14-year-old Anvil Raider N scores 20th win in 2013
November 19, 2013,by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Northfield, OH — Anvil Raider N crossed the finish line in 1:57.2, winning the seventh race on Monday (Nov. 18) at Northfield Park. It was the 20th time that Anvil Raider N has been triumphant in 2013.
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Anvil Raider N was a winner for the 20th time in 2013.
Having 20 wins this year ties Anvil Raider N with Haroun Hanover as the second winningest horse in North America in 2013. Only Tracys Song (21) has scored more victories this year than Anvil Raider N.
This year will mark the final racing season for Anvil Raider N. The 14-year-old faces mandatory retirement on Dec. 31 per the rules of the United States Trotting Association.
Anvil Raider N (In The Pocket-Motu Sweet) is owned and trained by Will Johnson of Monroe, Mich. David Lake was in the sulky.
Anvil Raider N has 92 career victories and has earned a bankroll of $335,912 with a lifetime mark of 1:51 as an 8-year-old at Mohawk Racetrack.
- Anvil Raider N has got ‘an attitude of his own’ (Friday, November 01, 2013)
In a nutshell, Anvil Raider N is worth the risk of being kicked. The 14-year-old gelding pacer, in his final season before retirement, is in the hunt to become North America’s leader in wins this year, as his 18 victories are tied for third, three behind first-place Tracys Song.