Fall fun continues at Truro Raceway
Race- goers will enjoy an action- packed afternoon showcasing fast horses and talented drivers in nine dashes of harness racing.
A fun way to enjoy the brisk fall days, fans will be able to cheer their favourites home from trackside or the comfort of seating provided in the Douglas Grandstand.
Post-time is 1 p.m. Qualifying rounds are scheduled for 11: 45 a.m.
The magic continues
Truro’s leading teamster, Darren Crowe, partnered with 14- year- old Montreal Phil, are certainly an impressive duo , picking up their seventh consecutive victory as a team in Race 6 on last Sunday’s program for connections Dawn Ellis and Jeff Ellis.
Fresh stock
Popular Truro horseman Jamie Ramsay has confirmed the purchase of fresh stock for his stable, AJ Shadow.
A four-year-old son of Shadow Play, AJ boasts a life’s best of 156.3 and a bank account showing $ 24,582. Campaigning out of Hiawatha Horse Park in Sarnia, Ont., Ramsay’s newest acquisition arrives showing three straight wins between 157.2 and 158.
Chase the Ace
Oct. 21 winner – Brad Murphy ($209).
Drew the 4 clubs.
The Ace of Spades remains. Chase the Ace tickets will be sold this Sunday for $5 each or 5 for $20.
Fresh voice
Truro Raceway’s current announcer/ race Secretary, Joe Kelly, will be vacant this Sunday from his usual perch atop the Douglas Grandstand.
Kelly with his unique, clear and distinctive race calls, has announced at Truro Raceway for 32 years.
Sunday, 29- year- old Chris Davies of Saint John will take charge of the mike for the afternoon.
Davies, a popular New Bruns- wick horseman, has announced at every track in Atlantic Canada, including full- time one summer at Fredericton Raceway, as well as a stateside gig in Maine.
Announcing his first race at the age of 12 at Exhibition Park in Saint John, Chris credits both Ingham Palmer Jr and Scott Waddell as his mentors providing him with his initial announcing opportunities.
Trick or treat
Halloween comes to the Raceway this Sunday – the perfect back drop to pick up treats, and maybe get up close and personal with some of the “stars” of the day, the horses.
Youngsters are invited to meet at 11:45 a.m. in the grandstand to meet with the “spook” guides for some pre-race “Trick or Treating” fun.
Seeking photos
Standardbred Canada has confirmed it will be publishing the 2019 edition of the Heart of Harness Racing calendars and are now on the lookout for photos to use.
It is searching for unique images and shots that capture the heart and soul of horse racing.
The deadline is Nov. 5, 2018. Further information is available by contacting Haley Saunders or Kathy Wade Vlaar at Standardbred Canada in Mississauga.
Live racing events
Sunday, Oct. 28 – Post- time, 1 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 4 – Post-time, 1 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 11 – Post- time, 1 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 18 – Post- time, 1 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 25 – Post-time, 1 p.m.