by John Manzi, for the
Billings Series
Hamilton, Ont. Can.--The
CKG Billings Harness Driving Series moved north of the border on Sunday, May
26, for a contest at Flamboro Downs in Hamilton, Ont. There only two Americans
who ventured to Canada for the $6000(C) pacing event there which was dominated
by the hometowners, who drove six of the eight pacers in the contest.
But there was no stopping
Frederick “Frenchy” Bourgault when he put his charge,Sly Baran, in high gear as
the field approached the three-quarters and they drew-off to a comfortable four-length
victory in 1:58.4 over Mr Yokassippi, driven by T. 'Marielle” Enberg.
When the starter said “go”
Isaac “Izzy” Waxman sent Bettors Mark to the lead but he was challenged on the
outside by A Yankee Feeling and driver “Fast Phillipe” Trudeau and the two
leaders zipped by the quarter in :28. They kept the pedal to the metal as they
passed the halfway point in :57.2. At that point the eventual winner was
some six lengths in the rears but up the backside Bourgault wheeled his
charge three -deep and they circled all in front of them and rolled home an
easy winner. Bettors Mark, after constant pressure, tired in the lane and was
overtaken for second money by Ms Enberg's Mr Yokassippi, a 26-1 shot.
Owned by Frederick and
Richard Bourgault, Sly Baran, a the 6-year altered son of Rambaran , is trained
by his driver. He paid $7.80. Last year Bourgault won a Billlings contest at
Grand River Raceway.
On Monday, May 27, the
Canadian Billings action moves north to Woodbine Mohawk for a 10-horse trot
later this evening.
