Eric with the inimitable Bernie Winkle
Harness racing cult hero Bernie Winkle is looking down the barrel tonight of an extraordinary 15 wins for the season at Mildura.
Described by owner Eric Anderson as a bread and butter pony, Bernie s lightning sprint made him a COVID-19 sensation during the pandemic lockdown, and has given his owners plenty to cheer about, netting more than $100,000 in stakes.
Bernie Winkle (
Rock N Roll Heaven - Dolly Mcd (
Mach Three) was moved north by Anderson at the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown - and proceeded to rewrite Mildura harness racing record books in an exhilarating run of success.