Mascot RoadShow Opening Race!!!

Willie Win had a blast at Grand River Raceway on Industry Day and he was happy to see all the kids that cheered him on.

Grandy the Grey, Sulky Sam, Jackpot and CR Trotter all showed up for the Mascot RoadShow season opener. Despite this intense competition, Willie didn’t let the pressure of the race get to him as he greeted everyone at the kid-zone and handed out some TROT 4 KIDS gifts. When the mascots were parading to the track the atmosphere became a little tense, but exciting. The mascots all lined up in their post positions behind the starting gate. When asked how he felt at that moment Willie explains, “I no longer cared about anything else in the world. My only concern was closing the gap between myself and the finish line.” Out of the gate in a hurry were Grandy the Grey and Sulky Sam, at that point Willie realized that in all this excitement he forgot to put his Olympic standard running shoes on. At the final length Grandy pulled ahead of Sam to take the win as a disadvantaged Willie continued the deep heated struggle for third against CR Trotter. Sadly Willie came in fourth, but only by a nose. Jackpot, came in a close fifth but quickly exclaimed, “I am happy enough to be invited to this event, especially since I just got my training wheels off.”

The very first Mascot Roadshow was an extremely thrilling one setting the bar high for those to come; it was also an important learning experience for some. “I certainly understand why harness racing values the proper maintenance of racing equipment,” says Willie with respect to his missing running shoes. Willie had such a blast that he didn’t really notice that he came in fourth. He is looking forward to his next race on the Mascot RoadShow at Clinton Raceway on August 16th for Fan Appreciation Day and can’t wait to see all the TROT 4 KIDS fans cheering him on!

The Mascot RoadShow at Grand River Raceway, 2009

Willie to Hangout at Grand River Raceway

Since they will be holding Industry Day and the Battle of Waterloo, Willie will be spending all of next weekend at Grand River Raceway. There will be face painting, balloon artists, a bouncy castle, a jousting ring and plenty of kids’ crafts. You can also take a photo with celebrity horse “Run the Table”! Willie, however, is looking most forward to the Bouncy Pony Stakes where participants bounce inflatable horses along the track. Hopefully you can make it to Grand River Raceway August 2nd and 3rd, ‘cause Willie would really like to see you there!

Anniversary Fun at Kawartha Downs!!!!

On Saturday July 18th, 2008, Willie joined Kawartha Downs to celebrate their 37th anniversary. Over 4,000 fans attended the event. Willie was also joined by Ms. Twist the Balloonologist who used her Ph D in Balloonology to create the most sophisticated balloon buddies in the business. The Kid’s Zone also featured celebrity horse “Goodtimes” who, as you can see, spared a few star struck moments to pose for a photograph with Willie Win. The celebrity horse’s name was quite fitting since good times truly were had by all.

The Kid’s Zone was filled with fantastic giveaways and yummy treats. But most importantly, all of Willie’s friends and fans were there. He hopes to see you all again at other events this summer.

Willie's Woes

Willie's Travels of 2008

Xtreme Mascot Dash 2008

TROT 4 KIDS mascot Willie Win was crowned champion of the Xtreme Mascot Dash this past Saturday at Georgian Downs in dramatic fashion!

With the TROT 4 KIDS super fans track side Willie pulled through breaking his maiden in front of the large crowd on hand for Xtreme Horsepower 2008.

Getting off the gate in a hurry was hometown entry and defending champion "Sulky Sam" powering his way to the front. With some questionable interference mid way down the stretch Willie overcame the sloppy track conditions closing hard to narrowly pick off Sulky Sam at the wire by a neck!

Crossing the wire for a gapped out third was "Cool Cat" of the Barrie Baycats and rounding out the field was a distanced "Grandy the Grey" of Grand River Raceway. Also, Georgian College's "Grizzly the Growler" was a late scratch due to transportation.

XTREME MASCOT DASH 2008