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Training in Sunny British Columbia Photos by Jim Reynolds
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Stakes Win Recap
Hill ‘N’ Dale Equine Holdings Inc.’s Smart Surprise drew off to win the
$60,000 Chou Croute Handicap by 6 1/4 lengths at Fair Grounds Race Course on February 14.
The impressive triumph was the third straight for the Smart Strike mare, who notched her  rst added-money win in the Bessarabian Stakes at Woodbine on November 23 under trainer Josie Carroll.
Smart Surprise earned a career best Beyer Speed Figure of 105 for her performance, which took place over a ‘sloppy’ sealed track.
Smart Surprise increased her career earnings to $239,294 with her fourth win in 15 lifetime starts.
Groom extraordinaire Danny Fisher
Hastings clocker and former Woodbine jockey Gerry Brownell
Trainer Jimmy McGhie soaks up a little West Coast sunshine watching his horses gallop.
Stallman Peter Hodge has one of the most under-appreciated jobs at this time of year.
The Game’s Even Steven (Steven Rathwell) enjoying the beautiful spring weather at Hastings
Hall of Famers Harold Barroby and Allan Jack enjoying the sunshine in front of AL’s barn
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