Powertrain Prevails In Grassroots | Standardbred Canada
When Powertrain was injured in a freak paddock accident as a yearling, trainer Nick Gallucci and owner-breeder George Millar did not know if the pacing colt would survive, let alone go on to make a start in the Ontario Sires Stakes program. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Millar Farms broodmare manager Steven Samis, Powertrain made a full recovery and on June 17, 2021 he made his racing debut, recording a 1:51.2 victory against other novice pacers at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Eleven days later he made a second start and delivered an impressive 1:49.3 victory. As a result of those efforts, when ...