The finale at Flamboro Downs on Saturday, March 22 was a complete pari-mutuel refund after two geese caused confusion at the start of the race.

As the horses headed into the stretch behind the gate for the start of the ninth race, a pair of mated geese that caused a delay for the start of the third race were back on the track around the wire. According to the AGCO judges report, the starter blew the horn to try to scare the geese off the track, but did not flash the recall lights and did not release the field until after the start. No one pulled up, everyone raced and the race was able to be adjudicated.

The judges spoke with the drivers, and they all thought that there was going to be a recall. As a result, the entire race was refunded, and all horses were charted with interference before and after the start. Purse money was paid out accordingly.

To view the results from Saturday's card of harness racing at Flamboro Downs, click the following link: Saturday Results - Flamboro Downs.

(Standardbred Canada)