Although when you think of horses that Fram has been associated with, many will utter the words Alfred Alfred. Undefeated as a two-year-old in the Maritimes, he went on to win the Barrieau-McIsaac stake, arguably one of the best races in E.P.R's history. Gordies Last Call was a triple-crown winner and went on to earn more than $ 100,000. Fram, along with partner Allan MacNutt also owned one of the finest trotters we have seen here in N.B with Debs Input who had to be put down with a career ending injury.

In all, Fram operates a stable of twenty-one horses, enough to fill more than a full barn at Exhibition Park Raceway. With the outlook in New Brunswick now showing signs of making a rebound, Fram has picked up a number of new owners over the past year helping to add to his success.

Gordon ( Butch ) White has been a welcome addition to the stable. Now partnered with local entrepreneur Gary Atcheson, White is an active member of the stable on a weekly basis. They own a number of horses together and or in part including the winner of this year's $ 3000 claiming series in P.E.I, Caras Allamerican. Bold Ryan was also purchased by the duo from P.E.I's Fred Paynter and has raced extremely well. Matterialism is a barn favorite owned by White.

Francine & Danny Pellerin also joined forces with Fram and they have enjoyed a win-win partnership. Dia Harlaka is one of the top claimers on the grounds, along with Island Eagle, and newcomer Southwest Park. Sandra Devarennes also joined forces with the Framinator with Dusty Lane Oscar, a consistent pacer who rarely misses a check.

Fram also is in on a number of horses as part-owner. Elm Grove Bandit is back home after a campaign in Maine. Im The Big Dog, a rugged son of Stargaze Hanover, Saulsbrook Dandy, R Es Andrew, Gordies Last Call, and a two-year-old filly out of stakes winning K R Quest are among his horses.

Peter Trecartin, who spent many years with the Downey Stables, is back in the business after some time away and purchased two yearlings this fall. He's also an active part of the team effort on Saturday's.

Earl's wife Trudy, Operations Manager for E.P.R is also a big part of the crew on Saturday's and his daughter Cassandra keeps active in the industry as well. Fram recently hired Steven Murray, better known in these racing circles as "Iceburg" to join the stable after learning his lessons from John Davidson and way back, under the watchful eye of Sean Shannon.

Fram's father-in-law Burt Waddell has become active over the past few years after buying a share of then three-year-old Saulsbrook Dandy who went on to be a stakes winner. He took a record of 1:57.2 in P.E.I at three and has went on to score close to thirty lifetime wins. Waddell also owns a share of R Es Andrew.

Also, we can't forget the assistance that Robert Usher provides the stable during the week and gets a chance on some Saturday's to join in the efforts.

His .323 training average this season, coupled with his sixty-seven wins of the campaign, gives him a big lead in the dash winning race for trainers. This past Saturday, Fram and company harnessed up a total of fourteen horses on the afternoon, winning on five occasions. His earnings for the year are close to $ 68,000.

This season has also been a productive one for personable catch-driver Mark Haig who is experiencing his best year on record. He has been driving for Fram on a regular basis, and is one of most popular catch-drivers on the circuit.

Scott Waddell