listed below:

1) Beach Party As
2) Extraordinaire
3) Oh Sweet baby
4) Enchantment
5) My Whispering Eye
6) Eagle Canada
7) South Bay
8) Peach Martini
9) Dancin Darlin
10) Harlow Seelster

Talespinner sets Bridger Series record

Talespinner kept his undefeated streak alive to capture the C$50,000 Bridger Trotting Series final at Mohawk Racetrack in 1:56.2. With the effort, Talespinner set the series record which was previously held by Windsong Espoir.

Regular pilot Mario Baillargeon wasted little time as he fired Talespinner to the lead from post seven as the field passed the opening quarter of :29.2.

As the field headed towards the half, Talespinner earned the respect of his rivals as no one forced an attack on the son of Conway Hall. Just In (Mike Saftic) enjoyed a pocket trip throughout the mile and Gotabegoodtoblucky (Steve Condren) was following in third.

Talespinner took his rivals past the middle half of :58.4 and 1:27.4.

As the talented group of 2-year-old’s headed for home, Talespinner drew away from his rivals to win by over five lengths for trainer Ben Baillargeon.

Just In held on for second over Gotabgoodtoblucky.

In the post race interview, driver Mario Baillargeon said Talespinner went a training mile.

“I thought tonight leaving the gate he was more business. He’s maturing very well especially coming off the gate. I never really asked him, I just kept his attention. It was more of a training mile for him. He’s a very good natured horse and he’s just playing out there but eventually I will have to ask him for more speed,” Baillargeon commented.

Talespinner is owned by Richard Berthiaume.