Northfield, OH — So Wishfull wired his five foes in the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association’s (GLADA) trotting feature on Saturday (Dec. 30) at MGM Northfield Park.

With trainer-driver Larry Ferrari in the sulky for owner Kiesha Ferrari, So Wishfull got beautifully rated panels to hit the wire 2-1/2 lengths to the good of the fast-closing Deliciousstone DK, driven by Lauren Harmon, with Black Hawk Down and Eric Miller teaming up for third.

Ferrari sent the 7-year-old So Wishfull with alacrity off the wings from post three and, by the time they hit the opening turn, had secured a clear lead over the inside-drawing Dontyousayit. After a:29 opening quarter, Ferrari gave his charge a :30 breather during that rated second quarter while reaching the half with Dontyousayit remaining in the garden spot with Deliciousstone DK grinding up to third.

Sensing any threats that may develop, Ferrari sent So Wishfull through a :28.3 third-quarter sprint, opening up a sizeable lead measuring almost four lengths. From there, it was a coast home to the wire in 1:58.

Said Ferrari after the race, “Whenever he draws well, he seems to perform well, and tonight was no different. When he won a couple of weeks ago from the five post, he did exactly the same thing and accelerated on his own during the third quarter and won handily that night, too.

“He’s a handy horse that will give all he’s got, whether it be the inside or outside post, and he’s had a great year!”

Indeed, he has.

This year, So Wishfull has won eight times, made $52,461, and took a new mark of 1:54.2 — all career bests. The win also vaulted his lifetime bounty to $148,272 — $111,632 of that for Ferrari over the past three years. Ferrari now will give the son of Wishing Stone a couple of months off before bringing him back for what he hopes will be a fruitful 2024 season.

Ferrari wrapped things up saying, “On behalf of GLADA and our entire membership, we wish everyone a wonderful 2024 filled with lots of trips to the winner’s circle and, most importantly, safety on the racetrack!”