Forward On Canadian Drivers Showcase

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Published: July 28, 2009 01:32 pm EDT

Horseman Scott Forward has spoken with Trot Insider regarding the Canadian Drivers Showcase which took place Sunday, July 26 at St. John's Racing and Entertainment Centre in Newfoundland

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"Other than the weather, the event was fabulous," said Forward, who said that even though conditions weren't ideal, all in attendance had a tremendous time. "The drivers were absolutely fantastic. They were professionals on track and extremely personable to everyone that was in attendance."

Drivers Scott Coulter, Brad Forward, Guy Gagnon, Jody Jamieson, Luc Ouellette, Todd Trites and Mike Whelan all took part in the event, which was highly anticipated in the local area.

A harness racing youth camp took place at the track the day before, which was followed by an adult camp/owners seminar later in the evening.

Forward said that despite the rain which came down on Sunday, the crowd was good, with virtually all of the kids that attended to youth camp coming back to watch the races Sunday. "It was a very relaxing day for everyone that came out," he said.

"The drivers brought about two full suitcases full of shirts, goggles and all sorts of stuff that they were giving out," Forward explained. "In total they must have given out a couple hundred items."

Forward explained to Trot Insider that he has been in contact with the drivers since the event and all are very enthusiastic to attending the event again next year.

After the drivers got cleaned up after the races, they came back and attended a barbecue at the track and continued to mingle with local horsemen and fans.

To view the harness racing results from Sunday, July 26 at the St. John's Racing and Entertainment Centre, click here.

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Positive in every aspect. This has to continue to be an annual event. Hats off to those who organized it. Double hats off to the drivers who came. Let's face it there are a lot of places these guys could go for a weekend besides The Rock! This racing fan and a good many more are sure glad they choose to come here. Awesome talent, awesome individuals.

Here are some comments from Maritimer Todd Trites:

“Scott Forward called me and asked if I would like to take part in the showcase this season and I gladly obliged.”

“I can say without a doubt it was one of the best times I have ever had, simply amazing…my wife Paula and I will be back for sure!”

“It was an honour to be there and I have never felt more welcome. The view on the back stretch was amazing....if you ever want to see a group of people who love their horses and the sport of racing do yourself a favour and make it to the barn area in NL.”

Why do the drivers have to go to Newfoundland to be nice and personal. Why don't they practice this in Ontario? yours truly, Allan Casselman

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