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Domenico Cecere might not be thrilled with the post position for Winners Bet in Saturday’s second of two $100,000 Hambletonian Stakes eliminations at The Meadowlands, but the trainer is quite pleased with the way his colt has returned to action this season as he heads to the sport’s premier event for three-year-old trotters.
The Whenuwishuponastar series for rookie pacing fillies kicked off on Tuesday (Jul. 25) at Woodbine Mohawk Park with a sole harness racing contest for the first leg. Reigning Jade (Captaintreacherous) took command of the opening round in a coast-to-coast performance. Bob McClure put her on the front in a :27.2 first quarter and rated the
Shawn Steacy met three of his trainees in the Woodbine Mohawk Park winner's circle on Tuesday (July 25) evening, earning victories in two Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots divisions and in the Whenuwishuponastar Pace.
Midnight Nation (Betterthancheddar) brought déjà vu to Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday (Jul. 22) as he stormed down the stretch to upset at double-digit odds in an Ontario Sires Stakes Gold for the second time this harness racing season. The gelding moved into the third-over spot after sitting sixth through :26.3 and :54.3 first-half splits.
After pulling a 26-1 upset in the opening preliminary of the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold for sophomore pacing colts and geldings, Midnight Nation upended another heavy favourite when downing 1-9 choice Stockade Seelster in a $100,400 Gold division on Saturday night (July 22) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.