by Ellen Harvey, Harness Racing Communications

Freehold, NJ — Boomer Berman, a 14-year-old trotter, will get a few seconds of fame on Friday (Dec. 31) on ESPN’s flagship news program, SportsCenter, at 6 and 11 p.m. (EST).

A clip of one of the horse’s wins this year will be included on “The Two Minute Drill” segment of SportsCenter, hosted by, who else, Chris “Boomer” Berman. Boomer Berman the horse faces mandatory retirement as of January 1, when he turns 15. Horses of that age can continue to race on a limited basis in amateur events.

Boomer Berman the horse is owned by Kathy Schoeffel of Evans City, Pa. and is trained by Lisa Lederhouse. His primary driver is Jack Flanigen.

With 256 lifetime starts, 89 wins, 53 seconds and 30 thirds, Boomer the horse has had his best year ever in 2010, with 13 wins and $59,418 in purse earnings.

The placement was made by the USTA’s Harness Racing Communications division.