The Golden Child

The Golden Child Ready To Shine?

2012 was a year of highs and lows in the harness racing world. For trainer Mark Etsell’s star sophomore colt, the racing season followed the same pattern of peaks and valleys.

Georgian Hosts OSS Grassroots Octet

September 05, 2012

Three-year-old trotting colts and geldings were in the spotlight at Georgian Downs on Tuesday, and many of the sophomores were looking for some late-season points in the race to this year’s OSS Grassr...

One Last Shot For Grassroots Glory

August 31, 2012

Mark Etsell and his partners named the second generation product of their breeding program The Golden Child, but heading into Tuesday’s Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots event at Georgian Downs the trai...

Bax Doubles In Dream Of Glory Elims

The eliminations for the 11th annual $100,000 Dream of Glory Trot were full of surprises on Saturday night at Hanover Raceway.

Dreaming Of Glory: The Golden Child

Of the 88 horses eligible for the 11th annual Dream of Glory, only one can boast the distinction of holding a track record at the Grey County oval.

Dream Of Glory Hopeful Ties Hanover Track Record

On Thursday, July 12 at Hanover Raceway, Mark Etsell apparently wanted to see if The Golden Child was ready for the Dream of Glory Stakes. He told track officials after the gelding's speedy mile that ...

Kadabra Colts Impressive At Kawartha

August 11, 2011

Two-year-old trotting colts and geldings flooded the entry box at Kawartha Downs for Thursday’s card, which featured seven divisions of the Ontario Sires Stakes for Grassrooters

Family Ties Take Newton To Elora

Wednesday’s fourth race at Grand River Raceway is of particular interest to Wellesley, Ont. resident Bruce Newton, and not only because his two-year-old trotting colt The Golden Child will be making h...

Another Record For Exquisite Alberta

Seven-year-old pacing mare Exquisite Alberta stamped her name in the record books for the second time in less than two weeks – this time at Hanover Raceway