Even though driver David Ingraham did not cross the wire first in Saturday's (April 15) first race conditioned trot at Shenandoah Downs, he did return to the winner's circle to get his picture taken. The 61-year-old reinsman had just made career start number 53,000 in that race aboard Arthur Lisi's Rocky Bomber and even though he finished fourth, was recognized afterwards for the milestone accomplishment.
The first ever spring harness season at Shenandoah Downs kicked off Saturday on a warm but blustery afternoon as local Woodstock, Virginia resident trainer Betsy Brown reached the winner's circle in the initial race with Terrys Watching runner-up in the 2022 Virginia Breeder's Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Trot Championship.
Every spring, educators and students prepare for regional and state competitions for Illinois History Day. Fred Martino talks about the events with Betsy Brown.