Relentless Betty Goes 5 for 5.
AJAX DOWNS, JULY 22, 2025 - Spectators crammed Ajax Downs on Sunday, July 20 for the track's annual CRAFT BEER AND CIDER Raceday complete with exciting Quarter Horse racing, live music, vendors, and the popular Dachshund Derby.
Maryland Magic (white blinkers) wins his 6th race of 2025 through disqualification of (5) TDZ Barton Grand. The 11-year-old stallion has won more races this year than any Quarter Horse in North America. - Clive Cohen photo
Fans got to see the amazing MARYLAND MAGIC, the 11-year-old stallion, stretch his winning streak in 2025 to 6, the most wins by any Quarter Horse in North America this year. The jet-black Maryland Magic, ridden by Brian Bell, was placed first after the finish of the 250-yard dash despite losing by a head to 10 to 1 longshot TDZ BARTON GRAND. But the latter was deemed guilty of interfering with One Fabulous Wave midway through the race and was disqualified.
Racing fans came out in droves to enjoy Craft Beer Day at Ajax Downs. Clive Cohen photo
Photo at Right: The Dachshund Derby Trials were won by Kiki and Miley with Miley winning the final in front of the large and exuberant crowd.
Maryland Magic, owned by Burlington's Milena Kwiecien and trained by Jason Pascoe, has won 25 races from 71 career starts and earned over $236,000.
One race later, James Bogar's Ontario-bred filly RELENTLESS BETTY won her fifth race from 5 starts this year in a 300 yard dash under jockey Tony Phillips. Relentless Betty is tied for second by wins in North America with Alberta-bred Flash Me a Corona.
Both Bell and Phillips won two races on the afternoon.
Photo at Left - MILEY, champion of the Dachshund Derby. Clive Cohen Photos
REMINDER: Racing resumes July 30 with a first race post time of 1:45 p.m.
Admission and parking are always free at Ajax Downs. You can watch and wager on our exciting races trackside, up close to the action, at our picnic tables.
To reserve tables in advance for $25 or book the VIP room for your party or group, contact www.ajaxdowns.com.
There is also an expansive simulcast wagering room with tellers, or you can wager through www.HPIBet.com.
If you want to get involved in owning a Quarter Horse, contact the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario at 905- 426-7050.
Source: Ajax Downs