McNair to send out five in Grand Circuit contests Saturday Posted on August 27, 2021, updated on August 27, 2021 by markmckelvie MILTON, August 27, 2021 – As Grand Circuit action kicks off this weekend at Woodbine Mohawk Park, veteran Ontario trainer Gregg McNair…
Trip to the U.S. key to James MacDonald being top driver in Canada Posted on August 12, 2021, updated on August 12, 2021 by markmckelvie MILTON, August 12, 2021 – To be the top driver in Canada, James MacDonald first had to prove himself in the United…
Seelster thrilled to produce its first Meadowlands Pace winner Posted on July 22, 2021, updated on July 22, 2021 by markmckelvie Dave Briggs for Woodbine.com July 22, 2021 – Ann Straatman laughed good-naturedly when asked if her family’s Seelster Farms had celebrated this…
Paul MacDonell reflects on his current hot streak as he bats close to .500 Posted on June 24, 2021, updated on June 24, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs June 24, 2021 – Paul MacDonell knows having an off-the-charts driving average won’t last forever — and in typical…
Ben Baillargeon has strong start to Mohawk’s return to racing Posted on June 18, 2021, updated on June 18, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs – @dbriggs1969 June 18, 2021 – Benoit Baillargeon was more than ready when racing returned to Woodbine Mohawk Park…
Hambletonian champ Forbidden Trade faces tough test in Maxie Lee Posted on May 27, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs May 27, 2021 – There has been no easing into the 2021 season for Forbidden Trade. On Sunday at…
Reigning 3-year-old male trotter of the year Amigo Volo slowly ramping up for 2021 campaign Posted on May 20, 2021, updated on May 20, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs May 20, 2021 – As a native New Zealander, trainer Nifty Norman comes by his laid-back approach naturally, which…
Undefeated Perfect Sting faces tough test to start sophomore campaign Posted on May 14, 2021, updated on May 14, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs May 14, 2021 – Hall of Fame trainer Joe Holloway said he wished his undefeated superstar Perfect Sting had…
Million-dollar experiment beginning to pay off for trainer Todd Luther Posted on May 7, 2021 by markmckelvie By Dave Briggs May 7, 2021 – If last week is any indication, the “million dollar experiment” is starting to pay off…
