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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Anyone who knows me is aware that this time of year they will hear me talking incessantly about The ‘Hawk. The also know that this particular “’Hawk” is no bird - only it’s the greatest racetrack on the planet, at least for me anyway.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Do you live in Ontario and you’re looking for something interesting, exciting and different to do for Mother’s Day? Why not visit one of the Ontario Standardbred Breeders’ farm that they have generously offered to open to the public!
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Friday, April 06, 2012
This year's edition of The Spring Pacing Championship goes as race 8 Saturday night, and it's loaded with speed and talent.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
I looked at the tote board prior to last Saturday night’s 4th race incredulously. Never before in my betting life had I considered a 6/5 shot such a monumental overlay.
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Wednesday, March 07, 2012
What you are about to read is a fairy tale that once had a happy ending. Then came along a new author who is wanting to put an alternate ending on the story, turning it into a horror show.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Tonight’s the night that Canadian harness racing has it’s own version of The Oscars - except these awards for excellency are named after legendary Canadian driver Joe ‘O Brien, and superstar trotter San Pail should be a unanimous winner of Horse Of The Year.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Jeff Gural is still making some big noise down at the Big M. Today it was announced that The Meadowlands lease-holder (Gural) has signed an agreement with The Hambletonian Society to host the race that has been the track’s headline event for the past 3 decades. Bigger still, in 2013 the event will return to heat racing if there are more than 13 entrants.
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Sunday, January 08, 2012
The Meadowlands raceway rose like the proverbial Pheonix from the ashes on the opening weekend of its winter meet. On-track wagering was up 55% opening (Friday) night
($380,499 vs. $245,139) and 40% on Saturday night over the $316,205 wagered the previous year. There was a buzz surrounding the newly-banked turns. It seems opening weekend was a rousing success.
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Ever get the itch to drive a horse in a race on the same track the standardbreds race on? Luckily, I got the chance to "race" - but it wasn't just any old race - I was sitting behind a 350-pound spitfire of a miniature named "Manny"!
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Sunday, December 04, 2011
In my mind, from my experiences there are a few instances that appear which I consider "BEST BET" opprtunities - here are my personal favourites in order of preference (note: they do sometimes yield decent prices, too).
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Meet Garnet Barnsdale
I am an Honours Graduate from Humber College School of Journalism and a lifelong race fan and handicapper who has been watching and wagering on harness racing for more than 30 years. I was a staff writer for The Standardbred magazine in the late '80s. I will attempt to provide both beginners and veterans with valuable information and handicapping tips and advice on the top events from all major harness circuits.