Take a closer look at the maternal side of this year’s Hambletonian contenders and a strong representation of the Canadian breeding industry is revealed. Of the 11 horses entered in this year’s Hambletonian, widely considered to be one of the most prestigious Standardbred races on the planet, four of the broodmares campaigned in Sires […] Read more »
Ontario-Sired, Harper Blue Chip, Heading To Saturday’s Hambletonian
The lone Ontario-sired horse competing in Saturday’s Hambletonian, Harper Blue Chip, will be racing for glory for himself as well as Mark Steacy, his Landsdowne, Ont.-based trainer. Steacy is heading into his debut in North America’s most esteemed harness race with realistic expectations. “If I get a cheque, I’ll be more than happy,” […] Read more »
