Thunder rolls at Western Fair Awards night

The seven-year-old daughter of Thunder Road put up outstanding numbers in 2015, posting eight of her nine wins during the season at the London oval. She banked just over $62,000 overall for trainer Gerald Sloan and owners Joanne and Courtney Sloan of Harley, Ontario.

Winners in three other categories were also announced the night of the event. These included the Dave Wall Outstanding Service Award which went to Jerry Sims and Penny Francis, the Ruth Herbert Horse Woman of the Year which went to Kim McNiven and the Caretaker of the Year award which went to John Holcombe.

A large crowd of more than 300 attended the dinner and awards ceremony which was held in the Progress Building at the Western Fair District. Check out The Raceway's social media pages in the coming days to view photos from the event.

Below is a complete list of the 2015 award winners at The Raceway:

Older Pacing Horse – Kendal Gustav

Older Pacing Mare – Alexas Hope

Three-Year-Old Pacing Colt – St Lads Flirt

Three-Year-Old Pacing Filly – Pinky Tuscadero

Older Trotting Horse – Kennel Buddy

Older Trotting Mare – Thundering Ovation

Three-Year-Old Trotting Colt – Federal

Three-Year-Old Trotting Filly – Magic Dancing

Claiming Pacer – Cat Four

Claiming Trotter – Strike A Light

Driver – Alfie Carroll

Trainer – Vic Puddy

Owner – Larry Johnson

Horse of the Year – Thundering Ovation

Caretaker – John Holcombe

Ruth Herbert Horse Woman – Kim McNiven

Dave Wall Outstanding Achievement – Jerry Sims and Penny Francis

Greg Blanchard