Fun and excitement at Truro Raceway
Tonight, Truro Raceway will host an exciting an entertaining nine-dash card to be contested by 66 pacers.
Dawn and Jeff Ellis’ seasoned 14-year-old pacer Montreal Phil will head into Race 7 with two consecutive wins under his belt.
Post-time is 6:30 p.m. Qualifying rounds are on tap for 5:15 p.m. Clarence Farm Services Ltd.
May results
Final tally of points for May highlight Truro’s talented teamster Darren Crowe topping the leaderboard for drivers, recording 71 points in 24 starts. Crowe was six points better than Paul Langille, who finished second.
Hot Horse accolades went to Stature Seelster for owner CC Stables (Chris Covin) of Middle Sackville, accumulating 19 points with three wins and one second in four outings to edge out Distinctiv Rusty, who ended May with 18 points.
Truro Raceway’s 2017 top trainer, George Rennison, is quick off of the gate for the 2018 meet, picking up 52 points for the month. He hit the money 16 times out of 20 starts, and was five points better than Bernard (Pooker) Mccallum.
Chase the Ace
Four cards remain in Chase the Ace with a jackpot of $26,813
Last week’s winner, Chris Henderson, drew the King of Diamonds and picked up 1,593.00 in prize winnings.
Tickets sell for $5 each or 5 for $20 and are available on Sundays at the Truro Horsemen’s Club between 1 and 3 p.m., followed by the draw. Tickets are also available at Truro Raceway on Friday evenings during the regular race card.
VIP Package
Truro Raceway and Cat Country 99.5 have partnered to offer three VIP packages for Fast Fridays.
Simply text “HORSE” to 90200 for a chance to win one of these prizes. Each winner and seven friends will enjoy a Fast Friday at Truro Raceway with free programs, snacks, race vouchers as well as a personal host for the evening. Details are available on the Truro Raceway website and Facebook page.
Connections Corner Meet the owners Sarah Bruce White First horse: Thoughtlessness – a graduate of the 2004 Atlantic Classic Yearling Sale. Sarah campaigned the daugher of Rayson Hanover in 2009 with co-owner Mandy Ellis.
Favourite horse: Her current charge, Just Lovey, a nineyear-old brown pacing mare, a regular contender at Truro Raceway.
Most memorable moment: Just Lovey, in line to Dale Spence, winning the $ 4,200 Wilson Fuel Mares Series final during the 2015 Atlantic Grand Circuit Week.
Favourite track other than Truro Raceway: Inverness Raceway. Sarah says the horse community as well as track management are friendly, accommodating and welcoming when “mainlanders” truck in to race.
Best part of harness racing: Sarah has been an avid horse lover since she was a “little girl,” so the best part of the sport for her is the “horse” and everything involved with the care and competition. She says she loves to see them do well on the track but if it is an off night she always looks forward to competing again on the next card.
Top of the Turn specials June 8 – Hot hamburg dinner, including tea/coffee and dessert, $15.95.
June highlights
June 22 – Mackenzie Memorial Stake for three-year-old pacing colts and fillies
June 29 – Regional Driving Championship
Claiming series set for EPR
Exhibition Park Raceway in Saint John, N.B., will be hosting a $ 2,500-$ 3,000 claiming series slated to open Saturday, June 16.
A $1,500 second leg is set for June 23, followed by a $2,000 consolation and $ 3,500 final scheduled for July 2.
Post-time for Saturday’s race cards is 1 p.m.