February 13, 2022
By Rideau Carleton Raceway
Rideau Carleton Raceway embarks on its 60th season of live racing this Sunday February 13th with a 12-race card featuring the return of Guy Gagnon’s champion 4-year-old pacer “The Light Speed”. After duking it out over 4 months last year, Yves Tessier’s “National Debt” conceited his perennial crown following his Boxing Day defeat. Sunday’s preferred pace is deep and attention surrounds team Archer/Copley’s new acquisition “National Sport”. Rideau’s preferred pace is the final leg of the Pick 5 commencing in Race 8 and offering patrons an attractive $25,000 guarantee pool.
“This year, Rideau Carleton will be featuring a talented pool of young drivers such as O’Brien Future Star Nominee Samuel Fillion, Jimmy Gagnon and Ryan Guy; reminiscent of the time Louis Phillip Roy and Brett McDonald raced here” notes Racing Manager Peter Andrusek. “With so many of our horses returning from last year, they become more than simply betting interests for our fans; rather compelling sagas to follow and support or oppose depending on one’s perspective”.
Sunday’s first post is 6:30. Catch the Drive in Show with Greame Mitchell starting around 4:30 followed by John Macmillan and Greame’s 2022 Year in Preview.
All participants are asked to be vigilant of the ongoing circumstances with the downtown trucker protest to ensure both safe and timely arrival.
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