Shay Seelster was winless in 28 career attempts heading into the card of harness racing on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Flamboro Downs. Her trainer, Mary Ratchford, was winless in two career starts.

Maidens no longer. With a strong first-over approach in the third race on Saturday night, Shay Seelster and driver Todd Ratchford pulled away from tempo-setting favourite Wickedly Devilish (Nick Steward) at the head of the lane for a 2:03 victory by just less than two lengths. Valerie Blue Chip (Samuel Fillion) completed the top trio.

Shay Seelster (Sunshine Beach - She Butterfly) is owned by Todd Ratchford, who recently handed the training duties on the four-year-old pacing mare over to his younger sister, Mary. The 19-year-old Caledonia, Ont. resident obtained her trainer's license earlier this month and picked up her first training win in her third start. Shay Seelster paid $5.10 to win as the second choice on the toteboard.

For the results from Saturday's card at Flamboro, click the following link: Saturday Results - Flamboro Downs.

(Standardbred Canada)