The Canadian Breeders Championship Eliminations - Mohawk Raceway (07/16/2010 & 07/17/2010)

Canada's top 3-year-old pacers and trotters competed in last week's elimations for the Canadian Breeders Championship at Mohawk. The filly pacers lined up behind the gate on Friday evening in two eliminations. In the opening split, Mc Taylor (Camluck) paced to a third place finish in the 1:51 mile. Ice Ice Baby (Modern Art) and Windsong Grand Ave (Camluck) finished second and third respectively in the second division. The time of the mile was 1:51.1. These fillies will line up with 7 other competitors in this week's $169,339 final.

Saturday evening saw the 3-year-old pacing colts go postward in two eliminations. Big Bay Point (Camluck) was a dominant gate-to-wire winner in a life's best of 1:49.4 in the first division. In the second division, Haul Away (Modern Art) and Toughest Of All (Camluck) finished second and third respectively. The time of the mile was 1:51.2. This week's final will go for a purse of $166,871.

Roses Are Red Eliminations - Mohawk Raceway (07/17/2010)

Dreamfair Eternal (Camluck) did what she does best, winning the elimination of the Roses Are Red in a time of 1:51.2. She will leave from post 4 in this week's $376,000 final.

OSS Grassroots - 3-Year-Old Colt Pacers - Hanover Raceway (07/17/2010)

Hanover Raceway hosted the 3-year-old colt pacers on Saturday evening. Top three finishes were turned in by the following:

Division # 1 - Businessorpleasure (Camluck) finished second in the 1:57 mile.

Division # 2 - Scotian Laddie (Camluck) withstood a parked-out trip to finish third. The time of the mile was 1:55.1.

Division # 4 - Encore Seelster (Western Maverick/Espirit Seelster) was a 1:56.4 gate-to-wire winner.

Division # 5 - Modern Era (Modern Art) won this division in a time of 1:56.2.

Division # 6 - Daleys Interest (Modern Art) paced to victory in 1:56.4.

Division # 7 - Wellthereyougo (Camluck) was a 1:55.4 winner with Fb Seelster (Western Maverick/Finesse Seelster) finishing just 1-1/2-lengths back in second.

OSS Grassroots - 2-Year-Old Colt Pacers - Clinton Raceway (07/18/2010)

Clinton Raceway hosted six divisions of the OSS Grassroots for 2-year-old colt pacers on Sunday afternoon. The following individuals turned in notable performances:

Division # 1 - Grande Seelster (Camluck/Glendale Kim) was a fast closing second in the opening division. The time of the mile was 2:00.1.

Division # 2 - Superbowl Party (Camluck) finished third in the 1:58.1 mile.

Division # 6 - Rileys Luck (Camluck) was a 2:01 winner in the final division. Lucky Encounter (Camluck) overcame a parked-out trip to finish second.

Other top performances over the past week include:

Texas Seelster (Western Maverick/That Day) was a 1:53.4 winner at Mohawk, while his 2-year-old Modern Art half brother, Trek Seelster, finished third at Grand River Raceway.

Topaz Seelster (Apaches Fame/The Patriot) was a 1:53.2 winner at Mohawk.

Guardian Seelster (Angus Hall/Gramola) trotted to victory at Clinton Raceway in 2:03, with Aztec Seelster (Angus Hall/Armbro Avalanche) finishing second in the mile.

Sniper Seelster (Western Maverick/Sporty Lucy) paced to a life's best of 1:52 at Mohawk.

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July 16, 2010

OSS Gold Final - 2-Year-Old Colt Pace - Mohawk Raceway (07/15/2010)

Mystician (Camluck) was an impressive winner in last night's $130,000 Gold Final at Mohawk. Pacing to victory in 1:52.1, Mystician has now won 2 of 3 lifetime starts and earned over $83,000. Mystician is the full brother to stakes winners Camystic p, 4, 1:49.4s ($779,728), Lucks Mistress p, 3, 1:53.1s ($616,605) & Fenman p, 1:49.4 ($387,956). Finishing third in the mile was Bullet Speed (Camluck).

OSS Grassroots - 2-Year-Old Colt Trot - Hiawatha Raceway (07/15/2010)

Traverse Seelster (Angus Hall/Travelin Lavec) trotted to a runner-up finish in his division of the OSS Grassroots in Sarnia last night. The time of the mile was 2:02.1.

Whenuwishuponastar Pacing Series - Mohawk Raceway (07/15/2010)

The opening leg of the Whenuwishuponastar Pacing Series for 2-year-old filly pacers was contested last night at Mohawk. Lauren, a daughter of Modern Art, was a 2-1/2-length winner in the first of two divisions. The time of the mile was 1:54.2.

OSS Grassroots - 2-Year-Old Filly Pacers - Dresden Raceway (07/14/2010)

Dresden Raceway kicked off the OSS Grassroots season for the 2-year-old filly pacers on Wednesday afternoon. In the opening division, Smile Cam (Camluck) finished a fast-closing second, with Geneva Seelster (Western Maverick/Go Alberta Go) and Journey Seelster (Modern Art/Juno Laag) finishing third and fourth respectively. The time of the mile was 2:03.1.

In the third division, Lyons Susan (Camluck) closed from well off the pace to garner the victory in a time of 2:01.3. Finishing second in the mile was Just Artful (Modern Art), while Synergy Seelster (Mach Three/Silver Seven) rounded out the top three.

Village Janus (Modern Art) paced to victory in the fourth division in a fast 1:58.3.

At Tuesday's qualifiers at Mohawk, two Seelster bred 2-year-old fillies turned in winning performances. Starting things off was Harlow Seelster, a daughter of Ken Warkentin and the Angus Hall mare Hollywood Beauty 3, Q1:57.3s ($52,520), who trotted her mile in 2:03.3. Autumn Seelster, the Art Major first foal Alias Seelster p, 3, 1:51.2s ($196,459), paced to an impressive 1:57 win later on the card.

Last night at Mohawk, Tipsy Taters (Camluck) was a 1:54.2 victor in a non-winners pace for fillies & mares. Finishing second and third were Modern Beauty (Modern Art) and Elite Seelster (Intrepid Seelster/Eye To Eye).

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July 13, 2010

OSS Gold Final - 2-Year-Old Filly Pace - Grand River Raceway (07/12/2010)

Modern Connection (Modern Art) is now 2 for 2, after winning last night's Gold final at Grand River. Pacing to a one-length victory in an impressive time of 1:55.3, Modern Connection has now banked $85,000 in her young career. Finishing third in the mile was the Camluck daughter, Montenegro. The next stop for the OSS Gold fillies will be on August 8 at Rideau Carleton Raceway.

Texas Seelster (Western Maverick/That Day) finished a fast closing second last night at Mohawk in a non-winners pace for colts and geldings. The 3-year-old Seelster bred colt paced his last quarter in :26.3 to finish just three-quarters of a length off the winner. The time of the mile was 1:53.1. Last week at Flamboro, Texas Seelster was a 1:56.3 winner in his first lifetime start.

Mc Taylor (Camluck) was a 1:52.3 winner at Mohawk on July 8.

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July 12, 2010

Gold Rush - Georgian Downs (07/12/2010)

Georgian Downs hosted their main event of the year on Saturday evening, highlighting the best Ontario-sired 3-year-old pacers and trotters in four $130,000 OSS Gold Finals, as well as the top aged Ontario-sired pacers and trotters in the Masters Stakes Finals. Pacing to victory in the 3-year-old colt pace was the Camluck son, Broadies Song. After being parked three-wide at the three-quarter pole, Broadies Song used a :27.3 closing kick to claim the victory by 2-1/2 lengths. The time of the mile was 1:51. To date, Broadies Song has compiled a record of 3-3-2 in 10 starts this season and earnings of over $117,000, after being unraced at 2. Finishing third and fourth to Broadies Song were fellow Camluck sons Big Bay Point and Stonebridge Tonic.

Dreamfair Eternal (Camluck) continued her assault on the aged mare pacing ranks in North America, pacing to a dominant win in the $110,000 Masters Stakes Final. On the lead by the half-mile marker, Dreamfair Eternal equalled Georgian Downs' track record and the Canadian record on a five-eighths mile oval, pacing her mile in 1:50.4. Saturday's victory resulted in Dreamfair Eternal becoming Camluck's 20th million-dollar winner.

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July 9, 2010

OSS Gold Eliminations - 2-Year-Old Colt Pacers - Mohawk Raceway (07/08/2010)

Mohawk Raceway hosted the first OSS Gold of the season for the 2-year-colt pacers on Thursday evening. Three divisions were required to determine the top 10 finalists to next week's $130,000 final. In the opening division, Mystician (Camluck) finished second in the 1:53 mile. Prodigal Seelster (Camluck/Platinum Seelster) used a :26.3 closing quarter in the second division to finish third. The time of the mile was a fast 1:52.3. The third and final division of the evening saw Bullet Speed (Camluck) pace to a 1:53.4 victory.

OSS Gold Eliminations - 2-year-Old Filly Pacers - Grand River Raceway (07/05/2010)

Two eliminations of the OSS Gold for 2-year-old filly pacers went postward on Monday evening. Modern Connection (Modern Art) was victorious in the first elimination, pacing to victory in 1:56.4. Lyons Carrie and Montenegro, both daughters of Camluck, finished second and third respectively in the second division. The time of the mile was 1:56.

OSS Gold Eliminations - 3-Year-Old Pacers - Georgian Downs (07/03/2010)

Windsong Grand Ave (Camluck) was a 1:52 gate-to-wire winner in her elimination for 3-year-old filly pacers. Finishing third in this mile was another daughter of Camluck, Warm Waffles.

Amongst the 3-year-old colt pacers, sons of Camluck were victorious in 2 of the 3 eliminations. Starting things off was Big Bay Point who paced gate-to-wire in 1:52 in the first division. In the third division, Stonebridge Tonic was a 1:52.2 winner with Wellthereyougo (Camluck) finishing a close second. Broadies Song (Camluck) finished a hard closing second in the second division. The time of the mile was 1:52.1.

Masters Stakes Eliminations - Georgian Downs (07/01/2010)

Lucky Man (Camluck) won his elimination of the Masters Stakes for the aged pacing horses in a time of 1:51.3. The Ladies Man, a son of Modern Art, finished second in the mile.

Dreamfair Eternal (Camluck) was victorious in the prep race for the aged mare pacers, claiming the victory in a time of 1:52.2.

Kin Pace - Clinton Raceway (07/04/2010)

Clinton Raceway hosted the $57,400 final of the Kin Pace for 3-year-old filly pacers on Sunday afternoon. Lucky Jeans (Camluck) was a 2-1/2-length winner in a time of 1:57, with Twin B Sensual (Modern Art) finishing second in the mile.

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June 30, 2010

The Des Smith Classic Pace - Rideau Carleton Raceway (06/27/2010)

Lucky Man finished third in the $170,000 Des Smith Final at Rideau Carleton on Sunday evening. The 5-year-old son of Camluck finished 1-length back of the winner, individually timed in a blistering 1:49.4.

OSS Grassroots - 3-Year-Old Colt Trotters - Kawartha Downs (06/26/2010)

Nautilus Seelster (Ken Warkentin/Northern Kiss) trotted to a third place finish in his OSS Grassroots division on Saturday evening. The time of the mile was 2:00.

On Monday evening at Mohawk, Tarquin Seelster (Ponder/Three Men Dreamin) and Trek Seelster (Modern Art/That Day) took to the track in a conditioned pace for 2-year-old pacing colts. Tarquin Seelster made the early lead and set the fractions until just before the wire where he finished second by 1-1/4 lengths. Trek Seelster raced from off the pace, using a :28.2 closing kick to finish third. The time of the mile was 1:55.4.

The Camluck 3-year-old colts, Toughest Of All and Broadies Song, were both victorious in their respective races on Monday evening at Mohawk. Toughest Of All was a 6-length winner in a time of 1:52.3, while Broadies Song raced from well off the pace to garner his 1:51 victory.

Fb Seelster (Western Maverick/Finesse Seelster) and Encore Seelster (Western Maverick/Espirit Seelster) were both winners at Woodstock Raceway on Tuesday. Fb Seelster paced his mile in 1:57.4, while Encore Seelster paced in 1:58.2.

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June 24, 2010

The Ellamony Final - Flamboro Downs (06/19/2010)

Fresh off her world record performance in last week's eliminations, Dreamfair Eternal was sent off as the overwhelming race favourite in Saturday's $120,000 Ellamony Final. Leaving from post 8, Dreamfair Eternal's trip was less than desirable. Racing parked out to the quarter-mile marker, Dreamfair Eternal was forced three-wide from the half-mile marker until the top of the stretch. Suffering interference in the stretch, Dreamfair Eternal rallied hard to make up ground and finish a valiant second. The time of the mile was 1:53.1.

Fan Hanover Stakes Eliminations - Mohawk Raceway (06/19/2010)

Windsong Grand Ave (Camluck) contested the eliminations of the Fan Hanover Stakes on Saturday evening at Mohawk. Racing in the third division, Windsong Grand Ave finished 2-1/2 lengths back in third. The time of the mile was 1:51.1. She will race in Saturday's $666,000 final, leaving from post 7 with Jody Jamieson in the bike.

OSS Grassroots - 3-Year-Old Filly Pacers - Flamboro Downs (06/19/2010)

Flamboro Downs hosted eleven divisions of the OSS Grassroots for 3-year-old filly pacers on Saturday afternoon. The following turned in top performances:

3rd Division - Tymal Talea (Camluck) paced to a third place finish in the 1:54.2 mile.

5th Division - Eyewitness Account (Camluck) finished third. The time of the mile was 1:55.3.

6th Division - Lismorebella (Camluck), the half sister to Lis Mara, was a 1:56.1 winner. Fantastic (Western Maverick) finished third in the mile.

7th Division - Mc Taylor (Camluck) paced to victory in a time of 1:55.4.

9th Division - Holiday Shopper (Camluck) finished third in the 1:54.3 mile.

11th Division - Lucky Jeans (Camluck) was a 1:55.2 winner, with Bronwen Seelster (Western Maverick/Bolero Bogota) finishing second and Miss Maverick (Western Maverick) rounding out the top three.

OSS Grassroots - 3-Year-Old Colt Pacers - Rideau Carleton Raceway (06/20/2010)

Rideau Carleton Raceway hosted the first set of OSS Grassroots for the 3-year-old colt pacers this past Sunday. In total, six divisions went postward, with the following notable top three finishes:

1st Division - Lyons Frank (Camluck) paced gate-to-wire to claim the victory in 1:54.1.

2nd Division - Mambo Italiano (Modern Art) finished second in the 1:52.3 mile.

3rd Division - Good Bad Lucky (Camluck) finished a neck back in second, while Scotian Laddie (Camluck) finished third. The time of the mile was 1:54.1.

4th Division - Cool And Collected finished third in the 1:53 mile.

5th Division - Modern Era (Modern Art) finished second in the fastest division of the evening. The time of the mile was 1:52.

6th Division - Stormy Art (Modern Art) finished third. The time of the mile was 1:53.4.

Central Huron Stakes Finals - Clinton Raceway (06/20/2010)

The finals for the Central Huron Stakes were contested on Sunday afternoon. In the $20,400 final for the colt and gelding trotters, Guardian Seelster (Angus Hall/Gramola) finished third. The time of the mile was 2:01.3.

Wind Drifter (Western Maverick) finished third in the $23,400 fillies and mares pace, which was contested in an impressive time of 1:56.1.

In the $21,200 final for the colt and gelding pacers, Coventry Seelster (No Pan Intended/Cerulean Dream) paced to a runner-up finish. The time of the mile was 1:59.3.

On Monday night at Mohawk, Lyons Carrie, a 2-year-old daughter of Camluck, was victorious in her first lifetime start. A 2-1/2 length winner in 1:56.1, Lyons Carrie is the from the Western Hanover mare, Odds On Steinam, the half sister Put On A Show and Showherthemoney.

Diablo Seelster (Modern Art/Demi Seelster), the half brother to Deuce Seelster, was a 1:52.2 winner at Mohawk on Monday.

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June 18, 2010

Sequoia Seelster p, 2, Q1:56s; 3, 1:53.4s'10 ($33,410) was a 1:55.2 winner last night at Mohawk. A 3-year-old daughter of Dragon Again and the Artsplace mare Slick Gaited, Sequoia Seelster has now compiled a record of 3-1-1 in 8 starts this season.

Keystone Eliza (Camluck) was a 3-3/4 length winner at Mohawk, pacing her mile in a life's best of 1:52.

Protege Seelster (Striking Sahbra/Pepi Lavec) finished a strong third at Mohawk last night. The time of the mile was 1:56.1.

Trieste Seelster (Camluck/Town Trist) finished second in a non-winners pace at Hiawatha Horse Park on Thursday evening. The time of the mile was 1:57.1.

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June 17, 2010

Mohawk Raceway hosted their first 2-year-old qualifiers last Saturday, with many Seelster breds hitting the track. Winning their respective qualifiers were colt pacers Prodigal Seelster and Tarquin Seelster. Prodigal Seelster (Camluck) is the first foal from the Western Hanover mare Platinum Seelster p, 2, 1:57.3h; 3, Q1:56f ($44,072), the half sister to Paula Seelster p, 1:50.4s ($657,853) and Pierce Seelster p, 1:50.4s ($309,207). A 2-length winner in 2:00.2, Prodigal Seelster was a $60,000 yearling purchase at the Forest City Yearling Sale. He is owned by Larry Menary, Denis Breton, Kenneth Ewen and Phil Silvestri and is trained by David Menary.

Tarquin Seelster (Ponder) is the first foal from the Real Artist mare Three Men Dreamin p, 2, 1:56.1; 3, 1:51.2 ($94,939). A gate-to-wire winner in 2:00.3 for trainer/owner Alan Fair, Tarquin Seelster was a $35,000 yearling purchase from Harrisburg.

Also qualifying well were Powell Seelster (Modern Art/Pontchatula), who finished second in his race, while Trek Seelster (Modern Art/That Day) finished fourth in his split.

Synergy Seelster, a 2-year-old Mach Three daughter of Silver Seven finished fourth in her first qualifier at Hazel Park.

Windsong Grand Ave was a 1:51.3 winner at Mohawk on Friday evening. The 3-year-old daughter of Camluck has compiled a record of 4 wins and a second in 6 starts this season, increasing her lifetime earnings to $81,000. She will look to take on the best 3-year-old pacing fillies in North America this Saturday at Mohawk, as she will contest the eliminations of the Fan Hanover Stakes.

Cuban Seelster (Intrepid Seelster/Calendar Girl) was victorious at Mohawk on Tuesday evening, winning a non-winners pace. A career winner of over $303,000, Tuesday's victory marked Cuban Seelster's 24th lifetime win.

Sand Wyndham (Pegasus Spur) finished second in the $32,000 Preferred Trot at Mohawk on Tuesday evening.

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June 15, 2010

The Ellamony Eliminations - Flamboro Downs (06/12/2010)

Dreamfair Eternal continued her assault on the aged pacing mare division at Flamboro Downs on Saturday afternoon. The 6-year-old daughter of Camluck equalled the World Record for aged pacing mares on a half-mile track, winning her elimination of The Ellamony in a scorching 1:51.4. Dreamfair Eternal will look to extend her winning streak in this week's $120,000 final.

The Burlington Stakes - 3-Year-Old Colt Pacers - Mohawk Raceway (06/12/2010)

Stonebridge Tonic (Camluck) withstood a tough-parked out trip to finish a fast-closing second in his division of The Burlington Stakes on Saturday evening. Pacing home in :26.2, Stonebridge Tonic was individually timed in 1:50.4. Stonebridge Tonic remains eligible to this week's eliminations of the North American Cup.

Central Huron Stakes - Clinton Raceway - 2nd Leg (06/13/2010)

The 2nd leg of the Central Huron Stakes was contested on Sunday afternoon at Clinton Raceway. Laredo Seelster (Ken Warkentin/Little Miss Whowho) finished a hard-fought second in his division for trotting colts and geldings. After being parked three wide around the last turn, Laredo Seelster finished 2-1/2 lengths back in second. The time of the mile was 2:01.1.

The fillies and mares pacing divisions were well represented by daughters of Camluck and Western Maverick. In the second division, Exotic Star (Western Maverick) finished a close second in the 1:58.4 mile. The third division was won by Wind Drifter (Western Maverick) in a time of 2:00.3, with Just Got Lucky (Camluck) finishing second by a head. Northern Fling (Camluck) used a pocket trip to claim the win in the fourth division, pacing her mile in 1:59.3. Jael Seelster (Camluck/Juno Laag), who had set the fractions for the race finished second.

In the first division for colt and gelding pacers, Coventry Seelster (No Pan Intended/Cerulean Dream) finished second in the 2:00.1 mile, while Enzo Seelster (Camluck/Eicarls Western) finished in the runner-up position in the second division. The time of that mile was 2:01. Carribean Coral (Camluck) finished third in the 1:59.4 third division.

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June 11, 2010

Mc Taylor overcame a parked out trip on her way to the winner's cirlce on Thursay evening at Mohawk. The 3-year-old daughter of Camluck raced on the outside from the half mile marker until the head of the stretch. Using a :28.2 closing kick, Mc Taylor paced to a 2-1/4 length victory in a life's best of 1:53.

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June 9, 2010

Artiscape Pace - Aged Mare Pacers - Tioga Downs (06/06/2010)

Dreamfair Eternal p, 5, 1:49'09 ($912,915) paced to a dominant victory in the $160,000 Artiscape Pace at Tioga Downs on Sunday afternoon. Racing from off the pace during the hot early fractions, Dreamfair Eternal tipped three wide around the final turn and eventually four wide down the stretch where she used a :27.2 closing kick to take the victory by 1-1/2 lengths. The time of the mile was a stakes and track record 1:49.4, marking the first sub 1:50 mile in the history of Tioga Downs. Finishing second to Dreamfair Eternal was Chancey Lady p, 5, 1:49.4'10 ($1,426,080), another daughter of the Hall of Fame stallion Camluck. Dreamfair Eternal was driven to victory by Tony Kerwood for trainer Pat Fletcher and owner John Lamers.

OSS Grassroots - 3-Year-Old Filly Pacers - Dresden Raceway (06/06/2010)

Dresden Raceway hosted the first round of OSS Grassroots action for 3-year-old filly pacers on Sunday afternoon. Top three finishes were turned in by the following performers:

2nd Division - Tymal Talea (Camluck) overcame a parked out trip to finish third. The time of the mile was 1:58.2.

3rd Division - Sam Swifty (Modern Art) finished second. The time of the mile was 1:59.2.

4th Division - Addison Bay (Camluck) raced from off the pace to capture the 4th division in a time of 1:58.3.

5th Division - Twin B Sensual (Modern Art) finished second in the 1:58.2 mile.

6th Division - Jael Seelster (Camluck/Juno Laag) paced gate-to-wire in 1:58, with Lucky Jeans (Camluck) finishing a close second.

7th Division - Miss Maverick (Western Maverick) finished a close third. The time of the mile was 2:00.

8th Division - Modern Beauty (Modern Art) finished a quarter-length back in second in a time of 1:58.2.

10th Division - Eyewitness Account (Camluck) finished third in the final division of the afternoon. The time of the mile was 1:57.3.

Recent winners at Mohawk this past week include:

Windsong Grand Ave (Camluck) paced to a 1:52.1 victory on Friday evening.

Lucky Man (Camluck) was a 1:50.1 winner on Saturday.

V Squared (Pegasus Spur) trotted to a 1:54.4 win.

The Ladies Man (Modern Art) paced to victory in 1:50.3.

Barn Art (Modern Art) stopped the clock in 1:51 to claim the victory.

Big Bay Point (Camluck) was a dominant 5-1/4 length winner Tuesday evening, stopping the clock in an impressive 1:50.1.

Master Charge (Camluck/Easy Life) paced to a 1:51.4 victory.

Also of note, Sand Wyndham (Pegasus Spur) trotted to a strong third place finish in the $42,000 Open Trot on Monday evening.

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June 3, 2010

The Upper Canada Cup Final - Georgian Downs (05/29/2010)

Haul Away (Modern Art/Armbro Reno) capitalized on a perfect pocket trip to capture the $472,500 final of the Upper Canada Cup on Saturday evening at Georgian Downs. Using a :27.4 closing kick, Haul Away drew off by 1-1/4 lengths to stop the clock in a time of 1:51.4. The winner's share of the lucrative purse pushed Haul Away's lifetime earnings to over $449,500.

The Honourable Earl Rowe Memorial Cup Trot - Georgian Downs (05/29/2010)

Sand Wyndam, a 5-year-old son of Pegasus Spur, was the runner-up in the $115,500 Earl Rowe Memorial, behind the great trotting mare Buck I St Pat. The time of the mile was 1:54.4.

OSS Gold Final - 3-Year-Old Filly Pacers - Western Fair Raceway (05/28/2010)

Warm Waffles (Camluck) finished a strong second in the first $130,000 Gold Final of the season. Racing first over for much of the race, Warm Waffles increased her seasonal earnings to $72,500. The time of the mile was 1:53.3.

Central Huron Stakes - 1st Leg - Clinton Raceway (05/30/2010)

Guardian Seelster (Angus Hall/Gramola) and Aztec Seelster (Angus Hall/Armbro Avalanche) were both victorious in their divisions of the Central Huron Stakes for 3-year-old colt trotters. Guardian Seelster trotted to a 10-1/2 length win in a time of 2:01.2 while Aztec Seelster stopped the clock in 2:04.4.

City Of London Pacing Series Finals - Western Fair Raceway - (05/28/2010)

Encore Seelster (Western Maverick/Espirit Seelster) paced to a runner-up finish in the $54,400 final for 3-year-old colt pacers. The time of the mile was 1:57.1.

Jael Seelster (Camluck/Juno Laag) finished third in the $52,600 final for 3-year-old filly pacers. The time of the mile was 1:57.4.

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May 27, 2010

With stakes season now starting to take off, so will our weekly updates. Some notable performances from recent stakes action include the following:

OSS Gold Eliminations - 3-Year-Old Filly Pacers - Western Fair Raceway (05/21/2010)

Warm Waffles, a daughter of Camluck, won her elimination in gate-to-wire fashion in 1:54.2. A $70,000 yearling purchase from Harrisburg, Warm Waffles was making just her fourth lifetime start. Breaking her maiden in an impressive fashion, Warm Waffles will leave from post 5 in this week's $130,000 final for driver David Miller, trainer John Pentland and owner John Pentland.

Molson Pace Eliminations - Western Fair Raceway (05/21/2010)

Legal Litigator, a 5-year-old son on Camluck, finished second by a head in the opening elimination of the Molson Pace. The time of the mile was 1:52.1. With over $211,000 earned this season, Legal Litigator has been a dominant force at Yonkers Raceway. A runner-up in this year's $460,000 Levy Memorial, Legal Litigator will leave from post 5 in this week's $312,000 final for trainer Casie Coleman and owner Robert Hamather. Trevor Henry will be in the bike for this week's final.

Lucky Man, another 5-year-old son of Camluck, finished a strong second in his elimination, being individually timed in a 1:51.4. Trained by Casie Coleman, Lucky Man was driven by Mark MacDonald for owners Brittany Farms and Daisy Acres. In this week's final, Lucky Man will leave from post 2.

The Upper Canada Cup Eliminations - Georgian Downs (05/22/2010)

Three eliminations were required to determine the 10 starters for this Saturday's $472,500 final of The Upper Canada Cup. Broadies Song (Camluck) finished a fast closing third in the opening elimination. The time of the mile was 1:51.4. Leaving from post 3 in this week's final, Broadies Song will be driven by Scott Zeron for trainer Rick Zeron and owners Stephen Scarff and Turnkey Stables.

Taking the second division was Haul Away (Modern Art) in a time of 1:52.2. Haul Away will be driven in this week's final by Tim Tetrick for trainer Dave Menary and owners Larry Menary, Denis Breton, Phil Silvestri and Joseph Settemi. Haul Away will be leave from the rail.

In the third and final elimination, Wellthereyougo (Camluck) paced to a strong runner-up finish, being individually timed in 1:51.4. Trainer Dr. Ian Moore shares ownership of Wellthereyougo with Serge Savard and R G McGroup Ltd. The striking bay son of Camluck will leave from post 6 in this week's final with driver David Miller in the bike.

OSS Grassroots - 3-Year-Old Filly Trotters - Western Fair Raceway (05/19/2010)

Harlequin Seelster, a daughter of Duke Of York and the Angus Hall mare, Hollywood Beauty, trotted to a gait-to-wire victory in the opening OSS Grassroots of the season. The time of the mile was 2:00.2. The victory increased her lifetime earnings to over $30,000.

OSS Grassroots - 3-Year-Old Colt Trotters - Western Fair Raceway (05/26/2010)

Nautilus Seelster, a son of Ken Warkentin and the Balanced Image mare, Northern Kiss, finished third in his division of the OSS Grassroots. The time of the mile was 2:01.1.

Ontario Spring Series Final - 3-Year-Old Filly Pacers - Woodbine Raceway (05/10/2010)

Daughters of Camluck dominated the $60,000 final, sweeping the top three spots. Windsong Grand Ave paced to an impressive stakes record of 1:51.4 in winning the final. Warm Waffles finished 3 lengths back on second, while On The Cusp rounded out the top three.

Ontario Spring Series Final - 3-Year-Old Colt Pacers - Woodbine Raceway (05/07/2010)

Mambo Italiano, a son of Modern Art, overcame less than desirable conditions to claim the victory in $60,000 final. With the track rated sloppy, Mambo Italiano paced home in 1:54.1, with Broadies Song (Camluck) finishing second.