Royal Ice Hot Heading Into Hambo July 31, 2014 “They are going much faster and I don’t take much stock in that. I like the fact that he’s a horse that’s very willing and wants to go."
New Challenge For 'Wonder Woman' June 26, 2013 As if 73-year-old Wanda Polisseni doesn’t have enough challenges and obligations in her wonderfully hectic life, she’s added another. Last month, with the impetus from her trainer Trond Smedshammer, s...
Riccolo Answers Trond's Questions July 25, 2012 Trond Smedshammer knew Riccolo was undefeated, but still had questions as he targeted the three-year-old gelding trotter for the Hambletonian.
Smedshammer Lands Unbeaten 3YO July 15, 2012 While the 2012 Hambletonian landscape appears to be dominated by filly Check Me Out and a quartet of stars from the Jimmy Takter barn, trainer Trond Smedshammer has landed an undefeated sophomore in t...
Canada's Richest Trotter To Europe May 01, 2012 “He’s been good the last couple starts. If he wasn’t good, we wouldn’t be going. If he continues to improve off his last couple starts, he’ll be a player
Trainers Weigh In On CTC September 15, 2011 The clock is ticking down to Canada's most lucrative event for three-year-old trotting colts, and trainers Erv Miller, Trond Smedshammer and Noel Daley have taken the time to discuss Manofmanymissions...
'Madness' Closing In On 'Peaceful' Record August 23, 2011 For Arch Madness, there’s no place like home -- which often leads to success on the road
'Madness' Front And Centre At Titan Cup Prep June 20, 2011 Arch Madness will make his first start since May’s Elitlopp when he faces five foes Friday, June 24 in a prep race for the Titan Cup at the Meadowlands
Smedshammer On Break The Bank K, Pilgrims Taj September 08, 2010 Trainer Trond Smedshammer knows about late blooming three-year-old trotters. He hopes Break The Bank K and Pilgrims Taj fit the category
When Do You Know You've Got A Good One? June 08, 2010 “They’re just like kids, some have more ability than others and if you’ve got one that starts out good and he does everything natural you can just tell training them that some are better than others
Smedshammer Thrilled With Hambo Eligible June 02, 2010 Even before three-year-old trotter Break The Bank K arrived in Trond Smedshammer’s barn, the trainer was a fan
The Transition From Two To Three May 19, 2010 In the Meadowlands' latest video feature, some of harness racing's top trainers talk about how tough it is to turn a good 2-year-old horse into