Waasmula scores win number 30

The nine-year-old daughter of Million Dollar Cam converted off a second-over trip from driver Trevor Henry to win this week’s top class for pacing mares in 1:51.3. 

Friday’s victory was extra special for Waasmula, as it was the Bruce Goit trainee’s first win since surpassing $1 million in career earnings on January 27^th at Woodbine.

Bred and owned by Brent Vincent of Allenford, Ontario, Waasmula was making the 131^st start of her career Friday and fourth of her nine-year-old season. Last year, she won seven of 28 starts while banking over $293,000.

Waasmula has been competing regularly in the top classes for pacing mares on the Woodbine Entertainment circuit since 13 days after capturing the Ontario Sires Stakes Super Final for three-year-old pacing fillies back in November of 2011.

The Vincent homebred’s career totals now sit at 30 wins, $1,016,038 earned and a mark of 1:49.2. She paid $7.30 to win.

In recognition of recently surpassing $1 million in career earnings, Waasmula and her connections were presented with a sign from the Woodbine Entertainment Group following her victory Friday.

While Waasmula won the $25,000 feature race Friday, leading driver Doug McNair continued to add to his impressive early-season totals.

The Guelph, Ontario resident picked up three more victories Friday to give him 47 this season at Woodbine. McNair now has a 26-win lead over nearest rival Louis Philippe Roy, who won two-races Friday.

McNair will look to grow his lead on Saturday, as he is scheduled to drive in all 10-races. Post time is 7:30 p.m.