Spriggs goes all the way for charity

Corbin, Ky…November 8, 2026…Cumberland Run’s United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) feature was taken by Carronsidelegcy GB as the six-year-old Tom Hill gelding overcame the outside eight post to score in 1:53.1

The race also magnified the USHDC’s charitable giving as they honored Corbin, Kentucky’s “Shop With a Cop” program.

USHDC President Dein Spriggs was in the sulky for the gate-to-wire 4 1/4 length win off lively panels of :28, :57.1 and 1:24.4, sprinting home comfortably in :28.2 over Rodman and Adarryl Gates, Jr.

Shadow Cat, driven by Gregoire Jaret, was moved up to third on the “DQ” of Telstar, who was placed fourth with Od Johnson handling the lines.

Spirit Shadow picked up the nickel for Jawaunva Nash in the field of eight.

In a post race interview, Spriggs, who is the author of well over 500 wins in the sulky, lamented, “You know, last week, he went a great trip in finishing third, outside the entire route.

“So, this week, I was hoping for a better draw (post) but, instead, drew the outside 8 post.

“I thought, ‘maybe I can try and let him fly off the wings and see how far he can go…after all, this is a solid field and I’m not got to win from being last, 10 lengths off the pace.

“So, I just sent him and he responded like a good horse does and he took them all the way home!”

But Spriggs went further as the USHDC made a contribution to the “Shop With a Cop” program in Corbin, Kentucky.

Spriggs said, “This was one of my most satisfying wins because this program gives the school children a shopping spree with Corbin police and can get needed winter clothing, shoes, school supplies and holiday toys…and we’re honored to be a contributor to this program.

“Of course, we couldn’t do it without the help and cooperation of the entire racing department and marketing director Shannon Taylor. She has been suck an enormous help in putting this day together.”

Ms. Taylor added, “When we partner with the our amateur club, we also draw new fans to the track, as well as area dignitaries to enjoy the festivities of this great sport,

“Today, we had, from the Corbin Police Department, Chief Rusty Hedric, Lt. Jeff Hill and Sgt. Will Stewart…and we can’t forget Mayor Suzie Razmus, along with many community figures such as Batman and The Grinch to make the day even more memorable. All play a vital role in the success of this day.”

By the way, Carronsidelegcy GB sent his 2026 scorecard to 4-4-2 in 21 starts, good for $40,597 this semester.

He rewarded his faithful with a mutuel of $3.34 as the 3 to 5 tore board favorite.

by John Berry for the USHDC