Stables wheel and deal, horses change hands
Diane Daniels
Atlantic Grand Circuit Week saw a number of horses change hands and stables.
P H Stephanie was sold to Ernie Laffin out of the R James Shive camp while Million Dollar Kevin left owner/trainer Shawn Dixon to join the Wont Back Down Stable.
Calvin Isenor purchased the six-year old Mortal Combat from Angus MacLean of Port Hood.
Two claims were successful during the week with Dave Kelly of P.E.I. picking up Three Steps To Heaven while Keelan MacDonald of Cape Breton claimed Our Star, the first part of the week. Both claims came out of the George Rennison training string.
Following Grand Circuit Week, a couple of other deals were put in the books, with Rosa Santanna purchased by Windsor owner Stephen Morton and Four Starz Hold Em heading stateside with Donnie and Debbie Ellis.
Missing from action
With the popular Callbeck Stake for two-year-old pacing colts and fillies carded this weekend, along with the threeyear-old Maple Leaf Trot at Red Shores, Summerside, Truro Raceway will have some regular faces missing from the line-up. They include Danny Romo, Bernard McCallum, Ryan Ellis, Darren Crowe and Paul Langille.
Nine dashes tomorrow
Tomorrow afternoon’s program at Truro Raceway has nine dashes of exciting action on tap with a noon post time. Qualifying rounds are scheduled for 10:45 am.
What’s for lunch
Top of the Turn Sunday Special: Baked Ham Dinner with all the trimmings includes tea/coffee and dessert for $ 14.95.
50-50 winner
July 23: Ticket # 395924 Winner: Nancy Laffin, Shubenacadie. Cash prize $710.
July 24: Ticket # 639002 Winner: Charlie Sexsmith, North River, N.S. Cash Prize $362.50.
Atlantic Post Calls on sale
The July 22 edition of Atlantic Post Calls is on sale in the Truro Race Office for $ 3, tax included. This issue covers a complete overview of Summerside’s Lobster Carnival week, including information on their new track records, Tammy MacKay’s Truro Report and an update on the field for the 2016 National Driving Championship to be held at Western Fair in October.
Paddock canteen returns Aug. 7
Although the regular paddock canteen will not be available this weekend, the paddock PariMutuel seller will have water and chocolate bars available for sale. Gail Keddy and the light snack counter will return Sunday, Aug. 7.