Standardbred participants that are fully entrenched in the industry tend to take some things for granted from time to time. For example, many prospective fans have no concept of what its like to be in the sulky. Simply put, it’s intense, it’s one of a kind, and it’s right here.
AnywhereAnytime got a big monkey off his back at Century Downs in Balzac, Alberta on April 15, as the Somebeachsomewhere brother to Thinking Out Loud popped the pocket late to post a maiden-breaking neck victory.
Footage of the win from the race bike – which was recorded via a camera that was mounted on the driver’s helmet – has been produced by the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association’s social media team. The footage appears below.
AnywhereAnytime is a new recruit into the operation of trainer/driver Dave Kelly, a Nova Scotia native that has really started to hit his stride in western Canada over the past few seasons. For more on Kelly, click here.
Kelly and AnywhereAnytime, who is also known as ‘Frankie,’ were recently featured during the ‘Horse Racing 101’ event at Century Downs last month, where they paced a training mile demonstration and stood proudly for a mock win photo with all of the participants.
(With files from ASHA)
I do love the view from the
I do love the view from the driver's seat. Surprised to see a hub rail though. Very dangerous... and at a new track.