AJAX, ONT—JULY 28, 2019—There were nine exciting races at Ajax Downs on Sunday July 28 but perhaps none were as more emotional than the victory by Chick In Pink in the day's featured ninth race.

Owned by Debbie and Sean Slater and trained by Sean, longtime members of the Quarter Horse industry in Ontario, Chick In Pink streaked to an 18 to 1 upset win in the 330-yard allowance dash under jockey Cassandra Jeschke of Cobourg, ON.

Chick In Pink, a brilliantly fast 4-year-old, overcame some bad luck in her previous few starts in 2019 to win by half a length in the fast time of :17.01, good for a career best 91 Speed Index rating.

Sean Slater, who received the George Egerton Award in 2017 for his tireless efforts to assist his fellow horse people at Ajax Downs, has molded his prized filly from a quirky youngster into one of the top mares at Ajax.

Trainer Michelle Woodley saddled a pair of winners on the afternoon including athe impressive 2-year-old first-timer starter, Chalk Cliffs, whom she owns in partnership with Patty Ball and Bonnie Peavoy.

Ajax Downs' longtime Operations Manager Ken Richards celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday with a surprise party from Ajax staff before getting right back to work.

Next Sunday, August 4, is Patio Day at Ajax Downs in which lucky fans will have a chance to win a patio set and other prizes and on track, the 2-year-olds will go in the Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity Trials for a chance at the $50,000 final on Aug. 25.

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