Thrifty Crown was the big winner for four local businesses during Grand River’s opening night card
on Monday night.
The six-year-old Carmen Auciello trainee managed his first win of the season in the track’s feature trot, which was also the inaugural Local Biz Night Race. More than 160 people from 34 local businesses took part in the promotion which paired each business with a starter in the eighth race. All participants met their horse prior to the big dance and were decked out with signs to cheer on their steed at post time.
Thrifty Crown’s representatives were from 2nd Chance Employment, A Weed Bit Natural: eco store, At Home Bookkeeping Solutions and Stonehurst B&B. Each of the four businesses receives a trophy to keep in their workplace, and a staff party for 20 at Grand River Raceway.
Dash Car got up for her 31st career win in the feature trot (race 10). With owner Daniel Potvin in the sulky, the eight-year-old miss scored her second consecutive win for co-owner and trainer Karine Peloquin in 1:59.3
Racing continues at Grand River Tuesday night, when the track will honour the top performers of its 2009 season with award presentations and interviews during the race broadcast. Post time is 7:15 p.m.
(Grand River Raceway)
To view Monday’s results, click here.