The following are the nominees for the first annual Westie Awards, recognizing the hard work and achievements of the top harness racing horse and horsepeople in Western Canada. I, Trey Colbeck, determined the nominees based on performance over the past year. Each category has one nominee from each province, and the winner will be announced
The Loop held more harness racing on Saturday, and the card had significant stake races. The two-year-old's had their time to shine in the $10,500 MSSBA Juvenile Stakes. Trust Me Alot (Trust The Artist) took the early lead and never looked back. The young filly paced the opening half-mile in 1:02.2 and followed that up
The second leg for the Golden Boy and Silk Lace Stake will be on this Saturday's harness racing card after last weekend's program was cancelled. Two-year-old's also have their chance to shine in the Juvenile Stakes. RACE 1: GOLDEN BOY STAKE – $7,608 Supa Fast (6-1) Irish Luke (2-1) Ak Eagle (7-1) Braxtons Boy (3-1)
The MBSSBA Futurity Final was the feature harness racing contest on the nine-dash card held Saturday (Sep. 30) at the Loop. Eight pacing three-year-olds lined up behind the starting gate to battle over the purse of $16,606. Looeymagooey (Vertical Horizon) took the early lead and set up the race with a 29.3 opening quarter. He
Tara Isman notched the first training triple of her career, scoring a hat trick during the card of harness racing at The Loop on Saturday, Sept. 30 while also picking up a stakes win and setting three track records in the process.