Eliminations for the Western Canada Pacing Derby are on the docket for this Saturday at Century Mile, and the top three-year-old harness racers in the region will all try their best to make it into the finals. One of the entrants, Handsome Dan (State Treasurer), comes into the elimination at 10-1 morning line, but he
Dontpokethedragon battled against longshot odds, the favourite, and post eight to win the $11,000 Preferred Pace at Flamboro Downs on Wednesday (Oct. 11) evening.
Harness racing action continues at Century Mile this weekend, and the Saturday card features the Western Canada Pacing Derby eliminations. Also, the two-year-old stakes that were cancelled last weekend were added to the card on Saturday. RACE 8: WESTERN CANADA PACING DERBY FIRST ELIMINATION- $14,000 Tin Can Timmy (8-1) The Dickens (6-1) General Custard (4-1)
I Ama Rocket nosed out Jet Rock in a photo finish for the win in the Sunday, Oct. 8 edition of the weekly $10,000 Preferred Handicap Pace at Rideau Carleton Raceway.
Fillies and mares dominated the Thursday (Oct. 5) evening card at Flamboro Downs with Exotic Dragon topping the action in the $11,000 Distaff Preferred.