Standardbred Canada

January 2015

Trot Feature - John MacMillan

LEADING WITH HIS LEFT

Despite suffering a severe arm injury in a recent training accident, John MacMillan hasn’t slowed down his routine. He continues to keep swinging. Story by Norm Borg

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Trot Feature - John MacMillan

En tête avec sa gauche

Malgré une grave blessure qu’il s’est infligé au bras lors d’un récent accident à l’entraînement, John MacMillan n’a nullement ralenti sa routine. Il la continue. Par Norm Borg // Traduction Louise Roux...read on
Walk The Plank

NEVER SAY QUIT

Sometimes patience is a virtue. Sometimes it’s a hindrance. Ron Cassidy lives on the fine line between the two. But one horse named Walk The Plank seems determined to reward his faith and perseverance. Story by Chris Lomon

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John Manzi

A PROMOTER FOR THE AGES

In December, John Manzi announced that he would be retiring from the racing business. You may or may not know his name, but if you’re a longtime fan of harness racing, you’ve probably heard of one of Manzi’s crazy promotions. Story by Debbie Little
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The Tappan Zee

THE WILL TO LIVE

Sometimes things don’t go as planned. But it is how we persevere during troubled times that shows who we really are. This is the story of a determined racehorse and the people who loved him when things failed to go according to plan. Story by Ashley Mayotte...read on
Rail Tales

The High Dive

Turk Dawkins was a tire mechanic, he lumbered into the High Dive Bar and Grill wearing a pair of blue overalls with knee patches, and a troubled scowl. Henry Davidson knew in an instant his scheme was in trouble.
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