As the calendar turns to May, the horses set to compete for the 2024 Pepsi North America Cup will start to ramp up activity in advance of eliminations for Canadian harness racing's richest pacing prize.
With his stable down to a single broodmare, 77-year-old Yves Filion was hardly expecting to be a finalist for an O'Brien Award as Canadian Standardbred Breeder of the Year in 2023.
Legendary Hanover (Hunstville) continued to exemplify his name as he roared past harness racing opponents down the stretch to remain undefeated in the $93,700 Nassagaweya first division on Saturday (Aug. 26) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The 1/9 choice sat fifth through the opening quarter of :26.2 for James MacDonald and was gifted second-over cover by