Truro Raceway to honour the memory of Audrey McManus
Nine dashes are on tap tomorrow afternoon at Truro Raceway.
The top class goes as Race 8 with six entries, including two being sent out from the Ellis camp – Desir Dorleans, in line to Ryan Ellis, and Goliath Reigns, with Todd Trites between the wheels.
Post time is 1 p.m. with qualifying rounds on deck for 11:45 a.m.
Mother’s Day
In lieu of the traditional Mother Of The Year presentation, Truro Raceway has decided to honour the late Audrey McManus who passed away last week.
Audrey, a mother of seven, was well known at the raceway/ exhibition grounds, having been employed in various capacities during the annual Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition over the years and as well as operator of the raceway paddock canteen with her husband, Pat.
Audrey was not only an avid harness racing enthusiast but enjoyed the pleasure of being a standardbred owner along with members of her family in past years.
Mother’s Day special
The Top Of The Turn Diner is offering a Mother’s Day Lunch special Sunday.
The $20 special includes your choice of a roast beef or roast turkey dinner or Chicken Caesar wrap with a side, dessert, tea/coffee (kids may order off of menu), a $2 wagering voucher and a complimentary race program.
In order to guarantee a spot to take mom out to enjoy the races and lunch tomorrow afternoon, call the raceway pari-mutuel office at 902-8938075 to make a reservation.
Chase the Ace
The race day 50-50 draw has a new face at Truro Raceway, now being sold as the popular Chase The Ace contest.
Last week’s lucky winner was Hugh MacKay, picking up $88 in prize winnings.
MacKay drew the 10 of clubs, leaving the Ace of spades in the deck and the pot with a $332 carryover for May 14.
Ask a trainer
This week’s question for a trainer went out to Truro’s Phil Pinkney – an O’Brien Award Winner, owner, trainer and driver.
Q: An equipment change race fans often hear announced is “addition of a Murphy Blind inside.” We asked Phil, What is a Murphy Blind and What is its purpose?
Phil explained that a Murphy Blind, which is a square piece of leather approximately six inches square, is an extremely useful tool to correct a horse that may be bearing in or out on the rein.
Example – if a horse is bearing out on the left rein the Murphy Blind would be attached to right side of the bridle over the eye to correct this action by encouraging the horse to keep his head straight and hopefully improve his performance.