Flirtin Man fastest in OSS

Think Gold will be doing just that in one week as he was one of four Ontario Sire Stakes Gold elimination winners Sunday evening at Mohawk Racetrack.

The 3-year-old chestnut son of Mister Lavec-Next Victim won the final $31,390(C) split in race six, going gate to wire for driver Jody Jamieson in 1:57. He was 4 1/4 lengths better than Nasty Dream with Relentless Duke finishing third.

The win was the second straight to the start the campaign for Think Gold who is co-owned by trainer Carl Jamieson. As a rookie, he won twice while banking more than $174,000(C).

Flirtin Man ran his 2007 unbeaten streak to four with another dazzling off-the-pace effort in 1:55.3, the fastest clocking of the four eliminations. The son of Angus Hall-Flirtin Victory, handled by Paul MacDonell, overcame a slow start and interference at the three-quarters to haul down a determined Tymal Cherub. Cayenne Turbo was third.

Flirtin Man is trained by Michael Vanderkemp for the Juniper II LLC, Brittany Farms and Let It Ride Stables Inc. The colt made just one start as a freshman.

The other elimination winners were Chelemark Porter (1:58) and Guilford who recovered from a break at the quarter to win in 1:57.3.

The draw was conducted following the last elimination for next Sunday’s $130,000(C) Gold final. Here’s how they will line up:

1. Chelemark Porter
2. Nasty Dream
3. T Js Mister Lavec
4. Think Gold
5. Snazzy Hot Rod
6. Frosty The Genius
7. Guilford
8. Flirtin Man
9. Tymal Cherub
10. Zorgwijk Hollander
(WEG)

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