Congratulations winners TO ALL OF THE 2016 A SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO FELLOW CANADIANS: Jean Wellwood and Devin Keeling Owners of the Year Marvin Katz and Al Libfeld Breeders of the Year AND TO THE CONNECTIONS OF: Cantab It All Trotting Broodmare of the Year Ariana G 2-Year-Old Filly Trotter Betting Line 3-Year-Old Colt Pacer Marion Marauder 3-Year Old Colt Trotter and Trotter of the Year Idyllic Beach 2-Year-Old Filly Pacer Lady Shadow Older Pacing Mare 519.227.4294 www.seelsterfarms.com Photography: Dave Landry 2017 Night of Champions 65
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HANNELORE HANOVER Trained by Grand Circuit Trainer of the Year RONNIE BURKE Congratulations to all of tonight s winners with special honor to Hall of Fame electee BRIAN SEARS! BURKE RACING LLC Grand Circuit Owner of the Year 2017 Night of Champions 67
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The Hambletonian Trophy Presentation for MARION MARAUDER The Triple Crown winner, richest trotter of 2016, and Trotter of the Year was sold as a yearling by Preferred Equine Marketing as agent for breeder William Mulligan. TROTTEROFTHEYEAR Congratulations to Jean & Paula Wellwood & Devin Keeling Barbara Brooks We also congratulate Ken Jacobs and his Dan Patch Champion 2YO Trotting Colt Walner, sold as a yearling by Preferred Equine as agent for breeder Overseas Farms. And Barbara Brooks: 62 years? Say it ain t so! We never could have done it without you. You re a most deserving recipient of the Unsung Hero Award! PREFERRED EQUINE MARKETING David Reid (914) 773-7777 preferredequine.com Proud Sponsor of the Harness Horse Youth Foundation GSI, LLC 2017 Photo: Michael Lisa/Lisa Photo 2017 Night of Champions 69
Hannah, Congratulations on your back-to-back Amateur Driver of the year awards $25,000 CKG Billings Gold Cup Championship Hannah Miller and Jacks To Open 1:58.2f Harrah s Philadelphia 2016 So proud of you and all your hard work Love, Nick 70 2017 Night of Champions
Congratulations to all of tonight s honorees! HUNTSVILLE p, 2, 1:49 ($689,814) 2-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year Ray Schnittker, Ted Gewertz, Charles Iannazzo & Steve Arnold~Owners Ray Schnittker & Charles Iannazzo~Breeders Raised at Cameo Hills Farm Trained by Ray Schnittker & Driven by Tim Tetrick 2017 Night of Champions 71
HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO PROUDLY PRESENTS OC T. 27 N & 28 7 01 34 T H D O ITI,2 E United States Harness Writers Association Dan Patch Awards HOOSIER PARK IS HONORED TO HOST THE 2017 BREEDERS CROWN ON FRIDAY, OCT. 27 & SATURDAY, OCT. 28 Sign Up for EXCLUSIVE Behind the Scenes Breeders Crown Info at HoosierPark.com/2017BreedersCrown 72 2017 Night of Champions C A 2
s s CONGRATULATIONS ALWAYS B MIKI 2016 HORSE OF THE YEAR! Plus, Congratulations to Hannelore Hanover 2016 Aged Trotting Mare of the Year! Live Racing Returns Saturday, April 1 - Friday, Nov. 17 Off S. Scatterfield Rd. in Anderson (800) 526-7223 HoosierPark.com Facebook f Logo CMYK /.ai Facebook f Logo CMYK /.ai Must be 18 to race wager. Must be 21 to enter casino. Management reserves all rights. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. 2017 Night of Champions 73
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF TONIGHT S HONOREES You are the very BEST of harness racing! It s been my professional privilege to know and care for many of your wonderful horses and my personal pleasure to appreciate their incredible achievements on the racetrack Especially you, MIKI -what an honor to be part of your marvelous story! Dr. Patty Hogan 74 2017 Night of Champions
Congratulations to all of tonight s honorees especially Breeders of the Year Marvin Katz & Al Libfeld 2016 Trainer of the Year JIMMY TAKTER 2016 Horse of the Year ALWAYS B MIKI 2016 Three-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year PURE COUNTRY 2016 Two-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year IDYLLIC BEACH 2016 Two-Year-Old Filly Trotter of the Year ARIANA G from the TAKTER STABLE Jimmy & Christina Takter 2017 Night of Champions 75
Congratulations Always B Miki and all their connections as well as all other award winners as well. You help make harness racing the exciting sport we all love. to Always B Miki and Hannelore Hanover Hannelore Hanover MIDWEST HARNESS REPORT Serving the Harness Racing Industry for 39 Years P.O Box 493 Daleville, Indiana 47334 765-212-1320 Midwestharnessreport@comcast.net Like us on facebook at Midwest Harness Report 76 2017 Night of Champions
Congratulations to my Partner in Ministry Chaplain Lee Alphen! Congrats also to Our One & Only The Voice at The Meadows Roger Huston! We also Congratulate Meadows Horsemen Aaron Merriman & Ronnie Burke And our Friends who have spent some years with us at The Meadows Brian Sears & David Miller 2017 Night of Champions Las Vegas The Dan Patch Awards Presented by Pastor Joe & Friends from The Meadows Track Chapel 2017 Night of Champions 77
Congratulations marcus miller rising star THANK YOU FOR A GREAT YEAR AND ESPECIALLY MY FIRST BREEDERS CROWN WIN WITH SOMEOMENSOMEWHERE best wishes for continued success, Nick Surick ChrisTullyTrot.com/Michael Lisa photos 78 2017 Night of Champions
Congratulations to all of tonight s honorees especially Aaron Merriman You make Ohio proud! Ohio Sires Stakes 77 S. High St., 18th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Kimberly Rinker, OSDF Administrator 614-779-0269 2017 Night of Champions 79
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