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JUNE 2, 2015 – Everything came together for three-year-old pacing gelding Maracasso at Mohawk Racetrack on Tuesday evening as the John Williamson trainee earned his first ever harness racing victory in an $18,000 Grassroots division. After sitting third through fractions of :26.4, :55.1 and 1:23.2, Maracasso burst out of the pack in the stretch and reeled in pacesetter Mac Raider to earn the nose victory in 1:53. "The horse needed a trip and he got lucky enough to get one," said driver Jody Jamieson after the race. "If you're going to break your maiden, it's better to be in a stake race than anywhere else." Trainer Williamson of Waterdown and Daniel Haist of Ridgeville share ownership of Maracasso and Jamieson was pleased to engineer the win for the longtime partners. "They've both been in the business, both partners, for a long, long time. They've had moderate success, but maybe this horse is their OSS horse for the year," said the driver. Maracasso made two starts in the Grassroots program last season, finishing third and sixth, and the Lis Mara son had two sophomore starts under his belt heading into Tuesday's contest. "I actually raced him last year, and he was really immature," noted Moffat resident Jamieson. "He's still fairly immature, but he definitely got the right division and he raced well." Maracasso bested fan favourite Mac Raider, owned by Leonard Gamble of Etobicoke, trainer Gregg McNair of Guelph and Don MacDonald and David Kryway of Amherstburg, and Regal Sight in the fourth of seven Grassroots divisions for the three-year-old pacing colts and geldings. The first division was captured by Mr Carrotts and driver Phil Hudon of Guelph, who circled the Mohawk Racetrack oval in 1:52.2 for trainer Murray Brethour and owner-breeder Melvyn Varcoe of Thornton. The win was the first of the season for the Mach Three gelding, but his fifth straight top three result. Sportswriter son Windsong Lightning stepped to the quickest victory of the seven Grassroots divisions, halting the Mohawk teletimer at 1:51.3. Guelph resident James MacDonald engineered the win for trainer David Menary of Cambridge and owners Terry De Matteo of Stoney Creek, and Mark Searles and 648885 Ontario Limited of Caledonia. Milton resident Randy Waples piloted Artful Way to a 1:51.4 score in the third split for trainer, owner and breeder Bob McIntosh of Windsor. The Artistic Fella son edged out favourite Naturescape to score his second straight victory. Mach Code earned his first win of the season in the seventh race, cruising home a five length winner in rein to Guelph resident Doug McNair. The leading Ontario Sires Stakes reinsman in 2014, McNair steered Mach Code to the 1:52.2 win for trainer Jeffrey Thomson, who shares ownership of the Mach Three – Early Dismissal homebred with Lori Thomson of Chesley. Driver Mario Baillargeon of Acton captured the last two divisions, guiding Tell All son Myhoneytellsall to a 1:53 win for trainer Rene Bourassa of Fergus and owner-breeders M & S Racing Stable Inc. of Rockwood, and then returning to the winner's circle with HP Bushido Dragjet. Owned by breeder Claude Hamel of Ayer's Cliff, QC, HP Bushido Dragjet is trained by Benoit Baillargeon of Rockwood. The Jeremes Jet son earned the head victory over favourite York Seelster in a clocking of 1:53.3. The three-year-old pacing colts and geldings make their second Grassroots start at Clinton Raceway on June 21, while Ontario Sires Stakes action continues at Mohawk Racetrack this week with six Grassroots divisions for the three-year-old trotting colts on Thursday and two Gold Series divisions for the three-year-old pacing fillies on Saturday evening. Post time for both events is 7:25 pm.
Clinton -- Two years ago, James MacDonald was winning Clinton Raceways' annual harness racing drivers challenge heading into the final race when Trevor Henry pulled off a last second victory. MacDonald got his revenge a year ago, winning his first title with a decisive victory over Jody Jamieson. Henry was third. On Sunday, May 31, the trio, along with five other top reinsmen, will suit up against each other again as the 35th annual Drivers Challenge hits the track in support of the Clinton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. "Legions are having a tough time financially across the province. Every cause is a good one, but we think this will be a nice tie-in for us," said Clinton Raceway general manager Ian Fleming. Though it's a fun, relaxed atmosphere in which all proceeds of the day, including the drivers' fees, will go to the Legion, MacDonald said the drivers don't take the competition lightly. "Everyone's really competitive," he said. "You put a bunch of egos in together and one's a winner and you're going to get people trying pretty hard. There's no favours there, that's for sure." Henry, a finalist for the O'Brien Award for Canada's driver of the year in 2014, said pride is on the line. "It's always nice to have the bragging rights," Henry said, "But it's just a lot of fun. It's a good day out." The Drivers Challenge will pit Clinton's top three drivers of 2014 -- Henry, Ryan Holliday and Bruce Richardson-- against MacDonald, Jamieson, Doug McNair and Mike Saftic from the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) circuit and Canada's leading dash winner, Alfie Carroll, who turned 30 in early May, and is leading the nation with nearly 200 wins already in 2015. For the first time in its long history, the Drivers Challenge is being held at the beginning, rather than at the end of the season, to make room for the eighth edition of Clinton Raceway's biannual Legends Day classic that will close out the track's 16-race season on Sept. 6 in support of the Clinton Public Hospital. Henry, long the king of Ontario's smaller tracks and now a regular fixture on the WEG circuit, said he's a big fan of Clinton Raceway. "It's just good to go there and give back to the town of Clinton," Henry said. "They do a lot of good there. It's a good town and a nice track and a good spot." MacDonald said he likes making the trip to Clinton because the Drivers Challenge usually draws a huge crowd and, "the people there seem to appreciate it and they put on a good show." MacDonald currently ranks a close second on Canada's driver earnings list with over $1.35 million made in 2015. McNair is a close third ($1.23 million), following by Henry in fifth ($1.09 million), Jamieson in sixth ($980,000) and Carroll in eighth ($890,000). In the wins department, after Carroll, McNair currently ranks sixth in the nation with 90 wins, followed by MacDonald in seventh (88) and Henry tied for ninth (80). The eight reinsmen participating in the Drivers Challenge have more than 26,300 career wins between them and combined career earnings of around $300 million. Jessica Carnochan
CAMPBELLVILLE, April 13 - Cast No Shadow and Maplelea came into Monday night's $36,200 Blossom Series final at Mohawk with a shot at a series sweep, but Doctor Terror and harness racing driver Jody Jamieson had other plans. A compact field of six three-year-old pacing fillies lined up Monday for the final of the Blossom over a 'sloppy' surface at Mohawk. Cast No Shadow, who was undefeated in five starts this season coming into the final, was sent off as the 1/2 favourite, while Maplelea, who entered the final on a five-race win streak, went off at odds of 3/1. Both fillies scored impressive victories in the preliminary rounds and were going for the series sweep Monday night. However, the Blake MacIntosh trainee Doctor Terror would not allow the brooms to come out and came away with the series final victory at odds of 9/2. Driven by Jamieson, Doctor Terror sprinted out to the early lead and would give way to Cast No Shadow in the second-quarter for a two-hole trip. The favourite would set fractions of :58.2 and 1:27.3 to bring the field into the stretch. Maplelea, who paced along sixth, had her chances take a hit around the final turn, as her cover stalled on the way to the three-quarter pole. In the stretch, Doctor Terror came off the rail and would grind down Cast No Shadow to overtake the lead. Moonlit Dance came charging on the far outside in deep stretch, but Doctor Terror held her off to win by a head in 1:57.2. Cast No Shadow finished third, while Maplelea got up for fourth. A daughter of Western Terror, Doctor Terror has made all three of her starts this season in the Blossom Series. Along with a victory and a pair of runner-up finishes, Doctor Terror walks away from the Blossom with a total of $25,600 in earnings. Last season, Doctor Terror won a Grand Circuit event at the Delaware County Fairgrounds and banked over $110,000. She is owned by Blake MacIntosh and Stuart McIntosh. Doctor Terror returned $11.80 to win. In order to be eligible to the Blossom Series, the three-year-old pacing fillies had to be non-winners of three-races of $15,000 in 2014. Mark McKelvie
CAMPBELLVILLE, April 11 - American Rock with Jody Jamieson turned in a gritty harness racing effort to win the $37,000 Youthful Series final Saturday night at Mohawk Racetrack. A solid group of ten three-year-old pacing colts and geldings lined up Saturday evening for the final of the three-week Youthful series. Legion Of Boom, the 4/5 favourite, came into the final on a three-race win streak and had a chance at a series sweep. The action was hot right from the start, as the first-quarter saw a trio of horses battle around the opening turn. Dialamara, who was three-wide, would come away with the lead as the field entered the backstretch. American Rock, who got away fourth, came charging first up in the second-quarter to engage Dialamara in a duel. American Rock would eventually clear to the lead at the mid-way point, but not after a rock-solid half-mile clocking of :55.1. Around the final turn, Team Captain was pressing at the leader first up, while Legion Of Boom was placed second-over. American Rock posted a third-quarter of :28.1 to reach the three-quarter pole in 1:23.2. In the stretch, American Rock dug deep and would not allow his rivals to get by, as he reached the wire first in a career-best 1:52. Dialamara came up the rail to finish second by a length and a quarter, while Pantheon Hanover made a rally on the far outside to finish third. Team Captain, who was beat less than two-lengths, and Legion Of Boom had to settle for fourth and fifth, respectively. A son of Rocknroll Hanover, American Rock is trained by Ben Wallace for owner Brad Grant. The sophomore pacing colt came into Saturday's final off a 1:54.1 victory in last week's second leg and had finished second by only a head in an opening leg division on March 28. American Rock, who did not race as a two-year-old, now has a record of five wins from eight starts and earnings $57,250. The Wallace trainee returned $7.10 to win. In order to be eligible to the Youthful series, the three-year-old pacing colts and geldings had to be non-winners of three-races or $15,000 in 2014. American Rock Favourites dominate round one of Don Mills The first leg of the Don Mills Trotting Series Saturday night at Mohawk was dominated by the chalk. A group of 13 four- and five-year-old trotters were split into two $20,000 first round divisions. In the first division, Wild And Crazy Guy picked up his third win from his last four starts in 1:56. Sent off as the 3/5 favourite, Wild And Crazy Guy and driver Mario Baillargeon got away fourth in the early stages. A second-quarter move gave Wild And Crazy Guy control of the lead and he never looked back. The public's choice finished up his mile with a :28.2 final-quarter to win by a length and three-quarters over Windsun Revenge. Exemplar finished third, while Ramas Last Son took fourth. A four-year-old gelding son of Crazed, Wild And Crazy Guy is trained by Martin Lachance for owners Jean Brunet & Ted Gewertz and now has three wins from 12 starts in 2015. Saturday evening's victory gives the four-year-old 12 career victories and pushes his bankroll over $164,000. Wild And Crazy Guy paid $3.30 to win. Wild And Crazy Guy In the second division, Bourbon Bay and driver Mike Saftic lived up to their 1/5 billing and scored a dominant 1:54.1 victory. A four-year-old gelding son of Sand Vic, Bourbon Bay swept the General Brock series back in February at Woodbine and was returning north of the border Saturday off a Weiss Series division victory at Pocono on March 31. The heavy-favourite was sent straight to the lead by Saftic and it was lights out from there. Bourbon Bay set fractions of :28.2, :57 and 1:25.1 before trotting home easily in :29 to win by 2 ¾ lengths over Seawind Pascale. Sheer Flex finished more than 12 lengths behind the winner in third, while A J Destiny finished fourth. The clocking of 1:54.1 is a new career-mark for Bourbon Bay, who now has eight wins from 11 starts in 2015. The four-year-old is trained north of the border by Mike Sinclair for lessee John Cummings Jr of Nichols, New York and increased his career bankroll to over $117,000 with the victory Saturday. Bourbon Bay paid $2.40 to win. Bourbon Bay In order to be eligible to the Don Mills, the trotters had to be non-winners of $150,000 lifetime as of December 31, 2014. The second leg of the Don Mills Trotting Series will take place next Saturday (April 18). Mark McKelvie
There are some athletes, who are to their sport — like jam is to peanut butter. They come together like eggs to bacon. They blend. They become one, an osmosis in the world of sweat — like Jordan and basketball; a puck and Gretzky, baseball with The Babe. One without the other is intellectually indigestible. So, it is, that harness racing has always had its Filion and a Waples. Or two. Jody Jamieson is a multiple O'Brien Award winner and John Campbell is regarded with a reverence rarely heard this side of a Gordie Howe conversation. Some, such as Sylvain Filion, who leads the drivers' standings with Canada's top harness circuit moving to Mohawk Thursday from Woodbine, continue to hold the standard high for the old world order. But, look close enough, and it is evident that standardbred racing is also coming into a new age. The twitter generation is making its move. A younger, perhaps bolder more aggressive, and evidently a talented wave of young drivers has taken a foothold in the industry. Perhaps never before has so much young blood lined up horses behind a starting gate. "I think it has changed quite a bit," says Doug McNair, who at age 25, sits second in the driver's standings behind only Filion. "Even if you go back just a few years, most guys had to be in their 30s before they could race (on the Woodbine/Mohawk circuit) full-time. Me, Jon Drury, and a couple others, all came in about the same time and I think it's good for the sport. "When you have the younger drivers well, they tend to hang out with a younger crowd and I think it might get more younger people ... a new generation of people coming out to the track." There is certainly a new generation taking over on the track. With the switch-over to Mohawk, three of the five top drivers have yet to see a 30th candle lit on their birthday cake. Drury, from Rockwood, Ont., is fifth with 37 wins. McNair, has 62 wins in 332 starts, just six behind Filion. James MacDonald, who at age 28 recorded his 1,000th lifetime win last season, sits in third spot with 44 wins. "I think I've got a lot of good years ahead. Most of the better, older drivers didn't get to their best until their mid-30s," said MacDonald, who grew up in a racing family in Prince Edward Island. "A younger group is starting to break through ... a few of us have gotten noticed." Noticed is a modest way of putting it. McNair surpassed the 2,000-win mark last year and ranked as the top Ontario Sires Stakes driver. In 2008, at age 18, he became the youngest driver in harness-racing history to win a $300,000 purse in the Battle of Waterloo. Horses, he has always realized, would be his life. His father Gregg, one of Canada's top conditioners with over $31 million in career earnings, got him started in the sport. "I was only five or six years old maybe when it happened, but there's a picture in my bedroom of me sitting on a bike in the winner's circle after (Filion) won a race with one of my dad's horses. Now I'm 25 and I'm getting a chance to go out there every night with some of these guys. How great is that. Sure, I have my bad days sometimes and I'm not happy when I leave the track — but there's nothing else I'd rather be doing," said Doug, "lots of four- and five-year-old kids dream of going to the NHL. I always dreamt of going to the track and racing." Like McNair, Drury and MacDonald both grew up in racing families. Unlike McNair, Drury and MacDonald had to find, or rediscover, their passion for racing after some alternative adolescent diversions. "I played hockey, I played baseball. You name it, I played it," said MacDonald, who enjoyed his job at the track canteen in Charlottetown, but rarely hung out at the family or track barns. Both his parents worked at the local track, the family was into the breeding business and his brothers Mark and Anthony were already on track to successful careers as drivers. "My brothers were always obsessed with the horses. I wasn't," said MacDonald. After graduating Grade 12, he worked a summer in Campbellville for his brother Anthony but, "I didn't enjoy it that much to be honest" and he returned to college in P.E.I. Everything changed the following summer when he went back to Campbellville and his brother put him on a bike. "I don't really know what changed. Maybe I was older. Maybe it was just I knew people and had more friends but I loved it." And, the game, it turned out, loved him back. Last year, he drove Muscle Babe to a stakes-record performance in the $178,287 Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association final for three-year-old filly trotters in an impressive 1:54. His purse earnings this season already top $800,000. "I can't imagine doing anything else. Even if I'm having a bad night and I go to the gate I still believe I've got the best job in the world." Drury could be building racetracks rather than racing on them. While he also grew up in a racing family — his father Barry worked at Mohawk, still trains horses and once worked for the legendary Ron Waples as an assistant trainer at the old Meadowlands — he toyed with the idea of becoming an architect. "I really enjoyed it, and woodworking in high school. I thought about going to university but I ended up finishing high school and ... well, racing kind of took over. I guess it was just in my blood." He started at a small track in Woodstock, his father gave him a leg up with a few horses. "Mostly it's about opportunity. You have to get a chance to drive some decent horses ... when people see you winning at the smaller places they start to be more willing to let you go to the big tracks," said Drury. A move to Kawartha Downs a few years later and teaming up with top trainers Corey Johnson and Carmen Auciello was the birth of his "Made It" moment. "I was a regular driver there (Kawartha Downs) and they started using me and we developed a relationship and it just snowballed from there," said Drury, who also raced at Pocono for Auciello. "It was a great experience. I think it really helped me to be to where I am at today. It's a different style of racing (at the Poconos), it taught me a lot and I think its made me a better driver now." Since then he has become an integral part in the development of O'Brien Award winner Vegas Vacation, guiding the colt to victory in his first lifetime start at Mohawk Racetrack. Ultimate goals: For MacDonald? "You try not to look at the standings but you do ... It would be to win a drivers title at WEG," he said. "To me the biggest thrill is still to have a full card against the best drivers that I grew up idolizing. We're young ... at this age you're eager to prove (yourself). We want to win and be like the guys who've been in this sport a long time." Thursday, McNair has six races on the opening card at Mohawk in a season in which he is off to his best career start, and one he hopes will culminate with his ultimate dream: The O'Brien Trophy (awarded annually to Canadian harness-racing's best and brightest) and a driving championship. "I picked up some good horses to start the year and it just seems to have snowballed from there," said McNair. "In 2013 I got nominated, along with Filion, for driver of the year. He was always one of the guys I idolized when I was a kid. When that happened I felt like I belonged." They have taken different paths to get to where they belong, but standardbred's young guns are arriving at the finish line together. Said Drury: "When you're racing at Woodbine and Mohawk you're obviously doing something right. Just knowing I'm racing with the best is kind of a special feeling ... In the past, owners have always gone with the experienced guys. It's nice to see some of the younger guys get a shot, with good horses, because I do think it's good for the sport. By Bill Lankhof for the Toronto Sun Reprinted with the permission of the Toronto Sun
A touching gesture from Canadian harness racing star Jody Jamieson has come to light after the star reinsman returned home from competing in last month's World Driving Championship in New South Wales. Jamieson was one of 10 drivers competing at the Championship and made the decision to donate his outside driving fees and prize money won during his Aussie stay to Sunflower Cottage. Run by Disability Macarthur, Sunflower Cottage is a warm and homely place for children with disabilities who have high support and medical needs. The WDC drivers got the opportunity to spend a morning with the children at Sunflower Cottage during their time in Sydney. Disability Macarthur chief executive Annamaria Wood was full of praise for Jamieson and thanked him for the donation. "We were very excited to receive the donation from Jody towards the Sunflower Cottage and all of my staff were really overwhelmed by the morning tea we had with the world drivers," Wood said. "All of the drivers spent time with the children and parents, we really need additional funding and sponsorship and what Jody has done is greatly appreciated. "I saw the way the international drivers interacted with our families and how special that was to them. I can't thank them enough for the way they made the children feel, that was priceless!" Jamieson was moved by the visit to the cottage confirming it was the most memorable morning he had in Australia. "I just thought that if I could help those families out a bit by donating the money then it was a no brainer," Jamieson declared. "I thank the stars every morning when I wake up with the regular trials in life that my kids are healthy. "I love the fact that these families have a place for children to call home for short periods and that these folks can provide the love and care that these kids have at their own homes." HRNSW Media
The World Driving Championship headed to Penrith tonight for three harness racing heats. Penrith is a suburb and a major centre in the metropolitan area of Sydney. Penrith is located 60 kilometres west of Sydney on the banks of the Nepean River. The Penrith track is 804 metres in circumference. New Zealand's Dexter Dunn took a 39 point lead into the night over his nearest rival USA's Tim Tetrick. Canada's Jody Jamieson dominated the evening's proceedings winning two heats but it was his patience that was rewarded in heat seventeen. Driving the favourite, Strawberry Courage from gate one, he got buried on the marker pegs. Showing a lot of skill to get away from the inside Jody Jamieson charged home over the top to beat Emerging Art and Finland's Mika Forss. Just Pit Boss and Dexter Dunn finished third with Diesel Shannon and Denmark's Knud Monster fourth. Heat 17 Knud Monster brought up his second win of the Championship when he brought Midnight Lights with a well timed run to win heat eighteen but when Dexter Dunn held onto second placing driving Lombo Final Touch it all but sealed the Championship for New Zealand. France's Tony Le Beller weaved through to get third with Flying Crusa while Billion Smiles and Mika Forss finished fourth. Heat 18 Jody Jamieson made it a double when Katsidis charged home late to score a narrow victory in heat nineteen. Katsidis raced behind the leader for most of the race but when Marquez started to tire, Jamieson was able to extricate away from the marker pegs and build race winning momentum. Marshal Dale and Tony Le Beller was second. Norway's Vidar Hop was third driving Tralee Bromac and Satu for France's Pierre Vercruysse grabbed fourth. Heat 19 So with one heat remaining in the Championship the point score is as follows Name Point Score After 19 Heats Dexter Dunn 183 Tony Le Beller 140 Tim Tetrick 137 Mika Forss 135 Jody Jamieson 131 Knud Monster 120 Chris Alford 116 Pierre Vercryusse 112 Vidar Hop 91 Guillermo Adrover 89 Peter McMullen Australia (travelling Reserve) For all of the latest news and replays log onto https://Vimeo.com/channels/wdc15 While Dexter Dunn cannot be beaten in the Championship, four drivers are still in contention for second place. Tony Le Beller, Tim Tetrick, Mika Forss and Jody Jamieson will battle it out to be the runner up. Australia's travelling reserve Peter McMullen picked up a drive in a non Championship race at Penrith and went onto win the event. The drivers will spend the next two days resting and enjoying the sights of Sydney before returning to Menangle on Sunday for the final Championship heat. Sunday's race will be run at Gr. 2 level. Greg Hayes | Media Coordinator | Harness Racing New South Wales |
Seven heats of the harness racing World Driving Championship were run in the city of Wagga Wagga, situated 455 kilometres south of Sydney. Wagga Wagga is the state's largest inland city and is an important agricultural, military and transport hub of Australia. The Wagga Wagga harness racing track is 823 metres in circumference. Tonight the track was the venue of the Dexter Dunn show, as the leading New Zealand reinsman roared back into Championship contention with a dominant display winning the first three heats. Dexter Dunn's patience was rewarded in heat six as he sat midfield and watched his rivals tire in the late stages. Dexter Dunn made his move on Miss Ponder a 50/1 chance in the final lap and she was able to hold off a late challenge from France's Pierre Vercruysse driving Rob The Bank and Knud Monster behind G K Galleon. Mika Forss continued his point accumulation with a fourth driving Chloes Venture. The seventh heat saw Dexter Dunn victorious driving The Baggy Green, in what many New Zealanders would see as an ironic win. New Zealand and Australia are fierce enemies on the cricket field and 'The Baggy Green' is the name given to the hat worn by Australian cricketers. Frenchman Pierre Vercruysse secured another second placing when he brought Holy Camp Girl with a late run. Knud Monster completed the same driver trifecta as the first heat when Itsallaboutex ran third. Norway's Vidar Hop finished fourth on Sokys Bigbullet. It was three in a row when Dexter Dunn shot Shes A Jackson straight to the front from barrier one in the eighth heat of the Championship. USA driver Tim Tetrick attempted to put some midrace pressure on the leader but it was to no avail as Dexter Dunn raced away for another win. The good night continued for France with Tony Le Beller finishing second on Hezbuyindiamonds. Australia's Chris Alford saved plenty of ground on Ruato Bay and grabbed third while Denmark's Knud Monster was fourth. The ninth heat was somewhat of an upset with Canadian Jody Jamieson lifting 20/1 Justasdangerous over the line after being clearly headed on the turn. Jody Jamieson took up the early lead but was passed in the back straight by Chris Alford and Billy Branach with more than 400 metres to go. To his credit Jody Jamieson refused to panic and urged his horse late to hold off Classiemahon driven by Finland's Mika Forss. Tony Le Beller finished third behind Samuel Thomas while Chris Alford and Billy Branach held onto fourth. The tenth heat saw 'The Bionic Man' Tim Tetrick at his best with the American driving Weliveinhope straight to the front. Tim Tetrick dictated the speed through the middle stages and was able to kick away turning for home and won as he liked. Dexter Dunn brought Mcqueen Regal with a well timed run for second boosting him further up the leaderboard while Mika Forss finished third on Claire Elizabeth after racing behind the leader. Fourth in the race was Vidar Hop driving Lettucesomewhere. Tim Tetrick made it two in a row when he brought Glenburn Addy with a well timed run to win the eleventh heat. Dexter Dunn continued to bank points when he finished second on Expensive Greeting. It was a patient drive and he only got clear late but was never a winning threat. Knud Monster finished third behind Holy Camp Wendy with Tony Le Beller fourth, driving Itsallaboutlu. Tony Le Beller brought up his second win of the Championship in the final heat of the night. Tony Le Beller took Harlequin Bromac straight to the front and despite being challenged late by Dexter Dunn and Fake Art, he was able to hold on. Dexter Dunn's effort to finish second saw the New Zealander move to the top of the Championship after starting the evening in ninth position. Vidar Hop finished third driving Lettuceplayginger while Pierre Vercryusse ensured the French finished on a good note running fourth with Annies Desire. Name Point Score After 12 Heats Dexter Dunn 111 Tim Tetrick 97 Tony Le Beller 91 Mika Forss 89 Chris Alford 85 Knud Monster 69 Jody Jamieson 64 Vidar Hop 64 Pierre Vercryusse 63 Guillermo Adrover 59 Peter McMullen Australia (travelling Reserve) For all of the latest news and replays log onto https://Vimeo.com/channels/wdc15 Tim Tetrick and travelling reserve Peter McMullen both picked up catch drives in the non Championship races finished third. The drivers will spend tonight in Wagga Wagga before travelling to Bathurst tomorrow for another four heats. Bathurst is 200 kilometres west of Sydney. Greg Hayes | Media Coordinator | Harness Racing New South Wales |
Sunday 22nd February 2015 - Three more heats in the 2015 World Driving Championship were run this evening at Newcastle, a large city 160 kilometres north of Sydney. Famous for its coal, Newcastle is the largest coal exporting harbour in the world but tonight all of the attention focused on the ten international harness racing drivers competing at the Newcastle Paceway. The track itself is 940 metres in circumference. Australia's Chris Alford started the night in second position after a strong showing in heats one and two, and after a victory in the third heat he assumed top spot on the Championship leaderboard. Driving Better Than Max, Alford won narrowly, arriving just in time to grab USA star Tim Tetrick and Kardashiancrusader. Denmark's Knud Monster finished third on Shez Juslika while Finland's Mika Forss picked up some important Championship points when he finished fourth on Son Of A Star. Better Than Max Day 3 heat 3 Newcastle from Harbor Television Productions on Vimeo. Heat four was won by Frenchman Tony Le Beller driving The Merchant Banker. Starting from barrier one, Le Beller pushed The Merchant Banker out early and held the lead despite being pressured by Red Raphael driven by Tim Tetrick. Le Beller kicked away turning and won comfortably, second was Gee Tee Wage driven by Chris Alford while Norway's Vidar Hop finished third driving The Puritan. Spain's Guillermo Adrover saved plenty of ground and finished fourth with Strawberry Courage. The Merchant Banker Day 3 heat 4 Newcastle from Harbor Television Productions on Vimeo. The fifth heat saw an aggressive drive from Finland's Mika Forss as he pushed his horse Satu to the lead early despite drawing wide on the track. After finding the front Forss rated Satu perfectly and was able to sneak away turning for home and held a margin to the finish line with Vidar Hop second on Heza Panamach. Tim Tetrick finished third with Hangover Joe while Tony Le Beller was fourth on Rollon Baby Belle. Satu Day 3 heat 5 Newcastle from Harbor Television Productions on Vimeo. Name Point Score After 5 Heats Chris Alford 52 Tim Tetrick 47 Mika Forss 43 Tony Le Beller 33 Guillermo Adrover 32 Vidar Hop 30 Jody Jamieson 29 Knud Monster 28 Dexter Dunn 19 Pierre Vercryusse 17 Peter McMullen Australia (travelling Reserve) For all of the latest news and replays log onto https://Vimeo.com/channels/wdc15 Day 2 WDC 2015 from Harbor Television Productions on Vimeo. Canada's Jody Jamieson won the first race at Newcastle tonight. The race was not part of the World Driving Championship however he produced a great drive to score on Saint Stormy. The Championship will have a rest day on Monday and will then head to Wagga Wagga on Tuesday for another seven heats. Wagga Wagga is 455 kilometres south of Sydney. Greg Hayes | Media Coordinator | Harness Racing New South Wales |
Tim Tetrick has long been one of North America's top harness racing drivers. Now he is ready to take on the world. A native of Illinois who now lives in southern New Jersey, Tetrick will represent the U.S. in the World Driving Championship in Australia. The competition, which brings together 10 drivers from around the world for a 20-race series at six different tracks, begins Saturday at Tabcorp Park Menangle in New South Wales. The 33-year-old Tetrick, a four-time U.S. Driver of the Year who has led North America in purses seven of the last eight years, is making his first appearance in the World Driving Championship. "It's a great honor to be able to represent the United States and hopefully I can win it and make America proud," Tetrick said. "I love competing at a very high level and this is on the international scene. I'm just going to go into it and try to have a good time and enjoy myself and do what I love to do, which is race horses." The World Driving Championship, introduced in 1970, is now conducted every two years. France's Pierre Vercruysse won the 2013 edition, held in his home country, and will defend his title in Australia. Also part of this year's field is Canada's Jody Jamieson, a two-time WDC champion. Past U.S. champs are Joe Marsh Jr. (1974), Ron Pierce (1989) and Dave Magee (1995). "Timmy, good luck over there," Pierce said in a video message to Tetrick. "I hope you get on the right horses and put it on them boys. You know you're better than them. "You're driving for all of us, so we're all rooting for you." Drivers already have received their post positions for the World Driving Championship's 20 races and will drive whichever horse randomly draws the matching starting spot. Tetrick will drive the post No. 10 horse in the opening heat. All drivers will start twice from each of the 10 posts. "Hopefully they give me the best horses," Tetrick said with a laugh. "I'm going to study it the best I can, work with what horses they give me to drive, and hopefully I don't embarrass myself too badly. There are a lot of different (driving) styles. We're all kind of in the same boat, but hopefully I get some good luck with the draws." Learning to compete against various driving styles will be among Tetrick's most difficult challenges. "It was a completely different style of racing than what I was used to," said David Miller, who represented the U.S. in 1999 and finished fifth. "It took me a while (to adjust). We raced at five or six different racetracks and they were action packed. "I think (Tim) could probably watch tapes of races, maybe study the horses. I would just tell him to have fun. Go over there, go all out, and try to win the whole thing. He's a great driver, but you've got to get the horses and you've got to have luck." Andy Miller, who represented the U.S. in 2005 and 2007, with a best finish of fourth, said having a good time is important. "The camaraderie and meeting new people are great memories," Miller said. "I would tell him to have a great time and meet everybody you can and take everything in that you can. It's something you don't get to do very often, so enjoy it. If you're having fun, the wins will come and you'll do better." Tetrick, who in his career has won more than 8,500 races - including the Hambletonian Stakes and 14 Breeders Crowns, is one of five drivers making his first trip to the World Driving Championship. The others are Spain's Guillermo Adrover, Denmark's Knud Monster, France's Tony LeBeller, and Norway's Vidar Hop. Rounding out the field are Australia's Chris Alford, New Zealand's Dexter Dunn, and Finland's Mika Forss. "I definitely want to win," Tetrick said. "But I'm looking forward to visiting the country and seeing what it's like. I'm familiar with a few of (the other drivers). I'm looking forward to hanging out with them and getting to know them, and hopefully coming out with more friends." Ken Weingartner / Harness Racing Communications
TORONTO, February 13 - The frigid temperatures continued Friday night at Woodbine, but the harness racing action was hot in the second legs of The Count B and Ontario Girls series. Round two of The Count B for three-year-old pacing colts and geldings drew 13 horses split into two $17,000 divisions, while the Ontario Girls for four-year-old pacing mares second leg featured a field of ten in a lone $18,000 division. In the first division of The Count B, the talk of the tote-board was the undefeated Camvicted, but a final turn and stretch battle took just enough out of him to suffer his first career defeat. Driven by Trevor Henry, Camvicted got away second early, but was quickly right lined to the front around the first turn. It appeared the favourite was going to get to call all the shots, but Legion Of Boom and driver Doug McNair came first up around the final turn to confront the leader. After a third-quarter of :28.1, Camvicted came into the stretch with Legion Of Boom breathing down his neck. The two geldings went toe-to-toe down the lane, but would be picked off late by the hard-charging His Boy Elroy and Jody Jamieson. Situated fifth and more than five-lengths off the front at the three-quarter pole, His Boy Elroy unleashed a late rally of :27.4 down the centre of the track to score the victory by a length in a career best 1:55.1. Camvicted had to settle for third, as Legion Of Boom edged by him late to finish second. A three-year-old son of Jeremes Jet, His Boy Elroy finished fourth in an opening leg division. He is trained by Jean Guy Belliveau for owner Dan Mac Rae. Friday's second leg victory was His Boy Elroy's first win of 2015 and his second career tally. He now has over $31,000 banked from 15 career starts. His Boy Elroy returned $13 to win. His Boy Elroy The second division of The Count B saw plenty of action down the backstretch, but once Conversation Boy and Sylvain Filion found the front it was game over. Conversation Boy got away in fourth, as Newbie sprinted out to the lead. The lead was short lived, as immediately down the backstretch Nobettorplacetobe moved from second to first. However, leg one winner Dialamara followed from third and circled around to become the third leader by the mid-way point. Filion kept the chain going and rushed Coversation Boy from fourth to first before the final turn and that would be the winning move. Conversation Boy reached the three-quarter pole in 1:26.1 and then paced comfortably down the lane holding off Dialamara to win by three-quarters of a length in a career best 1:54.1. Nobettorplacetobe finished third, while Newbie took fourth. A son of Tell All, Conversation Boy was able to turn the tables on Dialamara, as he had finished second to his counterpart in a first leg division. Conversation Boy is trained by Richard Moreau for owner Robert Key and now has two wins from six starts this season. The second leg victory now gives him four career wins and pushes his career earnings over $47,000. A $2 win ticket on Conversation Boy returned $4.70. Conversation Boy Later on in the evening, it was the ladies turn to shine in the Ontario Girls series. Bet Ya and trainer-driver Jack Moiseyev got to the wire just in time to score the leg two victory. A four-year-old daughter of Jeremes Jet, Bet Ya got away in fifth and made a first-over move down the backstretch. She would eventually clear by the favourite Regally Ready before the final turn and reached the three-quarter pole in 1:25.1. In the stretch, Bet Ya and Moiseyev were able to create some separation on their rivals and appeared to be on their way to victory, but Artistic Fusion made a late rally to make things very tight at the wire and put the photo-finish camera to use. In the photo, Bet Ya prevailed by a nose over Artistic Fusion in 1:54 for her first win in two starts this year and seventh of her career. Jakardez got up to finish third. Bet Ya is owned by Joanne Colville and Nancy Macnevin. Friday night's victory pushes her bankroll over the $100,000 mark to $108,430. The clocking of 1:54 is also a new lifetime best for the Ontario sired mare. Bet Ya paid $7.30 to win. Bet Ya Both series will conclude next week with their respective fianls. The $43,800 final of The Count B will take place next Friday (February 20). The $44,600 Ontario Girls final will take place the next evening (Febraury 21) to go along with the $45,000 Ontario Boys final. The second leg of the Ontario Boys is scheduled for Saturday night. Post time is 7:25 p.m. Mark McKelvie - WEG Communications
TROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec, February 9, 2015 – The Hippodrome 3R harness racing track in Quebec is ready to ring in the New Year with great racing and improvements for the 2015 season. The half mile oval will feature 40 days and nights of live racing action along with a robust stakes schedule and special events throughout the season. Opening day will be Sunday, May 3. Starting right off the bat, the track will switch from Tuesday night live racing to Wednesday nights for 2015 and will feature 15 live race cards under the lights with first race post time at 7:00 pm. Sunday afternoons will still be the mainstay of the season with 25 programs and a new post time of 1:30 pm, a half hour later then in 2014. And speaking of the Prix D'Ete, the Hippodrome 3R's premier stakes event will take place in 2015 on Sunday, August 23. The race not only saw the great Sunfire Blue Chip and driver Yannick Gingras cruise the track in 1:50.3, but that clocking lowered the all-age track record by a full two seconds. The Prix D'Ete will once again be for four-year-old pacers with the top eight nominated horses with the highest money earned in 2015 eligible for the race. And speaking of track records, 2014 was a banner season as 19 track records were either rewritten or equaled during the race meet and the action looks to be even better for 2015. The Hippodrome 3R will again host the Quebec-Bred Series for two, three and four-year-olds in 2015 with more than $1,000,000 in prize money on the line. The purse structure for the meet will remain the same in 2015 as it was in 2014, which was a 50% increase over the prior year. "We are anxiously awaiting for opening day on Sunday, May 3," said Vincent Trudel, general manager at the Hippodrome 3R. "We know that our 2015 meet will be great. We have created renewed interest in our racing product both locally and via simulcasting and are already working to improve our product this year. "We have signed up more simulcast locations to take our signal in 2015," Trudel said. "And we are looking to have both harness racing and thoroughbred racing handicapping tournaments throughout our simulcasting off-track-betting network with the overall winners going to the national tournaments. We feel this will be very exciting for our horse players in Quebec." There will also be a new set of wheels going around the half mile oval at 3R as track management has purchased a brand new Ford F-250 truck that is being outfitted by Howard's Starting Gate in Ohio. The new starting gate will feature a 12 foot slant from the one post to the eighth position that will enable horses with outside starting positions a more competitive start. Then on October 11, the Hippodrome 3R will feature its third annual Drivers Tournament headlined by return winners Yannick Gingras and Jody Jamieson if possible plus a surprise guest competitor to be named later in the season. "We had a good season of competition in 2014," Trudel added, "and we expect to improve on that this year. Our colony of drivers, trainers and owners continues to grow in Quebec and thus we feel the competition at our races in 2015 will be that much better." From the Quebec Jockey Club
TORONTO, February 2 - The General Brock Series kicked off Monday night at Woodbine Racetrack under frigid temperatures at the Toronto harness racing oval. A group of 18 three and four-year-old trotters braved a windchill of -20 degrees Celsius in a pair of $18,000 divisions for the first leg of the three-week series. In the opening division, Severus Hanover went gate to wire to win in 1:58.1. Driven by Jody Jamieson, Severus Hanover trotted out to the early lead and hung up opening fractions of :29 and :59.3. Around the final turn, Severus Hanover stretch out his lead by a few lengths to post a three-quarter time 1:28.1 and then cruised home under no urging from Jamieson to win by a length and three-quarters. Oaklea Wyatt finished second, while Latoka took the third spot. Severus Hanover is a four-year-old son of Explosive Matter and is trained by David Frey for owner 373818 Ontario Limited of Maple, Ontario. Monday's victory was the trotter's seventh career triumph and improved his 2015 record to two wins from three starts. The winner's share of the purse increased his career bankroll to over $65,000. Severus Hanover paid $7.50 to win. In the second division, Bourbon Bay pulled off the upset victory to snap Bags For All's four-race win streak. Driven by Mike Saftic, Bourbon Bay was parked for the majority of the first turn before clearing in front of the 4/5 favourite Bags For All. However, James MacDonald and Bags For All did not wait long to move from the two-hole and circled around Bourbon Bay to take the lead at the half in :57. After posting a three-quarter time of 1:26.3, Bags For All led the field into the stretch with Bourbon Bay following closely in behind. In the stretch, Saftic and Bourbon Bay took their shot at Bags For All from the two-hole and were able to just get by the favourite in deep stretch to prevail by half a length in 1:55.3. Cash For Gold, who was second over around the final turn, got up for third. Racing primarily in New York, Bourbon Bay shipped into the Mike Sinclair barn to win his WEG circuit debut Monday night. A four-year-old son of Sand Vic, Bourbon Bay is leased by John Cummings of Lancaster, New York and now has seven career victories, including two of three starts this season. Bourbon Bay's career earnings now exceed $41,000. The clocking of 1:55.3 knocked more than three-seconds off the trotter's previous lifetime mark. Bourbon Bay paid $24 to win. In order to be eligible to the General Brock Series, the trotters had to be non-winners of $50,000 lifetime as of October 31, 2014. Round two of the General Brock Series is scheduled for next Monday (February 9). Live racing continues Thursday night at Woodbine with a ten-race card featuring the first leg of Miss Vera Bars Series. Post time is 7:25 p.m. Mark McKelvie
As a harness racing fan, I often wondered who designed a driver's helmet. Are these helmets customized or are there stock designs you could easily purchase? After doing some research, I was able to touch base with Montreal Canadians fan, Duane LeBlanc, who is located in Truro, Nova Scotia and designs helmets for the Standardbred community as well as hockey masks. Duane LeBlanc designed his first harness racing helmet for his father, Billy LeBlanc, at a very young age. "I was a kid who went to town with a paint brush" laughs Duane. "I came by it honestly; I was always at the track or barn.... I saw what was involved in becoming a driver and it didn't appeal to me." Duane explains. "I also worked as a runner for the pari-mutuals at the track." "I was always drawing as a kid and in Junior High I decided to design a helmet for my dad. You just pick away at stuff when you're younger; you're sure what you want to do and it progressed from there." Duane's dad never urged him to get into harness racing, even when Billy had his own stable back in the 80's and 90's. When Billy turned more to full time training in the 90's it was the same time Duane was in high school. Duane admits if he was a little older maybe he would have gone the driving route. When it was time to pick a college to expand his skills in graphic design, Duane chose Nova Scotia Community College. "There was only one good computer in the class" he recalls, "I still had to buy a pencil set. Now everything is computerized" "It's so different now. It seems so antiquated now, but at the time you're looking at a computer wondering what it was. We ended up playing DOOM on it for the longest time." Over the last six years, business has picked up for Duane where he's designing more for drivers with more and more individualized paint jobs including the likes of Travis Henry, Corey Callahan and Marc Campbell. One memorable design Duane created was for Rick Zeron roughly ten years ago. An artist can be their own worst critic, so it was a shock to Duane when Rick gave him a shout out on National television from the winner's circle. (This was the good old days when the WEG circuit was televised nationally on Monday nights). Marcus Miller is another driver who has a custom LeBlanc design. "I looked him up after he sent in a request" says Duane. "I saw he was a Metallica fan and kind of made it look like an old school helmet, but more with tribal designs and horses." "Todd Trite, his helmet is one of the earlier one I created that has laurels and banners to an extent. I used more designs of horses and horses in the bike to make it different." A custom helmet takes an average of two weeks for Duane to produce. One driver he would love to create a helmet for is Jody Jamieson. "Especially because he's from here" adds Duane. "That would be a cool one. I met him a few times in passing over at the Driver's Championship in late August 2014." When he is not working away, Duane kicks back in his man cave with his high school sweet heart and wife of 14 years Renee and their Shelties; Wookie, Enzo and Lycan. by Roderick Balgobin, for Harnesslink.com
TORONTO, January 9 - Round one of the Snowshoe Series continued winter series action Friday night at Woodbine Racetrack. Four $16,000 divisions of the series for three and four-year-old pacers that were non-winners of two races or $30,000 lifetime as of October 31, 2014 were contested Friday evening. In the first division, Vegas Rich went gate to wire to pick up the victory as the second choice on the board. Driven by Sylvain Filion, Vegas Rich cut the mile and set fractions of :28.4, :58.4 and 1:27, before pacing home in :28.3 to score a 1 ¾ length victory in 1:55.3. P L Heavenly, the heavy 3/5 favourite, was first up around the final turn, but had to settle for second. Dragon Seelster finished third. A four-year-old son of Million Dollar Cam, Vegas Rich is trained by David Gibson, who shares ownership with David Goodrow Stable and Glenn Traver, and is now one for one this year. Vegas Rich now has three career victories and pushes his bankroll to over $40,000 with the victory Friday night. He returned $6.40 to win. Kindofabigdeal did not disappoint as the 1/5 favourite and won the second division in 1:56. Also driven by Filion, Kindofabigdeal picked up second over cover around the final turn and capitalized off that trip to pace by his rivals and score a three-quarters of a length victory over Ramblingamblinman. Newbie finished in the show spot. A four-year-old son of No Pan Intended, Kindofabigdeal is trained by Richard Moreau for owner Hudson Standrdbrd Stb Inc and is now one for one in 2015. Last season, Kindofabigdeal won five of 10 starts and banked more than $53,000. Friday night's victory pushes his career earnings over the $60,000 mark. Kindofabigdeal paid $2.70 to win. Another favourite delivered a victory in the third division, as Whistle Jimmy K picked up his fourth win in his last five starts. Driven by Jody Jamieson, Whistle Jimmy K got a two-hole trip and followed closely behind American Island until just before the three-quarter pole. In the stretch, American Island tried to hold off Whistle Jimmy K, but the favourite eventually pushed his way by in the final eighth to prevail over American Island by a length and a half in 1:55.4. Mittcent Van Gogh finished third. A four-year-old son of Mach Three, Whistle Jimmy K is trained by Ben Wallace and had won his final three starts of 2014 before finishing second last week in his 2015 debut. Whistle Jimmy K now has four career victories and earnings of over $26,000 for owners Brad Grant and Wallacestandardbreds Inc. A $2 win ticket returned $3.70. In the final division, Decisive Destiny and Trevor Henry scored an impressive victory in 1:55.2. A four-year-old son of American Ideal, Decisive Destiny got away sixth and was able to get in the outer flow on the way to the half. Around the final turn, Decisive Destiny was third-over and just a little more than three lengths off the lead. In the stretch, Henry showed Decisive Destiny a clear path and he paced right by his rivals to record a 3 ½ length victory. A Boy Named Suuzz finished second, while Bad Bug got up for third. Decisive Destiny is trained by Shawn Robinson for Robert Hamather and was making his second start of 2015. Last year, the son of American Ideal won three of 20 starts for earnings of just under $40,000. Friday night's victory was his fourth career triumph and pushes his career bankroll over $47,000. Decisive Destiny paid $8.70 to win. The second leg of the Snowshoe Series will take place next Friday (January 16). Live racing continues Saturday night at Woodbine. Post time is 7:25 p.m. by Mark McKelvie, for WEG Communications
TORONTO, January 8 - It may have been a very frosty evening, but that didn't get in the way of some impressive fillies and mares in round one of the Blizzard Series Thursday night at Woodbine. A total of 24 three and four-year-old pacing fillies and mares were split into three $16,000 divisions in the first leg of the three-week series for non-winners of two races or $30,000 lifetime as of October 31, 2014. The windchill throughout Thursday night's card made the conditions feel below -20 Celsius, while the Ontario Racing Commission judges allowed a two-second variant. In the opening division, Artistic Fusion lived up to her 1/9 billing, cruising to a 1:56.1 victory. Driven by Sylvain Filion, Artistic Fusion sprinted out quickly to grab the early lead, but would have to take back to second in the first turn, as a pesky Spiritina drove on to overtake the lead through an opening quarter of :27.2. However, Filion wasted no time removing Artistic Fusion and quickly took back the front with the four-year-old mare. After posting fractions of :58 and 1:27, Artistic Fusion put her rivals in the rearview mirror and opening up a massive advantage in the stretch and jogged to a 7 ¾ lengths victory in 1:56.1. Deuces For Charity, who was first up in the third-quarter, finished second, while Docs Hollywood finished third. Artistic Fusion is trained by Joe Agostino and has been on a roll over the last few months. The daughter of Artistic Fella won the Autumn Series final back on November 28 and finished second in the Niagara Series final on Boxing Day. She is now one for one to start 2015 after scoring five victories from 19 starts last year for owner Mike Foote. Artistic Fusion's career earnings now exceed $78,000. She paid $2.30 to win. The second division was a battle from start to finish between the two favourites with A Fearless Affair coming out on top. Badlands Love and Sylvain Filion, the slight even-money favourite, grabbed the early lead, while A Fearless Affair and Simon Allard, the second choice at 6/5, got in the two-hole right behind the leader. Badlands Love set fractions of :27.3, :57.2 and 1:27, but as she reached the three-quarter pole Allard popped the pocket with A Fearless Affair to take their best shot at the leader. In the stretch, A Fearless Affair took a slight advantage early in the lane, but put Badlands Love to bed in the final-eighth of the mile to score a 3 ¼ lengths victory in 1:55.4. Badlands Love held on for second, while Onyourmarknatava got up to take the show spot. A Fearless Affair is trained by Shawn Robinson for owner Robert Hamather and is coming off a three for 15 season last year. The four-year-old daughter of Western Ideal is now one for one this year and now has four career victories and earnings of over $50,000. She returned $4.50 to win. In the third and final division, Mappos Moenhay went to the front and never looked back winning in 1:57.3. Driven by Jody Jamieson, Mappos Moenhay cleared to the front as the field hit the opening quarter in :28.3. The four-year-old daughter of Real Desire would go on to hang up fractions of :59.2 and 1:28.3, before pacing a final-quarter of :29 to hold off her rivals. All The Ladies turned in a strong final-quarter to finish second over P L Hurricane in third. Mappos Moenhay is trained by Jean Guy Belliveau for owners Carol and Hailee Campbell and is coming off a six victory season last year from 26 starts. The leg one victory is her eighth career victory and pushes her bankroll to over $42,000. The clocking of 1:57.3 equaled her lifetime mark. Mappos Moenhay returned $5.10 to win. Winter series action continues Friday night at Woodbine with the first leg of the Snowshoe Series for three and four-year-old pacers. Post time is 7:25 p.m. by Mark McKelvie, for WEG Communications


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Not much to say, I'll let the piece speak for itself. Comments and critiques are greatly appreciated!
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nice start. The style of the front figure doesnt seem to match the rest of the piece. The hands could use a lot of touching up on both figures. And just a little thing - her neck disappears against the wall because they are almost the same color
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It's not very clear who's the master and who's the apprentice. Maybe you should add a few attributes to the pic to further display the type of character. Below are some ideas. You may disagree with these specific attributes cause they don't fit in your story, but the difference between them has to be portrayed somehow.
- Older
- More experienced, so should look more calm and relaxed
- More battle experience Could be scarred, more muscles etc.
- Could be either more refined while practical clothes, or shabby old man
- Young and lean
- Nervous or excited for the opportunity to beat his master
- Outfit less refined or complex, since he hasn't had the opportunity yet to gain social status, fame and money through his line of work. Alternately pompous and dressed with impractical jewelry and such, to try to show off
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- The Whyatt Sketchbook Any tips appreciated
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October 2nd, 2007 #4
Perspective-wise, you picked a scene that is elegantly simple, and therefore must be as perfect as an egg, because imperfections really stand out in such simple settings. Either you faked the perspective, or you rushed it, and it shows.
Composition problems: watch out for tangents, such as the parallel and horizontal line that kiss the edges of the blue dudes head. Be aware of where your camera is, and how it lines up the characters against the background. For instance, the blue guy would be made more prominent and menacing if the camera were slightly lower, so that his head was above the horizontal green stripe. Also beware putting anything symmetrical in the composition, such as the pillar in the top center. The whole composition could be improved by cropping off the left side just at the edge of the woman.
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My only critique really is add more detail. I am struck by this image. It reminds me of some of Ralph McQuarrie's concept art, or some of the concept art for the movie Tron.

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Aransas/Redfish Bays and northward - The backside sloughs and shorelines of San Jose Island produced a mix of trout and redfish this week for waders and drift anglers using live shrimp and soft plastics. The shell of Aransas and Copano bays produced trout early mornings this week. Port Bay also produced trout. Mesquite and Carlos bays were producing decent numbers of trout earlier on topwaters. San Antonio bay was murky earlier this week. Allyns Bight produced reds and trout. Most fish were caught by waders with suspending baits, live shrimp or soft plastics. Topwater plugs caught a few fish. Nighttime trout and sheepshead are along the Copano Causeway Pier. Drum and redfish also have been along the ICW and other channels.
Port Aransas - Brown & Root Flats continues to produce redfish shallow and trout in deeper sections. Most fish were caught nearer to Aransas Pass than the ferry landing. The ship channel has had drum. The Lydia Ann Channel edges produced redfish. Black drum were caught in the ship channel. Sheepshead, drum, a few pompano and some reds were caught this week with live shrimp near the jetties. Mustang Island surf anglers enjoyed spotty fishing this week before high winds. They caught whiting, pompano with a few reds. Horace Caldwell Pier reported whiting, pompano, small sharks, sandtrout, drum and reds. Call (361) 749-2828.
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Offshore - When seas allow, party boats and charters are returning with kingfish, wahoo, sharks, a few blackfin tuna, amberjack, grouper, vermilion snapper.
Corpus Christi/Nueces Bays - The winds allowed anglers to catch a mix of reds and trout on the back and front reefs, mostly on live shrimp. The bull drum still were being caught in the bay and off Indian Point Pier. The protected flats and shorelines behind Mustang Island produced mostly small trout and a few reds this week. Around Ingleside, Dagger Flats produced trout and reds in seagrass and potholes. Nueces Bay reefs were too rough and murky to fish much of this week. Before winds, they were catching trout mostly in the back-bay. Drum were at Indian Point this week. A few trout and reds were in the Packery Channel area and along deeper sections of the backside of Mustang Island just north. The ICW and ship channel are holding fish. Most fish were caught with live shrimp or soft plastics. Clem's Pier (949-8445) yielded evening and daytime bull drum mostly on shrimp, squid and crab. Small specks and a few keepers also were caught at night on shrimp.
Laguna Madre/Baffin Bay - Lots of small trout came out of Laguna Madre this week. The Landcut produced good numbers of oversized and keeper drum this week. Some big trout also were caught along Rocky Slough, Penescal Point and the south shore of Baffin. The south shore of Baffin Bay also produced reds. Anglers also caught trout, reds and drum along some of the spoil islands of Yarborough. Live shrimp worked best, Emmords Hole had scattered trout this week. Drum were caught this week at Marker 37 Pier (949-8037). Nighttime reds and small trout also were caught at the pier. Cos Way (939-7513) and Red Dot (937-5347) piers reported nighttime black drum and specks.
Choke Canyon Reservoir - The bass spawn continued this week and winds let up slightly for anglers. Bass anglers continue to catch bass up Possum Creek and in other protected shallows with grass or heavy structure, mostly by flipping worms/lizards or using spinnerbaits in shallow water. More fish were caught with spinnerbaits, but they were smaller. Catfishing has been good early with most fish coming in shallow water under the birds and in the hardwoods. Crappie and white bass fishing has been spotty. Visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us/ park/choke/choke.htm.
Coleto Creek - Fishing has been good. Bass remain in the island area over hydrilla and up the creeks in shallow water. Midday, the hybrid bass fishing at the Dike II warm-water discharge has been good on same lure. The outside edges of hydrilla continues to produce a few bass. Check out www.coletocreekcabins.com.
Lake Corpus Christi - Catfish were good on liver near the old submerged railroad tracks at the north end of the lake. Bass are being caught on Texas-rigged watermelon worms or lizards near shallow structure. Crappie were slow, but a few were caught off the state park pier on minnows.
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Each year, The Futurist, the magazine of the World Future Society, rounds up the forecasts of its members and attempts to predict the future. The November-December issue looks to "2008 and Beyond." The titles of some of the articles are not what you would call lighthearted. There's "On Dark Ages. Is Western Civilization in the Midst of a Historic Decline, or Are We Merely Hypochondriacs?" And there's this "plus" feature: "Is the United States Bound for Collapse?"
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"Petroleum-free clothing"
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"The power to make things invisible may be at hand."
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"The Middle East could face all-out war for the next three decades after withdrawal of U.S. and allied troops from the region. But peace could reign elsewhere: Many jihadist terrorists might turn their attention away from Western enemies and toward battling each other." And the bad news is?
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Richard Dreyfuss: "I would have played centerfield better than Manny Rodriguez"
Sep 17, 2009, 8:50 AM EDT
That business the Cubs do with having a celebrity sing "Take me out to the ballgame" and then sit in the booth to be interviewed afterwards? Yeah, they should probably ditch that. Ladies and gentlemen, Richard Dreyfuss:
The guy admitted he had not watched a game since 1988. He had no idea Bill Murray was a Cubs fan. And, he rambled on about how screwed up our country is. Just what we want to hear while watching America's Pastime.
If you missed it, here's some of the transcript:
…Dreyfuss: If you had asked me, I would have [played center field]. Absolutely. Better than Manny Rodriguez.
[Loud, hearty laughter from Kasper and Brenly]
Kasper: Who's Manny Rodriguez?
This was no boating accident. It was a train wreck.
I'm sure the Cubs have a tape of Harry Caray singing the song somewhere. Why don't they just play that and dispense with this nonsense already?
- luke bean - Sep 17, 2009 at 11:04 AM
hey Craig – get a sense of humor!
- Tom W - Sep 17, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Craig Calcaterra hasn't seen comedy since 1988.
- Jeff K - Sep 17, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Manny is a Puto Rican bitch.
- baseball fan - Sep 17, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Craig obviously doesn't understand the point of having guests perform the 7th inning stretch @ a cubs game. You have just revealed your ignorance and no sense of humor. Get off your high horse. You take yourself to seriously.
- Joe M. - Sep 17, 2009 at 12:03 PM
The "stars" do radio 1/2 inning before the TV spot. He was even worst ( if you can believe that's even possible) in that. He proved himself to be a typical Hollywood fool.
- Mark C - Sep 17, 2009 at 12:17 PM
**** You have just revealed your ignorance and no sense of humor. ****
If you think there was anything humorous in that train wreck, I just feel sorry for you.
- Mark C - Sep 17, 2009 at 12:21 PM
**** You have just revealed your ignorance and no sense of humor. ****
If you think there was anything humorous in that train wreck, I just feel sorry for you.
- Vinny - Sep 17, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Dreyfuss is a left wing Hollywood idiot hack, just like Fonda, Penn, Ford, Springsteen, etc., etc., etc…..
- Dan Friedman - Sep 17, 2009 at 1:00 PM
I kind of dislike this tradition, but even I have to admit, that's pretty freakin' hilarious. I'd keep the tradition around if only for gems like that one!
- Sean - Sep 17, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Dryfuss is a tool.
If he keeps packing on the lbs he'[ll be a shoo in to play Don Zimmer in the near future.
Gosh, it would be nice if you Lib Hacks stuck to things like Global warming and gay rights instead of perpetually embarasiing yourself with comentary on issues and topics you know NOTHING about.
"Voice no strong opinons on subjects you know nothing of."
-Ben Franklin
- John Willumsen - Sep 17, 2009 at 1:18 PM
@ Dan Friedman: I admire your stance. I admire your bravery in taking your stance. I admire the cut of your jib is basically what I'm getting at here.
@ Craig: You're a tool. You're the tooliest tool who ever tooled around Toolville, ya tool. Sure you're clever, insightful and decent, but gosh darn it sometimes you criticize things and sometimes you dare to even mention the Yankees or Red Sox. Anyway in summation, I'm a tool. Uhh you're a tool.
- Simon DelMonte - Sep 17, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Richard Dreyfus…wasn't he that French officer framed for treason because he was Jewish? I didn't know he was still alive. Cool.
- scatterbrian - Sep 17, 2009 at 2:17 PM
@luke bean, Tom W, baseball fan:
Can one of you explain how Dreyfuss's interview was funny?
- Mike - Sep 17, 2009 at 3:47 PM
The only thing more embarrassing than the Cubs 7th inning crapfest are the Cubs themselves!
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A Service of Reconciliation drew 150 people to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 12. Planning began in July before the 2009 Churchwide Assembly voted on human sexuality in August. "We knew ... those who had a lot invested in the outcome on either side were going to have some strong reactions," said Nancy Kraft, pastor. "It was reconciliation in a lot of different ways, not just where we are right now as a church with people who stand on both sides of an issue but also for people who have in the past felt shut out."
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Greenpeace activists hold a demonstration outside The Department of Trade and Industry in Pretoria, South Africa. They also delivered a letter to the Minister of Trade and Industry, urging the department to invest in clean, renewable energy instead of dirty coal.
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As of Monday, July 30, 2012
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LONDON — Jerry Colangelo hasn't given up on Mike Krzyzewski returning as U.S. men's Olympic basketball coach after the London Games.
Krzyzewski has said he believes this will be his last time coaching the national team. Colangelo said Monday he thinks that is probably true. Still, the USA Basketball chairman added he's "not 100 percent sure" Krzyzewski is done.
"I know what he's said so far and that may be the case and maybe not," Colangelo said. "And I'm kind of thinking that he's probably not going to come back unless he changes his mind.
"If he's finished coaching, I'm going to keep him involved and he's going to be right alongside me. That's the way I see it and then we'll talk about who's next."
But not before he takes another run at the coach.
Colangelo said he will discuss the future with Krzyzewski at an appropriate time to see "what his circumstances truly are" before considering a successor.
He secured Krzyzewski's commitment to return over pizza and a bottle of wine after the 2008 Olympics, and Colangelo plans to give that tactic another shot.
"We'll have pizza and wine again," Colangelo said. "We'll see if it works a second time."
The 65-year-old Krzyzewski indicated in May that his lengthy international coaching career was nearing an end, saying: "I think this is the last time." He has been on the staff of 12 U.S. teams since 1979, leading the Americans to the gold medal at the Beijing Games.
Colangelo, who formed the national team program in 2005 and hired Krzyzewski as his coach, has already said he intends to return. No matter what Krzyzewski's previously said, Colangelo may need to hear the answer himself from the four-time national champion at Duke.
"We'll worry about that if we win," Krzyzewski said. "If we don't win, he won't have to worry about that."
Either way, Krzyzewski is open to another meal.
"I'll still grab a pizza from him. Any time I can get free food and wine from him, I'll milk that offer," Krzyzewski joked. "But let's win first and then be put in the position where I can get free pizza and wine."
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Longview ISD… There's an app for that! Longview ISD stakeholders now have a more mobile means of keeping up with school happenings. The district's community relations department and Reliance Communications this week unveiled applications for the iPhone and Android platforms. The apps, as they're commonly known, provide a mobile phone portal to district news and …
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Sep 26 2013
'A' is for app: Longview ISD unveils apps
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