Legendary Hanover (Huntsville) took a first step in fulfilling his name when the $260,000 yearling purchase won his harness racing debut on Friday (Jul. 7) by open lengths. After starting fourth, James MacDonald ordered him to the lead. He cruised through the middle half and kicked away coming down the lane, winding down near the
Slight second choice Linedrive Hanover managed to hand speedster Warrawee Vital his first loss since matching the all-time Canadian Record with a 1:47 pocket pounce to victory in the $48,000 Free For All Pace on Saturday night (July 1) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Midnight Nation (Betterthancheddar) landed a 26-1 harness racing upset with a scintillating last quarter to get up by a nose in the $100,400 opener of the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold for sophomore pacing males on Saturday (Jul. 1) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The gelding resided in the five-hole while Verdun (Louis-Philippe Roy) and Moment Is
Tony Beaton can say he's been in the winner's circle as part of a team that campaigned a Pepsi North America Cup champion, but a win in the 2023 edition would be much sweeter.
For many participants in harness racing, a day like Saturday, June 17 might as well have an Advent calendar attached to it. Whether racing in it or participating passively as a spectator, there has been a countdown of the days to the 2023 Pepsi North America Cup card since last June. But with that nervous excitement, there are some moments that make said anticipation somewhat less enjoyable.