Clark Smith, right, looks mighty pleased as he the plaque presented leading dash winner in 1962. With Clark is driver Joe Hennessey, left, and Frank Acorn. The presentation to Clark was made last by US'I‘A for Mai-itimes spring at Gold and Saucer night in Charlotte_tovvn. .. m_-.__. .... BRUNSWICK OONTIENUE-D I-‘ROM PAGE 11 pacer. he was eventually de- droyed. . The appearance at Jouity Bars caused quite a stir among local racing fans, when ill») 1: year old altered son of Jolluty and Molly Bars came to town after cam- paiging at the Trurr) Raceway. His best effort was in 12:12.2 but on a balmy October afternoon. he shaved at to 2:11 then again to 2:09. This advanced him to he Acadian Series. and alter being involved in an accident in the first dafi that knocked him nepeatinnouvrecocd time of 2:(linhu7ah stanolthe_sea- non These were but a few of die racing highlights reeled off at Brunswick Downs this season the maritimes . sorne even say. the fast;-i in Canada! Leading Dash Winning Drivers Joe Goguen 09 Harvey Cormicr iifll Roy Barnett f20l Bob Steeves. Guy Gaudet. Rut- in Barrieau (18) Rod Goguen (I3! George Frizzell. Graham (map- pelle (ill Ned Goguen, Albert Bernard. Buddy Campbell 49! An Burbine. Bib Cameron, Clay- ton MacLeod (8; Charles Campbell Jr.. Blair Ber- nard. Emile Belliveau, spurge Horseman, Lloyd Palmer, ' . . . (7) Gerald Jacob, Jack Bernand '5! Danny Pelltrin. Henry C<)l‘lIllr.‘!‘, Frank Daniels. Wilfred Shea- 4) Bert Tamlyn. Dr. George lrw ing, Pat Lefllanc, Fred Milton 13l Ernie Niles. Amos Goodwin. Roach MacGregor, Herb ‘Vise- ner, Cyril Smith, Karl Pedan- seu, Ed Hale-y. Rnn Kennedy. Dave Pinkney . (2: Boyd Jonah. Fred 0'Blem'.$. Roger Watkins. New Lindon, Mil- let Coughlan. WI) Jardine. Ed DASH WINNING HORSES 10 wins - Homestneldl Linda. Federal’; Last, I wins - Alec’: Pride. Ben Brooke 0.. Sym'u Beet. lard Delull, 7 wins - floueonle, Shier’: King. 6 wins - Jarreuown Lady. lit- tle Doctor, Boohnor. Rayson Sivim- Wiflredc. Ma- . (hlrie Son, Double Win, Jolly Jerry. Rinzlue Scott. Jollity Path, charlie ‘Peachou. Tanrnie B. Counsel - 2 '5'‘ ma, .. , Smart, Jolly Liz, Ira D. Clgg, Modern Firnitue. May Kaknuck. Fancy Wck. Jollity Hal. Captain Chief, Bitty &‘lver. 8 wins-—-Mr. Miller Abbe, Gal- Hal. HI Jay, Peter On Top. Jol- fly Bars. 3 wins—Doc'u Texan Hal, Tou- dy Marina, Lord Adios. Spunky OUFNUHI ON PAGE 18 racing Summon-side TWO THOROUGHBREDS IN THEIR OWN FIELDS 1. Prince Edward Island . . because this Island is becom- ing one of the finest centres in Can- uda for the great sport of harnoais more top horses .. . and better purses . the sport 3 TOP attraction during the tourist season. 2. ‘Central Creumeriog Ltd. . . . because this dairy '3 famou for quality dairy products and oper- ates one of the most modern plants in Canada . . .. quality products. Season's Greetings and Best Wishes to al Maritime Horsemen . . . and good luck in '64 CENTRAL l(%ll){EAMERIES Charlottetown . attracting more and . creating more truly. making producing many Sourla As the bells rinq oui the old Veal’ proclaim the new, please accept our sincere gratitude ‘For the friendly associations we have enioved. May we wish you all a happy and re- warding New Yeari HAPPY NEW YEAR MARITIME HORSEMEN and LIVESTOCK BREEDERS ..and O WORLD PlonYoui-Holiduysfor OLD HOME WEEK August 17 to 22 inclusive O EASTERN CANADA'S LARGEST AND. BEST LIVESTOCK SHOW '8 BEST VAUDEVILLE ACTS O BILL LYNCH MIDWAY THE CHARLOTTETOWN DRIVING PARK and PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION ASSOCIATION Saint Iohn has success Saint John Exhbition Park witnessed another great harness racing season as crowds continu- od to wend their way to this popular racing oval. Saint John has made a ter- rific comeback in the harness oupies in Maritime racimz cir- cles today. This past season 51 race-meet- iigs were conducted on th e Exhirbition Pad: track. This fig tire was five less than the race programs run off in 1962. The total pari-mutuel handle was $062,094 as compared to 1.300,- 000 for 56 meets in the previous season. While this figure shows quite a marked decrease in wagering. it compares most favorably with all other Mari- time ovals. Total purses for the 51 meets lhis summer amounted to $93,450 It was that £',l'L‘-JL favorite from Glace Bay, Nova Scolia, Bob Brook, owned by Don Mac. Kenzie that went the fastest mile of the season over the Saint John oval. The year old pacer won The Alexander Memorial Pace on Domimon Day in 2.05 flat. This was only one of the by this great favorite on Mari- time tracks throughout the past season. Mark Purdue. oh 3. Purdue. Julie Ann. owned by Mrs. M, Coughlan. Saint John, was voted Saint John's hoiseof-the.year_ The three-year—.>ld lowered his mark five times in 1963 and end- ed the campaign sporting a 2.11 tab. His earnings at Saint John came to $1,793 Prince Dake, br L}. by Joe misfortune to lose his great free-for-aller, McSampson this by T. Downe Jr. Saint John lowered his mark six times chir- ing the race meetings. The colt new sports a 2.09:3 mark and earned for his owner $1832 in 1963. Another Adios, this time Adios gave liimsclf .i new race tab of 2.07. ’l‘hose ass»-3 anai wit.h the Saint John feel that the season greatest in Maritime racing his- ahead should prove one of the tory. If it dO\$. Saint John cer- tainly intends to be one of the leading tracks in these seaside provinces. Thanks. folks . . . for a mighty good season! Hoi-semen's Headquarters STEAD‘S PHARMACY CHARLOTTETOWN GREAT SEASON This Is Charlottetown's Walter Craig, now trainer-driver for Don MacKenzie's Glace Bay stable. VValter has had great success with Don’: horses since going with MacKenzie last July. ‘ e uardian- . veii ng T'n.triot _‘ ‘ ago . Truro proclaims bigger than ever Tn:-o Raceway promoters wear abroad smile when they There was a large increase in attendance, 1 big jump in amount paid to hoisemen and great increase in die amount oi’ money bet at the mutuel win- dows. Easily the outstanding features were the Donnie Turner Mem- orial Pace for a rich purse of $8.620 and The Thanksgiving Day ‘ free for all. The Memorial Pace was by far the richest race ever staged in the Maritime pro- vinces. It was won by Huckster owned by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dibbon. Halifax and driven by James Given. The 'I‘hanksgiving Day pace was a $5000 event. the biggest of any free-for~all purse in the circuit this season. The great pacer, Bob Brook won the fir: dash in 2.07 and Campbell took the second, one _and one-Illa! miles. in 3.14. Since Cunpbell this outstanding classic. In all 35 meets were staged. the same number as in lfi. But the similarity between the sec- sons ended there. 'l1ii.s P89‘ summer 81 dashes run off for purses totalling $71.!!! a re cord for Triiro Raceway. The pari-mutuel handle was a booming $520,240, an increase at $2.469 per night over the lfiz campaign. On August 29 Bob Brook lowered Hie track record to 206:2 in winning the first dash M a freefor-all pace. Wal- ter Craig. Charlottetown drove the Don !\lacKenzie owned pacer in both trips. Feature events found War Cry (DNTLNUED 0N PAGE 6 Good Racing In '64 . . . Our very best wishes to all Maritime horsemen and to fans who support harness racing BURKE ELECTRIC LTD. Kent Street Charlottetown GOOD and G O O D RACING to all Maritime Horsemen in the coming season! F.R. Mcluine Lhl. Charla!-I-e1-own PLYMOUTH & CHRYSLER VALIANT & FARGO TRUCKS JOHNSON OUTBOARD MOTORS DIAL 4-7358 31: i/..,<.«- tract‘ . "rrv'«<°'*rr -:~—-we LUCK