2018 awards presented at The Raceway

London, ON  – The Raceway at the Western Fair District honoured its top performers from 2018 during the annual awards night on Saturday, February 23 at the Carousel Room at the London, Ont. raceway.

A capacity crown was on-hand for the event which included a reception, dinner, dancing and the awards presentation.

Spicey Victor was the star of the show as the claiming trotter took home three awards, including Horse of the Year for regular trainer Len Lalonde.

He was also crowned Older Trotter of the Year and Claiming Trotter of the Year. The veteran gelding scored 20 victories in 2018 with 12 of them coming at The Raceway.

Driver Scott Coulter captured his first driving title at Western Fair thanks to an outstanding season in 2018.

Patrick Shepherd also notched his first training title with a one-victory score over Vic Puddy.

The annual Walltyme Stable Lifetime Achievement Award went to the husband and wife team of John and Linda Yake.

Jennifer Pinkerton was named Ruth Herbert Horsewoman of the Year.

Finally, Dillyn Jackson was crowned Caretaker of the Year.

Here is a look at the complete list of the 2012 Western Fair award winners:

A list of the 2018 Raceway Award winners appears below.

Horse Of The Year: Spicey Victor

Older Pacing Horse: Artistic Pick

Older Pacing Mare: Casino Classic

Three-Year-Old Pacing Colt: Maximus Power

Three-Year-Old Pacing Filly: Together We Run

Older Trotting Horse: Spicey Victor

Older Trotting Mare: Espoir Go

Three-Year-Old Trotting Colt: Cold Beer Here

Three-Year-Old Trotting Filly: Miller Time

Claiming Pacer: So Long Sugar

Claiming Trotter: Spicey Victor

Driver: Scott Coulter

Trainer: Patrick Shepherd

Owner: Rebecca Williamson

by Greg Gangle, for The Raceway