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
Now that the harness racing schedule is over in Manitoba, it is time to reflect on some top performers. This year's winner of the Golden Boy Final for three-year-old pacing colts and geldings was Braxtons Boy (Whosurboy), who makes a solid case for a few awards, including Manitoba-Bred Horse of the Year. The sophomore pacer
Braxtons Boy and Irish Luke captured their respective $9,830 divisions of the MSSBA Futurity for three-year-old colt and gelding pacers at The Loop on Saturday (Aug. 26).