White Birch Farm was the breeder, and part-owner, of 2013 Cup winner Captaintreacherous, but farm owner Michael Parisi and farm manager Steve Williams both tragically lost their lives before they could see four colts from ‘The Captain’s’ first crop compete in the 2019 version of Canada’s richest harness race.

By Keith McCalmont

STEVE WILLIAMS (FAR LEFT) & MICHAEL PARISI (FAR RIGHT)