Despite being shaken up at the start with Maxim Seelster losing stride, 9-5 favourite Bourbon Seelster won the $10,500 Filly and Mares Preferred 2 Pace in near wire-to-wire style on the Tuesday, Jan. 23 program at The Raceway at Western Fair District. Bourbon Seelster secured the lead through a :28.2 opening quarter, with first-over […] Read more »
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame Is Accepting 2018 Nominations
The public is invited to participate in the nomination of people and horses that have made a significant contribution to Canadian Standardbred or Thoroughbred horse racing, for induction to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2018. Nominations for the following will be considered: PERSON: Trainers, drivers, jockeys. BUILDERS: Includes, but not limited to […] Read more »
Ontario-Sired, Mister Herbie, Triumphs In Woodbine Feature Trot
Some class relief and an aggressive approach by teamster Louis Philippe Roy helped propel veteran trotter Mister Herbie to a 1:56.2 triumph in Monday’s featured trot at Woodbine Racetrack. Roy pressed for the early lead Mister Herbie who took command at the quarter pole in :27.4. Fearless Man popped off the rail from third and went […] Read more »
Somebeachsomewhere Passes
Somebeachsomewhere p,3,1:46.4 ($3,328,755), the superstar Standardbred both on the racetrack and in the breeding shed, has passed away at the age of 13. A few hours after confirming Beach’s passing, the Somebeachsomewhere Syndicate announced that he had been humanely euthanized at Mid-Atlantic Veterinary Center in Ringoes, New Jersey at roughly 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 14. The syndicate also […] Read more »
2018 OSS Schedule Released
The Ontario Sires Stakes has released the 2018 OSS schedule and it is now available for viewing online. The schedule appears below, and it is also available in PDF format on the OSS website here. The OSS has also stated that the schedule will be posted to the ‘Schedule & Results’ section of its website […] Read more »
Ontario-Sired, Cajon Lightning, Wins $25,000 Open At Dover
Cajon Lightning took the lead early on the way to his fifth win of the meet romping to a 1:51.2 success in Thursday’s $25,000 Open pace at Dover Downs. Three drivers dominated on the 13-race card; Tim Tetrick won four, Tony Morgan and Art Stafford, Jr. had three win apiece. Trained by Eric Ell for […] Read more »