Montreal Phil, La n earn accolades

Just three cards remain in the 2018 harness racing season at Truro Raceway, and Sunday will feature nine dashes of competitive racing at the Bible Hill oval.

Post-time slated for 1 p.m. and qualifying sessions are scheduled for 11:45 a.m.

Hot Horse, Cool Driver November tabulations show 26-year-old Dale Spence capped o the month with Cool Driver accolades, earning 65 points out of 22 starts, spearheaded by six victories, three seconds, three thirds, six fourths and two fthplace nishes.

Teamster Ernie La n grabbed second spot on the leaderboard, accumulating 58 points. Hot Horse recognition was earned by the seasoned 14- year- old campaigner, Montreal Phil, for connections, Dawn Ellis, Lower Onslow and Je Ellis, Bible Hill, edging out Hugh Mackay’s P H Powerful, which reported in with 17 points. Leading trainer for November went to George Rennison, earning 44 points out of 20 starts just ahead of Darren Crowe ranking second, acquiring 35 points.

Ready, steady and able

Every track has them and Truro is no exception – an extraordinary horse that is ready, steady and able, always showing up to play the game, giving his best, a fan-favourite or a handicapper’s go-to pick.

One of Truro Raceway’s such competitors is Electric Syl, owned by Ryder Matthews Rennison and his mom, Andrea Rennison.

The 10- year- old campaigner won out of the four spot last Sunday afternoon, covering the ground in 201 at over a weathercompromised track.

“Syl” has earned $67,941.00 in purse money, paced a career best of 156, taken over Red Shores Charlottetown as a six-year-old and has gone postward in 262 lifetime starts. Favorite treats – carrots or whatever his “people” are eating.

Favorite activities when not competing – being brushed - braided and “cuddled” by children and adults alike.

“Syl” also loves to romp and play outside in the paddock with his buddies.

Trackside lounge Trackside Lounge has reopened for race fans to enjoy simulcast wagering. Thursday through Saturday, the lounge will open for business at 1 p.m. until midnight. Sunday’s hours start at 1 p.m., closing at 8 p.m. for patrons.

Chase the Ace

Nov. 25 winner – Mike Ellsworth ($171), drew the King of Spades.

Pot remains at $1,482. Chase the Ace tickets will be sold this Sunday for $5 each or ve for $20.

Tickets are also available at Truro Horsemen’s Club, Kennedy’s Variety, High Maintenance Hair Salon and Equestrian Closet Consignment.

Top of the Turn Diner specials

Dec. 2 – Pan-fried haddock Dec. 9 – Seafood chowder and sandwich

Dec. 16 – Roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings

Each special is $15.95, including tea/co ee and dessert

Remaining dates

Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Post-time for all race days is p.m.