Just like her star Standardbred, Camilla Christoforou is taking everything, including the O’Brien Awards, in stride. It’s a moment she will likely never forget, the one when she found out Safe Conduct was named as one of the two finalists for top 3-year-old trotting colt honors in Canada.
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Racing Rampage named 2022 Ohio 2-year-old Pacing Colt of the Year
Racing Rampage hit the board in all eight of his starts, winning five races including the Ohio Breeders Championship, on the way to being named the 2022 Ohio 2-year-old Pacing Colt of the Year.
Jesse DeLong to be inducted into Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association is proud to announce its second Hall of Fame inductee for the Class of 2022. Jesse “Jay” DeLong, of Clinton, Wis., will be inducted at the Jan. 28 event in Madison, Wis.
Penzance Hanover storms home at Bally’s Dover
Penzance Hanover stormed home from the pocket to spring an 8-1 upset in the $27,500 Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace on a foggy and rainy Thursday night (Jan. 5) at Bally’s Dover.
Classicist repeats in Miami Valley Mares Open
Despite drawing the outermost post position, Classicist and driver Chris Page cruised to a second straight triumph, winning Thursday’s (Jan. 5) $30,000 Mares Open at Miami Valley in 1:53.
Merriman, Kreiser secure 2022 titles at Northfield
Aaron Merriman locked up his sixth straight dash title at MGM Northfield Park in 2022, winning 569 races in 2,281 starts over the Flying Turns, while Cory Kreiser locked up the training title with 247 victories, 36 more than 2021 leading trainer Sam Schillaci (211).
Bill Still named Delaware Valley USHWA Caretaker of the Year
William “Bill” Still has been named the Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association’s Caretaker of the Year for 2022.
Open Pace highlights Cal Expo card
Dancin Lance, who has two Open wins at the meet, and Major Attribute, who denied him a third in the most recent clash at the head of the class, square off in Friday night’s (Jan. 6) $7,500 Open Pace at Cal Expo.
Jim Slendorn is ‘all in’ since returning to harness racing
Jim Slendorn went 30 years between winning races as a driver, but ever since then, the victories have been coming with increased frequency. The 58-year-old Slendorn, a regular in the GSY Series for amateurs, has added 20 triumphs since he captured a conditioned event at Freehold Raceway in January 2021, his first win since 1991 at the same track.
Incaseyoudidntknow wins Dover Mares Open Handicap
On a rainy Wednesday night (Dec. 4) at Bally’s Dover, Incaseyoudidntknow dug in gamely and won the featured Mares Open Handicap Pace.