The I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan Club would like to congratulate Ed Bankes of Mossley, Ont., on winning the St. Patrick’s Day Online Handicapping Contest.

Ed topped the charts from over 300 entrants, banking $66.50 from a mythical $2 place and $2 win wager from the selected contest races at Flamboro Downs and Woodbine Racetrack this past Saturday, March 17.

For the past 60 years Ed has been a fan of harness racing, regularly attending Mohawk Racetrack and The Raceway at Western Fair District. He is a big fan of Canada’s 2017 Driver of The Year, Doug McNair, who secured Ed’s victory with Fool Me Once, winning the $34,000 Preferred Pace in 1:52 at Woodbine Racetrack.

Congratulations to Ed who has won a Fan Club prize package and a $50 gift certificate to Mohawk Racetrack.

Here are the race results:

Race 3 at Flamboro Downs

1. Misty Mono ($7.00, $3.50)
2. Tables Big Secret ($4.20)

Ed’s Selection: Misty Mono

Race 6 at Flamboro Downs

1. McCovey Cove N ($2.30, $2.30)
2. Island Blue ($5.60)

Ed’s Selection: Island Blue

***For any players who selected #8 Open Skies, who was scratched, he would be replaced with McCovey Cove N since he was the post-time favourite.

Race 9 at Flamboro Downs

1. Drivingthedragon N ($5.70, $3.60)
2. On The Minute Mark ($4.40)

Ed’s Selection: War Filly

Race 1 at Woodbine Racetrack

1. Whistys Paradise ($12.50, $5.30)
2. Shezarealdeal ($3.40)

Ed’s Selection: Whistys Paradise

Race 4 at Woodbine Racetrack

1. Isitfridayyet ($5.00, $2.90)
2. Shades Of Bay ($3.20)

Ed’s Selection: Fancourt

Race 8 at Woodbine Racetrack

1. Fool Me Once ($22.10, $10.50)
2. Physicallyinclined ($15.20)

Ed’s Selection: Fool Me Once