She doesn't have a "real" name as of now. We call her Winnie. We had a name picked out prior to her birth, but since her mom died (three days after giving birth) we haven't given her a "race" name yet. It was a tough three weeks since she had to be fed every hour, then every two hours, and then every three. It was 24 hours at the barn for awhile there. And it was difficult finding the proper milk and supplies needed since this is the first time this has happened here in Newfoundland (that we are aware of). ...

There’s no question as to who the top pacer on PEI is these days. Big League captured back-to-back Preferred Class victories at the Charlottetown Driving Park recently, despite being handicapped with the dreaded eight-hole starting position. Kenny Arsenault was in the sulky on May 11, for the latest win by the four-year-old Four Starzzz Shark stallion. On a track rated two seconds off, Arsenault had Big League on top at the quarter in 28 seconds flat and after a slow mid-half breather, it was all but over for the rest of the field. The Steve Wotton-trained pacer closed in 29 ...

The 2013 racing season opened with surprisingly good weather, good track conditions and plenty of speed from Art I Special. The Inverness Invader, in line to Redmond Doucet, made every call a winning one, leading from the outset to take the Winners Over on opening day in 1:57.2. ...

It’s getting to be that time of year again – that time when all the three-year-olds are getting qualified for the upcoming race season. There have been many nice miles put together by three-year-olds the last couple of weeks here at Truro Raceway. Horses from Danny Romo and Darren Crowe’s stable highlighted qualifying action, while stock from the West River Stock farm have been winning the maidens on a regular basis. ...

A special hello goes out today to all the lovely mothers in harness racing land. They say behind every good man is an even better woman, and that is certainly the case for this old rambler. The racing is hot and heavy at Red Shores Charlottetown, and things are gearing up for the end-of-the-month opening at Red Shores Summerside, so let’s get started. ...

Well known Alberta oilman, university chancellor and principal owner of Meridian Farms took home the horseman of the year hardware at the Prince County Horseman’s Club (PCHC) annual awards banquet held last Saturday evening in Summerside, PEI. It was Bill Andrew’s second horseman of the year award in three years. He received the first from the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) at their awards banquet in 2011. “I was very honoured to receive the Horseman of the Year from the PCHC,” Andrew said. “The organization and the Summerside Raceway represent everything that is good about horse racing. They were there for the ...

In only his second Open I Trot, Pompano newcomer Waiting On A Woman was ready to spar for the early lead. So that’s just what he and Blushing Hanover did, opening up almost two lengths on the others in a 27.3 first quarter. The mare had a minimal edge on him. Wally Hennessey asked for a fraction more acceleration from Waiting On A Woman near the half; in a split second, they overtook Blushing Hanover. Then, the gelding’s trotting hobbles unexpectedly gave way. Waiting On A Woman’s trainer was watching from bleachers near the Pompano paddock when the equipment broke. Travis ...

Hello again fellow ramblers. Welcome to our April edition. We have a jam-packed column for you as the countdown is up on April 20, with the live racing season kicking off at Red Shores Charlottetown. We are going to discuss the 2012 Prince County Horsemen’s Club annual awards banquet, and the opening qualifiers held at Red Shores Summerside. So pitter patter, let’s get at ‘er! PCHC Gala April 13, 2013 marked the annual 2012 PCHC awards banquet, and unfortunately, I was not in attendance this year as I was out of province on vacation. I did hear that a great evening was ...

With the re-opening of live racing a month away in Charlottetown, this past Saturday morning at the Charlottetown Driving Park was a little like the 401 highway! Lots of ship-ins were in attendance to train over a track that was, finally, completely dry for a change. It's been hard to get slow miles into two-year-olds this winter and I suspect most people are a little behind schedule in where they would be compared to other years. A couple of events in the Charlottetown area to make note of in the coming month are the annual horsemen's curling tournament which is scheduled ...

With the new season approaching quickly we are always trying to improve our offerings. The very successful Drive for Charity will be back again this year. We are expanding it by two drivers this year. The reception will be held in the Top of the Park Thursday May 9. Here are some of the details: • Length of contest (June 1, 2013-October 31, 2013) • Donation/driver win ($50) • 14 participating drivers • New this year – Red Shores will host a mid-season BBQ in the Judges Tower for the businesses and drivers involved. We look forward to this year’s version of the 2nd Annual Drive ...