Août s’est encore passé rapidement cette année. Ce fut un mois très occupé, et en tant que Canadiens, nous avons assisté à plusieurs premières!

August flew by quickly again this year. It was a very busy month, and as Canadians, we saw many firsts! Canada earned its first gold medal in trampoline at the Olympics.

Dès maintenant, je souhaiterais que la phrase suivante soit bannie de toutes les conversations dans l’industrie des courses de chevaux.

Effective immediately, I would like the following phrase banned from all harness racing industry discussions. Its use should result in a time-out being called whenever it is uttered.

For six glorious weeks in Alberta, three pacing fillies — Blue Star Beauty, Credit Card Junkie, and Phone Terror — took turns getting their picture taken in a series of races so tight that, for some,

Pour ce club d’amis – Herb Liverman, Mel Hartman et David McDuffee – les gagnants ont rapides et nombreux.

For this gentleman’s club — Herb Liverman, Mel Hartman, and David McDuffee — the winners have been fast and plentiful.