Kawartha Hat Trick For MacMillan
Kawartha Downs wrapped up its 2019 season Saturday evening, and one guy who will be sad to see the facility closing up for the year is trainer John MacMillan.
A three-win performance was turned in by MacMillan on the 10-race card, and he got the ball rolling in Race 2 with Music Note who went wire-to-wire for driver Reg Gassien in 1:56.4.
MacMillan also clicked with Little Clayt (1:55.4) in Race 8 and then with Vanilla Malted (1:54.3) in Race 9.
The productive night at the office helped MacMillan’s win total climb to 42 this season while bumping his yearly earnings to $163,459.
To date, he’s racked up 1,558 training wins and purse earnings of close to $9 million.
MacMillan was presented a gift certificate for taking top training honours for the meet, as was leading driver Reg Gassien.
Eleven-year-old mare Rustys Flying captured her 20th seasonal win, tops in North America this year.
On the tarmac, a number of giveaways took place on the closing night card, including a 65-inch television. Additionally, Doug Hamilton provided live music for the healthy on-track crowd.
To view results for Saturday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Saturday Results – Kawartha Downs.
(with files from Kawartha Downs)