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Archers Bay to test waters stateside By STEVE LeBLANO The Champion F or Iris Bristow, win- of the Canada's Triple Crown was every bit as sweet as the first. The Campbellville breeder said she had a lot more confidence in Archers Bay's ability to triumph at the Prince of Wales than during last month' s Queen' s Plate. "After the Queen' s Plate, we knew hie had the stamina," explained the co-owner of Archers Bay. StilI, however favoured Archers Bay may have been, it didn't lessened Bristow' s excitement at Fort Erie as she watched hier three-year-old make a remarkable rally down the stretch to victo- ry. The Canadian-owned colt trailed by a full 12 lengths at one point but eventually took the win in a solid 1:55:20. He shaded Nite Dreamer - fourth at the Queen's Plate - by one-and-a-half lengths. Recalled Bristow of the race, "What can I say, it was just great." No crown shot Her champion thoroughbred became the fifth Plate winner to double up in the Wales in the last 10 years, though he won't get the opportunity to complete the Triple Crown in the Breeders' Stakes on the grass of Woodbine August 16. Instead, Bristuw, co-owner Eugene Melnyk and traîner Todd Pletcher, will test the waters of bîg-money events in the United States. "I'd loved to stick around and go after the Triple Crown, but you have to do what's best for the horse's career," Bristow said. "We ail believe he's capable of winning down south now so that's where we're heading. "The timing just won't work out with the final leg of the Crown." The move is just another indication of how the attraction of the Crown seems to be dwindling each year. Last summer's Plate winner, Awesome Again. didn't even wait around for the Prince of Wales before heading stateside. The fact that the Canadian Crown noj longer offers a $1-million bonus is one of the chief reasons behind its fading popu- larity for premiùer thoroughbreds. On to Saratoga One of the first targets on the Archers Bay team's hit liat is Saratoga, where Awesome Again captured the Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes last year. "Archers Bay is an extremely capable horse. It's going to be very exciting to see what unfolds for him," said Bristow. Despite his premature departure from the Canadian circuit, Archers Bay will still be eligible for postseason honours. A horse must make a minimum of three starts in the country to be in line for a Sovereign Award. The Prince of Wales was Archers Bay's third. Another highlight in Bristow's career came Friday at Belmont where two of her rookies - Kitridgebay and Fontbelle - each took second place in their respective racing debuts. Fax league standings to 878-4943, attention spo-rts. Fila photo by GRAHAM PAINE Archers Bay (sean here with jockey Kent DesormêSux) won hlm second jewel in the Canadlan Triple.Crowfl recently, but won't bd golng after the sweep leter 1h15 summer. The Ceadiàn Championl, TuesaY, JUW2,1998-19 Third time Iucky The third time was a charm, for Milton's per-wees lacrosse teain. Finishing runners-up at their own towrnameflt and another in Brampton earlier ibis season. the Mavericks finally shed their bridesmaid status with a champioilship performance in Burlington. Capping a stellar weekend, they destroyed the Samia Pacers 8-2 in the titie match. Matt Lenardon led offensively with four goals - three of themn coming within a six-minute spant in the second period. Captain Mati Chuchmach, Mark Galick, Creighton Reid and Matt Reid were the othier marksmen. The tourniament served as a warm-up for the provincial championships in two weeks. Bob FI.mlng's OPGold liythe Granit The Jewollery Store that makes house cais! GoId *Diamonds e Gemstoles- 878-4572 TISA"5Io To Everyone whQ helped mnake The 1997-1998 Junior Achievemnent Year one of the best! The Board of Ditectrs Comnpany Prograin AdîAsors E.S.I.S. Spon~sors and Presenters Business Easics Presentmr Coirporate #pomws# We couldn't have dotne it w ithout ypu. Thanlcs from the 1997 Civic Organization of the Year TONE-UP AT MERV'S THIS SOMMER At MERV'S we carry premium quality Rotors, Antenna, Pre-Amps supplémenit vor viewingy! With satellites! (DIGITAL RECEP1ION FOR MAXMUM EWO EA.SUBE) Authef»d OdelenPMAAONIC, TECHNIICS, TOSHIBA EIRVw" 878-7776 ELECTRONICS ý 575 ONTARNO ST. S.1 ATETON BALL PLAYERnom S!m 3rd Annual Mixed 3 Pitch Tournament at August l5th & l6th. organized by Milton Ladies Fastball League. "a