Peter Tritton

The Move Of A Lifetime Amid COVID-19

Moving halfway around the world is a daunting enough leap of faith on its own. To do so during the onset of a global pandemic is surely orders of magnitude more nerve-wracking.

The Dan Patch Could Be ‘Legendary’

August 08, 2018

“I’ve had horses with more ability than him, but he just keeps turning it up. He’s got a good heart to win. He’s just the complete little horse.”

Tritton Gearing Up For Camluck Classic

When the field of eight lined up for the inaugural Camluck Classic this Saturday, May 26 at The Raceway at Western Fair District, trainer Peter Tritton is hoping a new tradition kicks off right where ...

Remembering Harry Von Knoblauch

August 22, 2017

Harry Von Knoblauch was in his early 40s when he bought his first horse and embarked on a career in harness racing. A decade later, the self-taught horseman was a top trainer on the Chicago circuit, l...

Big Miles At Harrah's Philadelphia

A trio of $150,000 stakes events took centre stage at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday, May 28, as the Betsy Ross Mares Invitational, Maxie Lee Memorial and Ben Stafford Jr. Invitational took the spotl...

Bit Of A Legend N Wins Molson Pace

Favourite Bit Of A Legend N ($3.80) and driver Jordan Stratton swept to the lead at the quarter pole and never looked back en route to winning the $150,000 Molson Pace, the final race of the meet at T...

Tritton Trainee Can't Be Taken Lightly

The 2017 edition of the Molson Pace, slated for this Friday May 26 at The Raceway at Western Fair District, will feature some of the sport’s top free-for-all pacers.

Tritton Stars Primed for Saturday Night

“He is as good as he’s ever been. We were hoping for a better draw this year, that’s all. But he’s as good as he was last year. He’s ready for a big race, I’d say.”

The 'Legend' Even Impresses His Driver

“Man, he was awesome...It's tough from Yonkers from the eight hole. I really never expected him to be third from there. He was way better than I expected.”

Mackenzie To Make NA Debut

February 23, 2017

“She’s a big mare, but she seems to get around the tracks good. She’s got plenty of class. She’s fairly young. It’s a shame she’s got to start up in the top class, but she’s won so much money that she...

‘Jiggleit’ Defeat Could Be ‘Legendary’

“He may be one run short, but he won’t be far away. I didn’t completely give him off (since the end of May). I just sort of took it easy for a while because he’s not staked to anything this year.”

'Legend' Is Kind Of A Big Deal

"He’s the best horse I’ve had. He’s always been a good horse. He’s always raced the best company and he’s done a real good job."

Trainer Smitten With Sell A Bit

February 17, 2016

"I rang back my man over there and told him not to let me miss her; as soon as she comes up for sale I want her. He said, 'I haven’t mentioned a price.' I told him, I don't really care."