Perretti Farms dispersing 160 broodmares in November

From UStrotting.com:

Perretti Farms announces dispersal program

Cream Ridge, NJ --- The complete dispersal of the Perretti Farms equine inventory will occur over a two year period starting in November of 2011 at Harrisburg, it was announced by farm owner William J. Perretti.

A total of 160 broodmares will be dispersed at the Harrisburg Mixed Sale on Friday, November 11, while the weanling crop will be sold as yearlings in 2012 at our traditional Lexington Selected and Harrisburg yearling sales venues.

The 2011 yearling crop will be offered as usual in Lexington starting October 3 and Harrisburg commencing November 7. All yearlings will be available for inspection at the farm as has been the Perretti custom for the past 20 years.

It is anticipated that the broodmares will arrive at Harrisburg prior to the traditional Thursday night changeover in order to be available for inspection on the farm show premises prior to the Friday dispersal.

They can also be inspected at the farm the final week of October.

Warawee Needy draws Post 4 in Monday's Gold OSS Gold Series Final

$130,000 OSS Gold Series Final — July 4 at Mohawk Racetrack

Post 1 Orse Power

Post 2 Caddy Jeff

Post 3 Thunder Steeler

Post 4 Warrawee Needy

Post 5 Machal Angelo

Post 6 Astor

Post 7 Secretsoftheknight

Post 8 Boysgotfever

Post 9 Jake Sully

Post 10 Daniel Semalu


The son of E Dees Cam and Great Memories (by Apaches Fame) is currently ranked as the fastest two-year-old in North America ( 1:51.4!!!). Warrawee Needy is trained by Princeton, ON resident Carl Jamieson for his partners Tom Kyron of Toronto, breeder Dr. Michael Wilson of Rockwood and Floyd Marshall of Jarvis, ON.

Looks like the Jamiesons have another HOT one!!!


Source: StandardbredCanada.ca

Horses eligible to 2011 Maple Leaf Trot at Mohawk Raceway, July 23, 2011

Top trotters to compete at Standardbred stakes event

Here is a list of harness horses eligible to the 2011 Maple Leaf Trot at Mohawk on July 23rd:

ALL CANTAB
ARCH MADNESS
BIG BIKKIES
BREAK THE BANK K
COMMANDERCROW
DEFINE THE WORLD
ENOUGH TALK
EQUITY
FOUR STARZ SPEED
HES A DEMON
HOT SHOT BLUE CHIP
IL VILLAGGIO
KASHS CAVIAR
LIKEABATOUTAHELL
LUCKY JIM
PILGRIMS CHUCKIE
PREMIERESTEED
RED LIGHT
SAN PAIL
SIR CAVIAR
SLAVE DREAM
SYENITE
TAKE MY PICTURE
TEMPLE OF DOOM
TRIUMPHANT CAVIAR
WINDSONG GEAN


I am looking forward to seeing local fave San Pail battle US invader Enough Talk!

Up The Credit, Won The West, See You At Peelers all shine on NA Cup day

Won The West ties Canadian record with 1.47.2 win!!!

Won The West turned in a sizzling 1:47.2 performance equalling the fastest mile in Canadian harness racing history on Saturday’s Pepsi North America Cup undercard at Mohawk Racetrack, featuring the Elegantimage, Fan Hanover, Goodtimes Trot and Mohawk Gold Cup Invitational Pace.

Video: Won The West burns up Mohawk Raceway in 1.47.2



After going winless in four starts this year, Canada’s Older Pacing Horse of 2010 Won The West served notice to his aged pacing rivals that he is back and better than ever, turning in one of the fastest miles in Canadian harness racing history in the $100,000 Mohawk Gold Cup Invitational Pace.

Lisagain (Sylvain Filion) took control of the field off the gate from the inside post position with Silent Swing (Phil Hudon) wedging his way into the pocket spot and Alexie Mattosie (Paul MacDonell) parked out to the speedy :25.4 first quarter.

Alexie Mattosie eventually cleared the lead and reached the half in :53.2, but Won The West and driver David Miller swept up from fifth and within a blink of an eye opened up a five length lead on the field.

Won The West sprinted to the third quarter mark in 1:19.3 – the fastest three-quarters ever at Mohawk – and extended his lead in the stretch before stopping the clock in a sizzling 1:47.2, equalling Primetime Bobcat’s all-time Canadian record. Favourite Art Professor (Jody Jamieson) narrowed the winner's margin of victory to two and three-quarter lengths finishing second. Mach Dreamer (Rick Zeron) was third.

The time of the mile obliterated the 1:48.2 stakes record set by stablemate Foiled Again and the 1:48.1 all-time track record held by Well Said, Shark Gesture and Buckeye One.


See You At Peelers remains undefeated



See You At Peelers extended her undefeated win streak to 18 with a 1:50 stakes record equalling performance in the $601,000 Fan Hanover for three-year-old pacing fillies.

Idyllic (David Miller) fired to command from the outside Post 10 off the gate, but gave way to elimination winner See You At Peelers and driver Brian Sears at the :27.2 opening quarter mark.

The heavy 1-5 favourite carved out middle splits of :55.3 and 1:23.2 with Krispy Apple (Tim Tetrick) advancing from third to apply first over pressure around the final turn.

See You At Peelers refused to let her perfect record be ruined and kicked away in the stretch with a :26.3 final frame to a three length victory in 1:50 flat. The time of the mile matched Not Enough's stakes record set in 2009. Krispy Apple finished second and Idyllic was third.


Up The Credit wins 2011 North America Cup in 1.49.3

Up The Credit survived a first over journey to capture the 28th edition of the $1.5 million Pepsi North America Cup for three-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Saturday night at Mohawk Racetrack in Campbellville, Ont. for the father-son team of Carl and Jody Jamieson.

Roll With Joe (Randy Waples) fired off the gate from Post 7, but settled into the pocket with Powerful Mist (David Miller) getting up on the inside for the early lead. His lead was short-lived though as elimination winner and 9-5 favourite Big Bad John (Brett Miller) rolled to command from third at the :26.2 opening quarter mark.

As the competitive field of 10 rolled down the backstretch, elimination winner Up The Credit and Mohawk’s leading driver Jody Jamieson advanced first up after getting away fourth from his chosen post position number two.

Big Bad John showed the way past fractions of :55.2 and 1:22.3, but could not withstand the pressure from Up The Credit in the stretch. The Carl Jamieson trainee struck the front and held off his rivals to score in 1:49.3, with his final quarter clocked in :26.3. Roll With Joe finished one length behind in second while Big Jim (Phil Hudon) rallied from third over to show.




Source: standardbredcanada.ca/news

Post positions for 2011 Pepsi North America Cup eliminations at Mohawk

Elimination races for 2011 North America Cup

Have a look at the 3 elims for Saturday night and I believe you'll agree that the 3rd elimination is the preferable race to be in. The first race (Race 3) is incredibly deep, while the second elim also looks tough. I have bolded the three colts I believe will perform best in each race.

Elim No. 1 (Race 3)

PP - Horse - Listed Driver

1 - Mach Of Ballykeel - Sylvain Filion
2 - Rock To Glory - David Miller
3 - Big Jim - Phil Hudon
4 - Powerful Mist - Tim Tetrick
5 - Bestofbest Hanover - Jack Moiseyev
6 - Rockabillie - Sylvain Filion
7 - Custard The Dragon - Montrell Teague



Elim No. 2 (Race 4)

PP - Horse - Listed Driver

1 - Feel Like A Fool - Brian Sears
2 - Betterthancheddar - Brett Miller
3 - Up The Credit - Jody Jamieson
4 - Grams Legacy - Brian Sears
5 - Eighteen - Paul MacDonell
6 - Lookinforadventure - Brett Miller
7 - Townslight Hanover - Scott Zeron
8 - Shadyshark Hanover - Tim Tetrick



Elim No. 3 (Race 6)

PP - Horse - Listed Driver

1 - Mystician - Jody Jamieson
2 - Roll With Joe - Randy Waples
3 - Keystone Velocity - Jody Jamieson
4 - Western Alumni - Randy Waples
5 - Dutch Richman - Tim Tetrick
6 - Wink N Atcha - Brian Sears
7 - Big Bad John - Brett Miller
8 - Foreclosure N - Sylvain Filion

Custard The Dragon, Drain Daddy sharpening for 2011 North America Cup

Unofficial Advance Odds - 2011 Pepsi NA Cup

It's awesome to see the top 2011 North America Cup three year old colts warming up for June's big event, and though last year's two year old sensation Big Jim grabbed the headlines this weekend, the wicked performances were laid down by Custard The Dragon in the Hempt Final (1.50.2), and Drain Daddy in the Upper Canada Cup eliminations (1.50.4).

40 Top Colts: 2011 Pepsi North America Cup

#1 - Big Jim -- 5/2
#2 - Shadyshark Hanover -- 9/2
#3 - Feel Like A Fool -- 5-1
#4 - Rock To Glory -- 6-1
#5 - Custard The Dragon -- 8-1
#6 - Foreclosure N -- 10-1
#7 - Fashion Delight -- 10-1
#8 - Drain Daddy -- 12-1
#9 - Prodigal Seelster -- 12-1
#10 - Big Bad John -- 12-1


#11 - Grams Legacy -- 15-1
#12 - Powerful Mist -- 18-1
#13 - Joe Palz -- 18-1
#14 - Mystician -- 20-1
#15 - Lookinforadventure -- 20-1
#16 - Roll With Joe -- 25-1
#17 - Wink N Atcha -- 25-1
#18 - Prana -- 25-1
#19 - Eighteen -- 28-1
#20 - Dutch Richman -- 28-1


#21 - Dapper Denzil -- 30-1
#22 - Up The Credit -- 30-1
#23 - Just Asign To Me -- 25-1
#24 - Watermelonwine -- 35-1
#25 - Wind Me Up -- 38-1
#26 - Arsenal -- 40-1
#27 - On The Radar -- 40-1
#28 - Reckless Ric -- 45-1
#29 - A And Gs Express -- 45-1
#30 - Betterthancheddar -- 48-1


#31 - Bettors Green -- 50-1
#32 - Ohmygosh Hanover -- 50-1
#33 - D M Bodatious -- 50-1
#34 - Keystone Velocity -- 50-1
#35 - Mach Of Ballykeel -- 55-1
#36 - Bestofbest Hanover -- 55-1
#37 - Draconian -- 55-1
#38 - Facebook -- 55-1
#39 - Four Starzzz Z -- 55-1
#40 - Dreamfair Kovu -- 55-1



More colts still eligible and hopeful for the 2011 Pepsi North Americxan Cup at Mohawk Raceway:

Jackson Killean -- 55-1
Nakai Hanover -- 60-1
Risk Management -- 60-1
Townslight Hanover -- 60-1
Doin Time Together -- 60-1

Ideal Joe -- 65-1
Rockabillie -- 65-1
Western Alumni -- 65-1

Big Time Rocks -- 70-1
We The People -- 70-1

Lyons Elite -- 75-1
Roll On -- 75-1
National Interest -- 75-1

Celebrity Citation -- 80-1
Mickey Hanover -- 80-1
Oil Tumbles -- 80-1
Rock Camroller -- 80-1

Achilles Blue Chip -- 90-1
Audreys Dream -- 90-1
Dm Big Dog Daddy -- 90-1
Talkin First -- 90-1

Fearless Diablo -- 100-1
Lyons Johnny -- 100-1

Best wishes to the 63 talented young colts still eligible for the 2011 Pespi North America Cup at Mohawk in Campbellville, and to each of their owners, trainers, drivers and grooms.

2011 Pepsi NA Cup; Top 40 Contenders

Pepsi North America Cup advance odds

The 2011 North America Cup will be raced on Saturday, June 18 at Mohawk Racetrack in Campbellville, Ontario. Here are my Top 40 Contenders for the race, with advance odds initially based on Trot Magazine's Spring Book, then refined as race date gets closer.

Top 40 Contenders for the 2011 North America Cup

#1 - Big Jim -- 5/2
#2 - Shadyshark Hanover -- 4-1
#3 - Feel Like A Fool -- 5-1
#4 - Fashion Delight -- 6-1
#5 - Foreclosure N -- 12-1
#6 - Prodigal Seelster -- 15-1
#7 - Big Bad John -- 15-1
#8 - Powerful Mist -- 16-1
#9 - Mystician -- 18-1
#10 - Lookinforadventure -- 20-1


#11 - Wink N Atcha -- 22-1
#12 - Grams Legacy -- 22-1
#13 - Custard The Dragon -- 25-1
#14 - Prana -- 25-1
#14 - Joe Palz -- 25-1
#15 - Rock To Glory -- 28-1
#16 - Just Asign To Me -- 28-1
#17 - Dutch Richman -- 30-1
#18 - Dapper Denzil -- 35-1
#19 - Up The Credit -- 35-1
#20 - Roll With Joe -- 35-1

#21 - Wind Me Up -- 38-1
#22 - Arsenal -- 40-1
#23 - On The Radar -- 40-1
#24 - Reckless Ric -- 45-1
#25 - Watermelonwine -- 45-1
#26 - Betterthancheddar -- 48-1
#27 - Bettors Green -- 48-1
#28 - Ohmygosh Hanover -- 48-1
#29 - D M Bodatious -- 50-1
#30 - Keystone Velocity -- 50-1


#31 - Bestofbest Hanover -- 55-1
#32 - Draconian -- 55-1
#33 - Facebook -- 55-1
#34 - Four Starzzz Z -- 55-1
#35 - Jackson Killean -- 55-1
#36 - Mach Of Ballykeel -- 55-1
#37 - Nakai Hanover -- 60-1
#38 - Risk Management -- 60-1
#39 - Townslight Hanover -- 60-1
#40 - Doin Time Together -- 60-1


Still in the hunt for North America Cup:

Dreamfair Kovu -- 65-1
Eighteen -- 65-1
Ideal Joe -- 65-1
Rockabillie -- 65-1
Western Alumni -- 65-1

Big Time Rocks -- 70-1
We The People -- 70-1

Lyons Elite -- 75-1
Roll On -- 75-1
A And Gs Express -- 75-1
Drain Daddy -- 75-1
National Interest -- 75-1

Celebrity Citation -- 80-1
Mickey Hanover -- 80-1
Oil Tumbles -- 80-1
Rock Camroller -- 80-1

Achilles Blue Chip -- 90-1
Audreys Dream -- 90-1
Dm Big Dog Daddy -- 90-1
Talkin First -- 90-1

Fearless Diablo -- 100-1
Lyons Johnny -- 100-1

Good luck to all 63 colts still eligible, and to all their connections.

2011 Pepsi North America Cup Spring Book advance odds

The 2011 edition of the North America Cup will be contested on Saturday, June 18 at Mohawk Racetrack in Campbellville, Ontario. Here are Trot Magazine's top contenders for the race, with advance odds:

#1 - Big Jim -- 3-1
#2 - Shadyshark Hanover -- 9-2
#3 - Feel Like A Fool -- 6-1
#4 - Fashion Delight -- 7-1
#5 - Foreclosure N -- 15-1
#6 - Prodigal Seelster -- 18-1
#7 - Big Bad John -- 20-1
#8 - Mystician -- 22-1
#9 - Rollwithitharry -- 25-1
#10 - Great Vintage -- 26-1


Lookinforadventure -- 28-1
Powerful Mist -- 28-1
Wink N Atcha -- 28-1

Grams Legacy -- 30-1
Line Officer -- 30-1

Custard The Dragon -- 35-1
Prana -- 35-1
Rock To Glory -- 35-1

Just Asign To Me -- 38-1

Dutch Richman -- 40-1
Joe Palz -- 40-1

Dapper Denzil -- 45-1
Up The Credit -- 45-1

Its Rock N Roll -- 48-1
Roll With Joe -- 48-1
Wind Me Up -- 48-1

Arsenal -- 50-1
On The Radar -- 50-1

Reckless Ric -- 52-1
Watermelonwine -- 52-1

Betterthancheddar -- 55-1
Bettors Green -- 55-1
Ohmygosh Hanover -- 55-1

D M Bodatious -- 60-1
Keystone Velocity -- 60-1

Bestofbest Hanover -- 65-1
Draconian -- 65-1
Facebook -- 65-1
Four Starzzz Z -- 65-1
Ishmaels Brother -- 65-1
Jackson Killean -- 65-1
Mach Of Ballykeel -- 65-1
Manchester Hanover -- 65-1
Nakai Hanover -- 65-1
Risk Management -- 65-1
Townslight Hanover -- 65-1

Doin Time Together -- 70-1
Dreamfair Kovu -- 70-1
Eighteen -- 70-1
Ideal Joe -- 70-1
Rockabillie -- 70-1
Western Alumni -- 70-1

Big Time Rocks -- 75-1
We The People -- 75-1
Lyons Elite -- 80-1
Roll Em Up -- 80-1
Roll On -- 80-1

A And Gs Express -- 85-1
Drain Daddy -- 85-1
National Interest -- 85-1

Colossal Hanover -- 90-1
Cowboy Wisdom -- 90-1

Fat Mans Alley -- 95-1
Torrington -- 95-1

Avenue Hanover -- 100-1
Billy White Sell -- 100-1
Celebrity Citation -- 100-1
In Mint Condition -- 100-1
Lucky Cadet -- 100-1
Mickey Hanover -- 100-1
Oil Tumbles -- 100-1
Rock Camroller -- 100-1
Wildcats Major -- 100-1

Achilles Blue Chip -- 125-1
Audreys Dream -- 125-1
Dm Big Dog Daddy -- 125-1
Marvelthisbliss -- 125-1
Mr Josey Wales -- 125-1
Talkin First -- 125-1

A And Gs Fire -- 150-1
Fearless Diablo -- 150-1
Insane In Spain -- 150-1
Lyons Johnny -- 150-1


Every couple of weeks I will reduce this list and post updated advance odds, based on 2011 performances (or lack thereof...), so please Bookmark this blog in your favorites, and you'll follow all the top 3 year old pacing contenders, all the way to the 2011 North America Cup!

April 30, 2011 UPDATED Advance Odds - 2011 Pepsi North America Cup Top 40 Contenders

Jamieson wins both elims; Great Willowdale Finals drive opens up

Jody Jamieson piloted Sparky Mark to a 1.52.3 victory and also drove home Good Bad Lucky to his win in 1.51.2, taking both ends of the Willowdale Stakes eliminations for 4-year-old pacers.

Considering the race times and the fact that Canada's top trainer of recent months, David Menary, handles Good Bad Lucky, it would seem that horse will be Jody's choice. Now if that turns out to be the case, then some lucky soul will get the trip behind Sparky Mark.

Mark Macdonald won with Sparky Mark in his most recent start, so Mark Austin is likely to look to him first. With Cactus Jack finishing last in his elim, look for the Marks to team up in the Willowdale Stakes Final next Saturday, January 22nd, and give the David Menary - Jody Jamieson combo a proper challenge.

Post Positions for Willowdale Stakes Final at Woodbine:

1) Jackets Required
2) Twin B Warrior
3) Good Bad Lucky
4) Sparky Mark
5) Malicious
6) Village Beaet
7) Art Professor
8) Here We Go Again
9) Aled Hanover
10) Oakmont

Mark MacDonald responds to Driver of the Year nominations

Mark MacDonald driving Western Silk



First off the gate was Mark's father Fred MacDonald, who penned an op-ed column in the Charlottetown Guardian stating the case that his son should have been nominated as Canada's harness racing Driver of the Year for 2010.

Highlights of Fred MacDonald's comments:

Fred on Waples in 2010:

Waples had a great season as well. He won the Breeders Crown with aged mare Dreamfair Eternal as she dominated the Open Mares throughout the season. He won the $600,000 Maple Leaf trot with sensational San Pail, and the $539,000 Valley Victory trot with Blue Porsche. In addition, during OSS Super Final night at Woodbine, he won two $300,000 events on the same card, including one with trot standout Text Me.

A little passive-aggressive there Freddie, but okay, Randy did have some good horses; go on...


Fred on Scott Zeron in 2010:

Zeron led all drivers in the country with 592 wins and a career-high $4.3 million in earnings. Zeron, the son of veteran driver Rick Zeron, campaigned mostly on the 'B' circuit, including Western Fair, Flamboro and Georgian Raceway. He posted 27 wins on the tough Woodbine/Mohawk Circuit. His most important win of the campaign came in the $50,000 Gold Cup and Saucer at Charlottetown with Part Shark, the youngest to ever win the event.


Alright, so Scott has yet to be tested in the big events...


Fred regarding his son Mark in 2010:

Mark’s major wins: $1.5-million North America Cup, the richest race in North America, with Sportswriter in 1:48:3; the $800,000 Fan Hanover Stakes, the richest race for three-year-old fillies with Western Silk, the $240,000 Jugette at Delaware, Ohio, with Western Silk, a rarity for an Ontario-bred; the $100,000 Senior Jug with Lucky Man p, 1:49:2 World Record, the Eternal Camnation Stakes, all three $100,000-plus legs in one night with Idyllic, Pretty Katherine and Mater Deo.


Response of Mark MacDonald (from StandardbredCanada.ca comments on Feed MacDonald's article on Mark MacDonald):

Hell hath no furry like a scorned father! LOL

This is Mark MacDonald and I am so proud of the year I had and so grateful for all the Owners & Trainers that had the confidence to let me drive some of the best horses in some of the biggest races in the world. There is no feeling like crossing the wire after winning a 1.5 Million dollar race about 20 minutes after winning a $700,000 Race. The Jugette with Silky (my girl), the Simcoe with Kyle, sweeping the Champlain on grand circuit night at moh and three Super Finals was the a cherry on top. God must love me and I really dedicate my year to all the people who were blessed with a second chance in life.

I am so happy for Scott Zeron leading driver in Canada by wins and of course our leading driver at WEG Randy Waples. They both deserved to be nominated, with out a doubt they both had amazing years. Obviously, a nomination would have been nice but I have been fortunate enough to already have won two O'Brien Awards.

I am thrilled that the public (my dad lol) think that I am deserving enough for this honor. I also think, the two people nominated are equally deserving for an O'Brien Award. Hopefully, Standardbred Canada will let me be there to announce the winner and present either nominee with their trophy.

Lastly, I hope I don't sound like a politician but I truly believe that Scott, Randy and myself among others, like Jody Jamieson, Paul MacDonell, Etc. could have been nominated. It just comes down to a vote plain and simple. The two people with the most votes are well deserving and good luck to both of them!!

Hopefully next year the votes will be in my favour. Can't wait until 2011 hope I can win some more big races and make all of P.E.I., Canada and my family proud... Especially my Mom and Dad! We LOVE "Grassroots" racing, it's essential for the success of harness racing not just in Ontario but all of Canada and the U.S.A. You can't blame dad for being my biggest fan, I'm lucky to have him......

All the best to everyone in 2011.....if you have a really good horse hopefully I can drive it for you lol....Sorry to anyone that my dad may have offended but we're grassroots through and through. Thanks to everyone who helped me have this amazing year, I'm not going to mention names (CC) because this is already to long lol.

Mark J MacDonald

December 24, 2010



Great post, Mark! You are a true gentleman (cool shout-out to Casie) and I also think you have wisely and gently planted seeds for future year votes. PEI and Canada are very proud to have watched you develop into one of the planet's premier harness racing drivers; Many Happy Returns in 2011!




Mark MacDonald driving Western Silk to victory in the Jugette (including Mark MacDonald interviews after first heat and after final heat win).

Harness driver Doug McNair wins 1,000 races at 20

New world record for youngest Standardbred driver to record 1,000 victories

Is Doug McNair the Wayne Gretzky of harness racing drivers? Well, it's too early to go that far, however he is the best young driver in the game and one whose technique may influence driving in ways rarely seen. The thing noticed about him recently is that he likes to get almost completely flat, becoming an aerodynamic missile the horse can pull along with ease.



Whether there is an actual physical effect on wind resistance or if it is just that the horse appreciates the athleticism of young McNair, regardless, it's a joy to watch and fascinating to ponder. Here's wishing Doug many more victories, hoping to see you on the OJC (okay, WE...) circuit more in 2011.




Guelph Mercury story on Doug McNair 1,000 race milestone, by Dave Briggs

London Free Press honours record-breaking driver Doug McNair




Harness racing driver Doug McNair (at age 18) piloting Trail Boss to victory in the Battle of Waterloo

Leafs "C" Dion Phaneuf endorses PEI harness racing

In an interview with Dan Loiselle at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, the Maple Leafs new captain had nothing but praise for PEI's vibrant and growing standardbred breeding and racing industry.

Phaneuf said that he spends a good deal of his offseason on PEI, and that means time at some of the harness racing industry's most historic locations.

"I go to the races quite a bit actually there (PEI) with my grandfather when he's back on the island," explained Phaneuf, who also stated that he has attended the heralded Gold Cup and Saucer.

"It's a fun night out to see them (the horses) race. I go to both tracks there, Summerside and Charlottetown. I've been to the big races there, too. They do a great job down there. They have a good track in Charlottetown. There's good racing down there."


Link to Standardbred Canada article on Dion Phaneuf and harness racing


Prince Edward Island links:

New Glasgow PEI Lobster Suppers

CDP Horse Racing / Red Shores Casino PEI

Summerside Raceway PEI

Aiden's Deep Sea PEI Fishing Charters

Cavendish Beach PEI

Jody Jamiseon sets Canadian record with 787 harness driving wins

After breaking Mark Macdonald's revious Canadian standardbred driving record of 739 wins earlier in the month, reliable Jody Jamieson finished 2009 with a smashing total of 787 harness racing wins in Canada, reigning horses that won a total of $11,597,611 in purse money. Including USA wins, Jody had 796 first place finishers on the year.

Jody Jamiseon sets Canadian Harness Racing Driving Record

Trot Magazine hits Spring Book Exactor with Well Said, Art Colony

The cream really rose to the top at Mohawk last night, with Trot's 2009 Pepsi North America Cup Spring Book faves finishing 1-2 as predicted by the top Canadian standardbred magazine.

In addition, 5 of the finalists were in Trot's top 13, while both consolation winners were in Trot's top 24.

Here are the 25 Top 2009 Spring Book favorites:

(BOLD= made the finals or won consolation)

Well Said - 6
Art Colony - 7
Major In Art - 10
Dial Or Nodial - 11
Sheer Desire - 12
Nebupanezzar - 18
Captain Sir - 20
Carnivore - 22
Annieswesterncard - 24
Schoolkids - 25
Arctic Warrior - 28
Panmunjom - 28
If I Can Dream - 32
Suprizemeagain - 30
Bunkmeister - 34
Shipps Xpectancy - 36
Vertigo Hanover - 38
Millionaire Cam - 40
Barber Pole - 40
Mysticism - 42
Standupnkissme - 45
Johnny Z - 45
Best Dream Seeker - 48
Straight Shooting - 48
Count On Art - 48

Here are the results of Pepsi North America Cup 2009:

Race 7 - June 27, 2009 at Mohawk:

5-Well Said 7.90 5.00 3.20 166877
7-Art Colony 7.00 4.40 59090
6-Keep It Real 2.80 35669

EXACTOR (5-7) paid 55.00, pool 135641
SUPERFECTA (5-7-6-2) paid 670.15, pool 60947
TRIACTOR (5-7-6) paid 185.60, pool 132688
WIN THREE (4-4-5) paid 97.15, pool 12570
PICK 4 (4-4-4-5) paid 194.80, pool 66901

1 MILE, PACE, PURSE $1,500,000.
D-PEPSI NORTH AMERICA CUP XXVI - FINAL - 3 YEAR OLDS.
Last
Horse PP 1/4 1/2 3/4 Stretch Finish Time 1/4 Driver Odds Trainer
5 Well Said 5 6/10T 6@/7H 4@/2H 1/Q 1/3Q 1:48.1 25.4 R Pierce 2.95 S Elliott
7 Art Colony 7 7/12T 7@/9H 6@/4H 6/3H 2/3Q 1:48.4 26 J Campbell 8.10 C Coleman
6 Keep It Real 6 4/7 1@/1Q 1/T 2/Q 3/3Q 1:48.4 26.4 S Condren 1.90* J Shea
2 Mr Wiggles 2 2/1T 3/3 5/4Q 5/3H 4/3T 1:49 26.1 C Callahan 13.40 B Teague
3 Dial Or Nodial 3 5/9 5@/5T 2@/T 3/2 5/4T 1:49.1 27 B Sears 3.45 J Campbell
4 If I Can Dream 4 1/1T 2/1Q 3/2 4/2T 6/5H 1:49.1 26.4 G Brennan 7.05 T Brainard
8 Chasin Racin 8 8/15 8@/11T 8@/7H 8/7 7/7 1:49.3 26.1 D Miller 67.95 B Teague
1 Ok Boromir 1 3/4 4/5Q 7/6T 7/5T 8/12 1:50.3 27.1 L Ouellette 21.45 F Baker Jr
9 Annieswesterncard 9 9/17H 9/11T 10/11 10/11H 9/15 1:51.1 27 T Tetrick 61.05 T Deters
10 Millionaire Cam 10 10/20Q 10/13T 9@/10T 9/9H 10/17Q 1:51.3 27.2 J Jamieson 88.30 T Osullivan
Time: 26, 54.3, 1:22, 1:48.1 (Temperature: 22, Condition: FT, Variant: 0)

1st Well Said (b,c,3 - Western Hanover-Must See-Artsplace)
Owner: Jeffrey S Snyder,New York,NY-Lothlorien,Cheltenham,ON
2nd Art Colony (br,c,3 - Artsplace-Asleep Onthe Beach-Beach Towel)
Owner: Tom Hill,Lancashire,GB
3rd Keep It Real (b,c,3 - Real Artist-Magical Leah-Magical Mike)
Owner: Wayne Eric Whebby,Dartmouth,NS


Here was my prediction for the top finishers in the NA Cup 2009:

Keep It Real
Art Colony
Well Said
Dial Or No Dial
OK Boromir
If I Can Dream
Mr Wiggles

Here is the actual finish:

Well Said
Art Colony
Keep It Real
Mr Wiggles
Dial Or No Dial
If I Can Dream
Chasin Racin


'Twas truly a great night of racing at Mohawk, as the thousands of harness racing fans who enjoyed the beautiful evening will surely attest.

Paul Macdonell, Marc Campbell, Bill Davis compete in National Driving Championship at Fraser Downs

Canada's top harness racing drivers compete in BC today

March 21, 2009

BY YVONNE ZACHARIAS, VANCOUVER SUN

When most of us hear the words “some beach somewhere,” we think of palm trees, silky white sand and a seamless vista of blue — blue water and blue sky.

Not Paul McDonell. Canada’s top harness driver thinks of the trusty steed called Somebeachsomewhere, who has carried him to victory after victory.

With more than $90 million in lifetime earnings as a harness driver, the mild-mannered man from Guelph, Ont., has soared to riches and fame in the dusty, insular world of the race track, although the average Canadian wouldn’t know it. Harness driving is one of those niche sports that largely flies below the radar in this country, unless you live in the Maritimes or parts of Ontario.

Ironically, Canada is recognized worldwide for producing hardworking drivers and prowess in the sport.

Vancouverites will get a chance to see McDonell — as well as seven other top harness drivers, who have flown here from across the country — at the 2009 national driving championship at Fraser Downs in Surrey today. It marks the first time the seminal competition will be held in B.C. The winner will represent Canada at the world championship in Norway in May.

Full online article on Canada's Nationa Driving Championship for standardbred horses


National Driving Championship Harness Driver Profiles

• Gilles Barrieau
• Marc Campbell
• Bill Davis
• Brad Forward
• Guy Gagnon
• Kelly Hoerdt
• Paul MacDonell
• Daniel Potvin

January 2009 Harness Racing Stories

Here are some online articles about standardbred horse racing, breeding and betting that caught my eye this month:

January 2009 Harness Horse Racing News - Pacing and Trotting


Tetrick returns to harness horse driving in winning form


Adam Bowden's Diamond Creek Farm Blog


Stallion Numbers Declining In Quebec


Standardbred Canada Announces 2009 Standardbred Wagering Conference


Winbak Speed Wins Final, Sweeps Presidential Series


2008 Joe O'Brien Profiles - Three-Year-Old Trotting Colts / Geldings

O'Brien Award Finalists 2008 - Three-Year-Old And Aged Pacer

Somebeachsomewhere may face Shadow Play in $700,000 Tattersalls Pace; Maritime Showdown!

28SEP08 - After posting a world record for 3 year old pacers with his 146.4 victory in the Bluegrass Stakes in Kentucky yesterday, Somebeachsomewhere looks set to face off against Maritime rival (Beach has Nova Scotia ownership, Shadow Play has PEI owners) Shadow Play in next Saturday's $700,000 Tattersalls Pace at The Red Mile in Lexington Kentucky. Beach's connections likely welcome the enrtry, as any horse that can push Somebeachsomewhere to his best effort will aid in this attempt to break Cambest's 15 year old tme trial record of 146.1 in an actual race.

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Watch video of Somebeachsomewhere posting world record of 146.4 at The Red Mile