Shark Week Makes It 15 Straight At Century
Shark Week continued on Saturday evening (Dec. 23) with his usual plan of attack and achievement of victory as he earned his 15th win in a row in the $14,000 Preferred Handicap Pace at Century Mile.
Mike Hennessy and Shark Week soared from post seven to the top before setting panels in :27.2, :55.4 and 1:25.1. Maintaining their 1-1/2-length lead throughout the mile and across the wire, the Rod Hennessy trainee extended his win streak in 1:52.3. No Collusion (Brandon Campbell) finished second with Icy Blue Scooter (Nathan Sobey) third.
Lorne Duffield and Rod Hennessy are the co-owners of the five-year-old Vertical Horizon gelding. Canada's winningest horse of the year, Shark Week earned his 20th victory in 24 starts this season and 40th career tally, moving his bankroll to $341,475. He returned $2.20 as the heavily backed favourite.
To view Saturday's harness racing results, click the following link: Saturday Results - Century Mile.
Shark Week
I'm really surprised that Shark Week isn't a finalist for an O'Brien award. He paced the fastest mile in Western Canada history, he hasn't lost a race since April, and his 20 wins in 2023 are the second-most of any standardbred in North America. Dunkin', the leader in wins with 21, has made 40 starts this year. Shark Week has only made 24.