Brad Forward had a keen sense it was a special day at Western Fair Raceway and he made the most of it.
The 38-year-old driver, originally from The Goulds, Newfoundland and now residing in Woodstock, ON, pledged his driving fees from the December 15 afternoon program to the Salvation Army 2008 Toy Drive for needy children in the London area. The initiative is in conjunction with Granton Trailers and Western Fair Raceway.
The total of Forward's donation came in at $1,173 on the strength of three winners on the card. He drove in all twelve races on the program and added a pair of runner-up finishes and a third. He finished out of the top five paying positions with just one drive.
"These special days I really do enjoy and this is a great cause," the 38-year-old reinsman said. "I'm a Dad myself and I know what it means to do all we can to ensure every child in need gets a toy this Christmas."
The Granton Trailer will remain in the front lobby at Western Fair Raceway through this Friday, December 19. The goal is to fill the horse trailer with new, unwrapped toys for children up to the age of twelve.
TV Feature Airs; Wall Wins Three
On the day that a major TV feature about his career went to air, Dave Wall got into the zone to win three races on the Monday card at Western Fair.
Wall was interviewed by London A-Channel TV sports reporter and anchor Brent Lale, with the profile containing a supporting testimonial from fellow horseman Greg Dustin.
"We'll be watching very closely next year and hoping the Hall Of Fame does the right thing and inducts Dave Wall in 2009" Lale said on the end of his tag to the story when it aired at 6:50 p.m. The story was also scheduled to air on the 11 p.m. newscast on the London A-Channel, seen widely through Ontario.
To view Monday’s results, click here.
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