Hanover Raceway is pleased to welcome Tony Elliott as its new assistant to the general manager for the 2020 racing season.

The 20-year-old Walkerton native has been doing some great work in promoting Ontario harness racing on social media, to the point that Ontario Racing just featured him in an article entitled ‘Horse Racing's 20-year-old Difference Maker.’

A student of the University of Western Ontario in London and a current horse owner, Elliott was raised around the business. His father, Glenn, once worked for harness racing hall of famer Bud Fritz, and his uncle, Steve, was the groom of the famed Ontario Sires Stakes champion mare Silver Reign.

Tony will be involved in many different aspects of Hanover Raceway, including promotions and advertising, social media, planning and implementing events. He will be prominently featured as an analyst between races during Hanover’s broadcast, which is seen on-track and is also simulcast across Ontario.

Hanover Raceway General Manager Steve Fitzsimmons has said that he is very happy to have Tony join the Hanover Raceway team.

"I've been watching and admiring his work from afar for awhile,” Fitzsimmons explained, “and once I was hired as the GM, I reached out to Tony, as I know that he is extremely bright and talented and has the right skill set to excel at this position.

“This is his home racetrack and that also makes this extra special. I look forward to working closely on a variety of things with Tony and I'm quite sure he has a bright future ahead in this industry.”

As for Elliott, he's looking forward to joining the staff.

"I am very excited to begin this role and work alongside Steve and the Hanover Raceway family to make a significant impact on this great racetrack," said Elliott.

(With files from Hanover Raceway)