by Jay Wolf, for the Ohio Chapter USHWA

Delaware, OH — The only thing tougher than this January’s Ohio weather was Howyadoinpal. Based on his four wins in the month of January, the 6-year-old was named Ohio’s best by the Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association.

The gelded son of Keystone Raider started his year on New Year’s Day, scoring in a conditioned event in 1:55.4. In the next 28 days, he added three victories in Northfield Park’s Open paces. He earned his season’s best mark of 1:53.3 on Jan. 15.

Howyadoinpal is owned by Phillip Fitzwater, Brad Spitnale and trainer William Webb. He was reined by Aaron Merriman in all of his seasonal starts.