Smashing Success At Northlands

Published: April 4, 2010 09:55 am EDT

The third annual Standardbreds Forever Day at Northlands Park hit a new level on Saturday

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A total of $151,930 was wagered on the 10-race card - making it the highest harness racing handle in Edmonton in two years. "Everybody thought it was fantastic," said Orianna Scheck to thehorses.com, who co-produced the event with the Northlands Park marketing department.

"Everyone was really excited. I got a lot of compliments from the drivers - there was a significant amount more people today than at any point in the meet.

"There were so many kids - and that was great (to see them) up on the railing and cheering."

This edition of Standardbreds Forever Day honoured 2004 Alberta Horse of the Year Disagreement and featured a powder puff exhibition race, won by Katie Graham.

To read more about the festivities and watch the race on thehorses.com, click here.

(with files from thehorses.com)

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