Ontario Loses Frank Salive

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Published: March 18, 2011 02:42 pm EDT

According to a release from Hanover Raceway, due to an increase in racing at Pompano Park in Florida, racecaller Frank Salive will not be returning to Ontario

this summer.

Salive was the voice of racing at Hanover Raceway, Clinton Raceway and Woodstock Raceway last summer. He also helped fill in as a guest announcer at Grand River Raceway and Woodbine Racetrack, as well as other tracks, as needed.

Hanover Raceway General Manager Gord Dougan stated that it is a sad loss for the track's fans, who will not be able to hear the 'Velvet Fog' during his track's live Saturday cards of harness racing.

In regard to a replacement, Dougan said that Hanover and Clinton are now looking for a replacement.

Pompano normally ends its season in May, which accommodates for Salive's return to Ontario for the summer race season. Pompano has extended its race season until mid-July, and has helped Salive get his U.S. work papers so he can stay year-round.

Hanover will start its 2011 live race season on Saturday, May 7.

(With files from Hanover Raceway)

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