Harness racing horseman Robert Shepherd swept the early double to reach 4,000 driving wins on Thursday (Jun. 22) at Rideau Carleton Raceway. Starting the day on 3,998, Shepherd guided Blockbuster Trade (Sportswriter) to a 1:53.2 victory in the opener. The gelding fought off a challenge around the final turn and held Squadron Seelster (Stephane Pouliot)
With a year of seasoning against the sport’s best older male pacers under his belt, Lous Pearlman is set to begin his 2023 campaign on Saturday, April 8 in the $36,000 Open 2/Open 1 Handicap at The Meadowlands.
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