Western Fair Raceway is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Blanchard as Assistant Race Manager and announcer. He will assume his duties in
mid-September.
“We like Greg's personality, his character and his passion for racing all of which make him a great fit for us,” noted Western Fair’s Chief Executive Officer Hugh Mitchell. “I had the opportunity to work with Greg during my time with Woodbine Entertainment and know he’ll bring enthusiasm and professionalism to his role here.”
A native of Prince Edward Island, Greg has spent the past 10 years working at WEG, most recently as Manager of Communications on the Standardbred side in addition to his duties as television commentator and host and back-up announcer.
“I started calling the races at Summerside when I was 17,” Blanchard related. “I then went to Freehold for three years where I worked with Steve Wolfe and I have to thank him for taking a shot with me at that time as I was young and unknown.”
Immigration issues brought Blanchard back to Canada where he worked for Flamboro Downs and the Atlantic Lottery Corporation before joining WEG in 2000.
“I love working at Woodbine and I don’t say this lightly, but I consider it a privilege to work there. This opportunity was totally unexpected and the main attraction for me is to add some diversity to my resume which to date has totally revolved around racing,” added Greg who also noted that the move will allow him to spend more time with his young daughter, and enjoy some weekends off in the summer for a change.
“I’m looking forward to working with Hugh and Ian (Raceway Manager Ian Fleming). They are two of the most respected men in the business,” he added. “I am very thankful to Woodbine and they’ve been very supportive of my decision. I’m sure we’ll work together in the future.”
(Western Fair)
way to go Greg. Always
way to go Greg. Always enjoyed your comments on racing and your picks on BET night on the Score. GOOD LUCK AT WESTERN FAIR and we will be sure looking forward to seeing you there in the fall.
Congratulations Greg! Look
Congratulations Greg!
Look forward to your standardbred expertise at Western Fair.
Well done.
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Great for you Greg... your
Great for you Greg...
your WEG work has been excellent, as has your appearances on the SCORE.
I've run into Greg at a couple of Toronto handicapping contests.....always cordial and willing to talk about the game.
Greg, the very best in your new endeavor
**now if he only bring a passing lane with him to Western Fair, then I know the world would be a better place.
jim cauchon
Congrats Greg, Glad you are
Congrats Greg,
Glad you are moving closer to Dungannon! :-) We are now really looking forward to racing in London this winter!
Don Patrick Congrats to Greg
Don Patrick
Congrats to Greg Blanchard. He will do a tremendous job.
What happened to Peter Kyte?
Congratulations Greg...you
Congratulations Greg...you are always the gentleman and great ambassador to the sport. I'll miss your commentary on "The Score" and I'm sure WEG will miss you too.
All the best with your new position and enjoy the extra time with your daughter!
Evan Loucks
Congratulations Greg!
Congratulations Greg! Western Fair is lucky to have you, and you're lucky to be able to work with one of the classiest people in the harness racing world, Hugh Mitchell.
Throughout your career in harness racing you've been a credit to the industry and a great ambassador for Prince Edward Island, You'll be missed by your many fans on The Score.
Best wishes
Larry Resnitzky
Hip hip hooray for Western!
Hip hip hooray for Western! Thanks to Hugh Mitchell and Ian Fleming for their "forward" thinking. I am sooo glad to have you join Western Fair. WEG, where you have done an exceptional job, will certainly miss you. Frank Salive was such a great asset to Western Fair and you will be as well. Welcome, Greg.
Congratulations Greg. I look
Congratulations Greg. I look forward to seeing the super team of Hugh, Ian and Greg at Western Fair for the Grassrots eliminations and/or finals.
I will however, miss you on the Score.
Greg.....congrats on the new
Greg.....congrats on the new appointment. Hugh and Ian, great hire.
Great move Greg, all the
Great move Greg, all the best in your new position!
Congrats Greg all the best
Congrats Greg all the best
Greg The Community Harvest
Greg
The Community Harvest Festival in Kensington has never been able to fill the void!!!
Best of Luck moving forward, you are a great ambassador for PEI.
Bob
Way to go Buddy !
Way to go Buddy !