Erinwood Yves Finishes Second In The 24th Annual Battle Of Waterloo
August 2, 2021
It was a picture perfect afternoon for the 31st annual Industry Day on Monday (Aug. 2) at Grand River Raceway. The 11-race card offered over C$720,000 in purses and the dashes for the cash certainly did not disappoint the fantastic crowd on hand.
24th Annual Battle Of Waterloo
A stellar field of nine Ontario Sired 2-year-old colts and geldings lined up behind the gate to battle for the lion’s share of over C$250,000.
Betterhavemymoney lived up to his heavy favorite status by capturing 2021 Battle Of Waterloo, just missing the track record by a fifth of a second in the process. Driver James MacDonald put the 2-year-old Betterthancheddar colt into play early, but faced a determined
Erinwood Yves on the lead. The pair dropped the gloves to a :26.2 opening quarter before driver Jody Jamieson relinquished the lead to Betterhavemymoney. MacDonald grabbed a much needed middle half breather through fractions of :54.4 and 1:24.0, as he readied for a slugfest to wire with pocket sitter Erinwood Yves. Erinwood Yves popped the pocket and challenged the undefeated leader, but was unable to catch Betterhavemymoney in an incredible mile time of 1:52.4. Century Inspector took third while Stews Watching finished fourth.
“There’s no layups in this business. I knew I had the heavy favorite, but I thought if Jody [Jamieson and Erinwood Yves] got off the gate well he would be more than content to follow me, but he was going to make sure he made me pay the price,” MacDonald said after the race. “Kudos to Gabby [Sasso] – she’s got a good barn of horses and that horse raced terrific. I think the world of my horse, and he got stretched hard and I had to push him, and he was right there at the wire.
“I mean it’s huge – any time you get a crack at some of these signature events, you’ve got to take advantage of them,” MacDonald also said. “Nick [Gallucci] did a great job. He had the horse ready, and the horse just did it all. I’m really happy for everyone involved, and I’m happy to see a good crowd here today at Grand River. It’s really awesome.”
Gin Master (Wheeling N Dealin - Shestheonetowatch) comes in first in the PROSPECT at Hanover Raceway . Congratulations to trainer Marcel Barrieau and driver Samuel Fillion.
Northern Looker (Muscle Mass - Shestheonetowatch) finished second in the ON SS-GL at Grand River Raceway. Cong ratulations to owners Irvann Holdings Inc, Charalambos Christoforou and trainer Camilla Christoforou and driver Chris Christoforou.
Northern Drifter (Muscle Mass - Dover Miss) finished second in the ONSS-RS at Woodbine Mohawk Park . Congratulations to owner Douglas G McCarthy and trainer Keith Jones and driver Bob McClure.
A pair of Ontario Sires Stakes Gold divisions shared the spotlight on Thursday (June 27) evening's card at Woodbine Mohawk Park as the sophomore males met for their second leg in the series. Each division carried a $95,000 purse. Northern Looker posted the swiftest time with a 1:54 victory in his eight horse division. Trevor Henry eased the Camilla Christoforou student out of post five and into fourth position off the car and into the first turn. Passing the :27.4 quarter, Northern Looker sat idly as the field shuffled around him. Northern Looker 'looked' on as he gained position in third through the :57.1 half. After the half mile marker, Henry made his move. Northern Looker achieved second from the outside on his first over journey by the time the three-quarters was reached in 1:26. With a :27.4 final panel, Northern Looker gained an advantage on the field to win by 1-1/4 lengths in 1:54. Finite (Louis-Philippe Roy) was second with What About Elmo (Tyler Jones) third. Unraced as a freshman, the three-year-old Muscle Mass - Shestheonetowatch won his third race in five starts this year, banking $66,540 and producing a career best time in the mile. Charalambos Christoforou and Irvann Holdings Inc. co-own Northern Looker . He returned $19.50 as the 9-1 upset victor.
Sweet Valley (Il Sogno Dream - Valley Makayla) finished second in the ONSS-RS at Woodbine Mohawk Park . Congratulations to owner Charalambos Christoforou and trainer Gregg McNair and driver Doug McNair.
Radical Legacy (Muscle Mass - Radical Janey) finished first in the ONSS-RS at Woodbine Mohawk Park . Congratulations to owner Ross B Holmes, Brent Holmes and trainer Gregg McNair and driver Doug McNair.
Sweet Detrmination (Lookslikeachpndale - A Sundae On Sunday) placed second in the ONSS-RE at Woodbine. Congratulations to owners Dewitt Stables and Patrick T Lang, trainer Richard Moreau and driver Douglas McNair.
Ahi Sunshine (Sunshine Beach - Racey Miss) placed second in the ONSS-RE in 1:51.3 at Woodbine. Congratulations to owners Hudson Standrdbrd Stb Inc, Allen J Sellen, Bridle Path Stables Ltd, trainer Shawn Steacy and driver Jonathan Drury.
Sweet Detrmination (Lookslikeachpndale - A Sundae On Sunday) placed third in the ONSS-RS at Hanover Raceway. Congratulations to owners Dewitt Stables and Patrick T Lang, trainer Richard Moreau and driver Jonathan Drury.
All Of Me (All Bets Off - Dancin Inthe Nude) placed third in the ONSS-RS at Woodbine. Congratulations to owners Hudson Standrdbrd Stb Inc and William J Hunter, trainer Shawn Steacy and driver Bob McClure.
