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By Bo Ford  A pair of two-year-old fillies by Articulator swept both ‘A’ divisions of the Atlantic Sires Stakes on Thursday afternoon at Red Shores in Charlottetown.  In the first division Race 9, Jann Down extended her win-streak to three races defeating her foes in 1:59.1. Owned by the Downey Stables, the Stephen Mason trainee is now three for…

By Bo Ford  The Meridian Farms Atlantic Sires Stakes for two and three-year-old trotters took centre stage Tuesday afternoon at Red Shores Charlottetown.   Paymenowpaymelater extended his unbeaten win streak to five in the Race 6 division of two-year-old trotters. The two-year-old filly by Northern Bailey let the dust settle off of the gate before charging to the…

By Bo Ford  Three new lifetime marks stole the show in the Atlantic Sires Stakes ‘A’ divisions on Monday afternoon at Red Shores’ Charlottetown.   The fastest of the four divisions came in Race 7 when Rancousy picked up his second straight victory and fourth in his last five starts. The Darren Crowe trainee wired the field from Post 4…

By Bo Ford  Charlottetown PE- Old Home Week is officially in full swing and Saturday afternoon marks the first double header of Old Home Week 2014.   The 12-dash card will feature the first showing of the Atlantic Sires Stakes, with three ‘A’ and three ‘B’ stakes for three-year-old fillies scheduled for a 1 p.m. post time.  The…

Atlantic Sires Stakes two and three-year-old trotters provided exciting harness racing action at Inverness Raceway on Wednesday evening, including setting a new track record for three-year-old trotters.  Dusty Lane Galaxy took the new track record when he crossed the finish line in 2:03.4 with driver-trainer Gary Chappell in the bike.  The bay trotting gelding is owned by Peter Buchanan,…

A new track record for three-year-old fillies was set on Sunday afternoon at Inverness Raceway with Elm Grove Inarush clocking the impressive 1:55.3 mile.  The three-year-old pacing filly was under the command of driver Mark Bradley in the first of two Atlantic Sires Stakes ‘A’ division events.  The ownership papers on the filly are held by Blaine Thibeau, Eddy …

Atlantic Sires Stakes racing action will heat up again this weekend as the three-year-old pacing fillies head to Inverness Raceway.  Two $9380 ‘A’ division events will be highlights on the Sunday afternoon race card.  There will also be two $2500 ‘B’ division events.  Points earned in each Atlantic Sires Stakes ‘A’ division pacing event and all trotting events…

Atlantic Sires Stakes three-year-old pacing colts dominated the race card at Truro Raceway on Saturday evening as part of Atlantic Grand Circuit Week harness racing action.  Mr Vaive and driver Bernard McCallum captured the first of three $6920 ‘A’ division events.  The duo crossed the finish line in 2:02.2 for owners Peter, Gregory and Debbie Francis of Windsor, NS. …

The Atlantic Sires Stakes two-year-old pacing colts put on an impressive show at Truro Raceway on Thursday evening as part of Atlantic Grand Circuit Week harness racing action.  All Hail and driver Clare MacDonald captured the first $10,040 ‘A’ division event crossing the finish line in a time of 2:01.2.  The chestnut colt is owned by Riley Farms, Kensington,…

The best two and three-year-old trotters and pacers in the Maritimes will be showcased at Truro Raceway this week as part of Atlantic Grand Circuit Week harness racing action.  The Atlantic Sires Stakes-Meridian Farms two and three-year-old trotting events will be featured during Tuesday evening’s card of racing.  The two-year-old trotters will go in two divisions, each with a…