Forward Steps Up For London Toy Drive

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Published: December 14, 2008 08:17 pm EST

The prospects just got a whole lot better for filling up that horse trailer in the front lobby at Western Fair Raceway with toys for children in need this holiday season.

The London track's leading driver in 2008, Brad Forward, is stepping up to donate his fees from the Monday afternoon, December 15 card, for the cause.

"I'm listed to drive in 11 out of 12 races at Western Fair on Monday and this kind of charity cause and special day is something I really enjoy, this is a great and special cause," Forward says.

Recent proof of that statement was shown in the Ontario Regional Driving Championship near the end of the 2008 Meet at Grand River Raceway when he advanced to the national final round early next year.

Forward's generosity could indeed be very substantial in London on Monday afternoon. Starting off with 2-1 morning line choice Sparkaluck in the first race, Forward has a slate of top mounts through to piloting XLB Patrick in the 12th race finale which is the $18,400 Preferred Pace.

The toy drive at Western Fair concludes this Friday. The goal is to fill a Granton Trailer with new, unwrapped toys for children under the age of 12. The toys will then be distributed by the Salvation Army.

In 2006, Forward was Western Fair's driving champion and set modern era precedents for wins and earnings totals in a calendar year at the London oval. He surrendered the track's driving title in 2007 to Jason Brewer but he's claimed it back in 2008.

(Western Fair Raceway)

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