Star-Studded Camluck Classic Field Taking Shape
At 1h37, on May 25, 2024 • By WESTERN FAIR
All but one of the eight starters have been confirmed for this year’s $150,000 Camluck Classic, presented by Seelster Farms, which is slated for next Friday, May 31 at The Raceway at Western Fair District.
Canadian half-mile track record holder Linedrive Hanover and two-time Borgata Series champion Hellabalou will headline the star studded field in this year’s edition. Linedrive Hanover set the 1:49 national mark when he captured the 2022 Charles Juravinski Memorial Cup at Flamboro Downs and he owns a career record of 1:47 taken last season at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Hellabalou, who hails from the powerful Ron Burke Stable, won his second Borgata title on April 22 with a 1:50.2 victory, bumping his career bankroll to well over $1.4 million.
Local stars Whichwaytothebeach and Poseidon Seelster are both returning to the Camluck Classic in sharp form while newcomer Dragononthebeach, who has turned heads as a new recruit to the David Menary Stable, will make his debut in London’s signature race. Also competing for the first time is New York invader Rocknroll Runa A, who was a 13-time winner in 2023 and a two-time winner in Borgata Series action this year. Former O’Brien Award winning driver Mark MacDonald will return to Ontario to pilot the half-mile specialist.
Competing for the third time will be the classy $1.7 million winner American History, who is a Breeders Crown champion and owner of a speedy 1:47 record taken at The Meadowlands. The veteran charged home in :25.1 in his most recent outing and was individually timed in 1:49.4. The final starter in this year’s field will be announced this weekend.
“We are so pleased to attract world class horses of this calibre to London, it’s a big treat for the local racing fans,” said The Raceway’s Director of Equine Programming, Greg Blanchard. “Putting the obvious talent aside, this is also a very competitive, well-balanced group. We certainly appreciate the connections who have supported the race by bringing these amazing animals here.”
The Camluck Classic post position draw will take place Monday, May 27 and air on the Raceway’s pre-game show at 5:30 p.m.
