Bigtime Ball

O’Brien Winner Has A ‘Bigtime’ Ball

“The first day at the fairgrounds was a bit overwhelming for him, but once he got used to all of the noises he settled and showed the crowd just how versatile the Standardbred breed is. He did his bre...

Meet An O’Brien Winner This Weekend

If you are interested in meeting an O’Brien Award winner this weekend and seeing the versatility of the Standardbred, then make sure you find your way to the Markham Fairgrounds.

O'Brien Winner At Standardrama Sunday

Those seeking something to do this Father's Day weekend should consider a trip to the Orono Fairgrounds to check out Standardrama, the first show in the Standardbred Showcase Ontario Standardbred Show...

Bigtime Ball Retired

October 16, 2013

Trot Insider has learned that after seven tremendous years on the racetrack, 2009 O'Brien Award winner Bigtime Ball has been retired.

Wednesday Mohawk Qualifier Recap

Mohawk Racetrack played host to a 15-race qualifying session on Wednesday. Among those getting some miles under their belts were a former O'Brien Award winner, a North America Cup eligible, and a Gran...

O'Brien Award Winners Square Off

A pair of O'Brien Award winners squared off Wednesday morning during Mohawk Racetrack's mammoth qualifying session, as Betterthancheddar and Bigtime Ball headlined the 20-dash docket.

Bigtime Ball Prevails On Super Final Night

November 11, 2012

Former Ontario Sires Stakes Super Final champion Bigtime Ball made a winner's circle appearance during Saturday night's 2012 OSS championship card at Woodbine Racetrack for driver Paul MacDonell and t...

Fields Set For Gold Rush Card

Eliminations for next Saturday's $1 million Gold Rush card took place Saturday at Georgian Downs and Trot Insider has provided updates here on all the action from the evening.

Sub-1:50 Qualifier For Warrawee Needy

Up The Credit, last year's Pepsi North America Cup winner, recorded a solid qualifying win Thursday morning at Mohawk Racetrack for trainer Carl Jamieson and driver Jody Jamieson. Although, it was an ...

Having A 'Ball'

This time last year, trainer Gord Irwin wasn’t very optimistic when it came to his prized pacer, Bigtime Ball

Bigtime Ball Returns A Winner

September 18, 2011

Following a pair of solid qualifying miles, Gord Irwin's millionaire pacer Bigtime Ball returned to racing action after a one-year hiatus and proved he's back on top of his game with a 1:50.1 triumph ...

Bigtime Ball Back For The Fall

September 12, 2011

Platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy are becoming more and more prevalent in helping athletes both in and out of harness racing recover from injuries. Will it help Bigtime Ball recover enough to...

Bigtime Ball Getting Tighter

September 09, 2011

In a recent discussion with Trot Insider, trainer Gord Irwin stated that if O'Brien Award winner Bigtime Ball is going to contest the Breeders Crown this fall, he has got to be in form to knock heads ...