by Barbara Wilfong

Kentland, IN — An enthusiastic crowd at the Newton County Pun’kin Vine Fair at Kentland, Ind., enjoyed nine ISFC races on Saturday (July 8). It was a beautiful day as horsemen enjoyed a full breakfast buffet provided by the Fair Board prior to the 2- and 3-year-old filly and colt trotters and pacers going to the gate at noon.

Photo courtesy of Barbara Wilfong

Race fans enjoyed a display of 33 beautifully framed prints entitled “The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives.”

The “Pick The Winner” contest is always a favorite with the audience and this year was no different. Trying to pick the first three finishers of the last race proved to be quite a challenge, as no one was able to predict the finish correctly.

Judge Kevin Mack and announcer Lynn Wilfong conducted the races. Brad Fox is the race superintendent.

Demi Ivy won the 2-year-old filly pace in 2:07.4. Owner is James Reed, Ky.; trainer, Donna Loney; and driver, Rocky Loney.

Townline All Good won the 2-year-old colt pace in 2:07. Owner is Eash Racing Stable, Greenfield, Ind.; trainer and driver, Don Eash.

Mamie’s Power won the 2-year-old filly trot in 2:16.1. Owner is Michael Myers, Logansport, Ind.; trainer, Merle Myers; driver, Michael Myers.

Shelby’s Honor won the 2-year-old colt trot in 2:15.3. Owner is Eash Racing Stable, Ind.; trainer and driver, Don Eash.

Meadowbrook Sharla won the 3-year-old filly pace in 2:04.4. Owner is Eash Racing Stable, Ind.; trainer, Don Eash; driver, Jesse Yoder.

ER Vincent won the 3-year-old colt pace in 2:03.2. Owner is Eash Racing Stable, Ind.; trainer, Don Eash; driver Brad Ferguson.

Nan’s Queen won the 3-year-old filly trot in 2:09.4. Owner is Eash Racing Stable, Ind.; trainer and driver, Don Eash.

Nothinbutawinner won the first division of the 3-year-old colt trot in 2:09.4. Owners are Nathan A. Yoder, Odon, Ind. and Henry R. Yoder, Cannelbury, Ind.; trainer, Robert Taylor; driver, Odell Cross. Blitz Victory won the second division of the 3-year-old colt trot in 2:10.3. Owner is Hoosierland Farm, New Haven, Ind.; trainer and driver, Robert Taylor.

Before and after the races, race fans enjoyed a display of 33 beautifully framed prints entitled “The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives.” The collection, copies of the original lithographs from the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Goshen, N.Y., was presented by the Newton County Historical Society.

They are very proud to be one of the first venues in the country to make this available to the public. The display will be available for viewing July 10-15 at the Newton County Pun’kin Vine Fair in the Commercial Building every day from 5-9 p.m. (CDT).