Trish Dooling of Portugal Cove, Nfld. is the photographer behind the lens for the February photo in Standardbred Canada’s Heart of Harness Racing Calendar.
On a cold winter day, Dooling captured the photo of retired standardbred Katenamy enjoying her retirement in the paddock at her father, Jim Dooling’s farm.
Trish, a regular contributor to the Heart of Harness Racing Calendar, was basically born at the track. Both her parents' families were involved in harness racing, giving Trish no choice but to jump right in. She has stayed involved throughout her life, becoming an advocate for the sport and was named the I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan Club’s Ambassador of the Year in 2015.
Standardbred Canada has asked Trish some “Rapid Fire” questions to gain a little bit more insight into her harness racing history and favourites.
Q: How many years have you been involved in harness racing?
A: Since birth! Almost 40 years.
Q: Are you a harness racing fan, owner, groom or trainer?
A: Current fan. Former owner/groom.
Q: What is your favourite racetrack?
A: Red Shores Racetrack at Charlottetown Driving Park
Q: Who is your favourite horse of all time?
A: Yuste (my first Standardbred that I ever owned).
Q: What is your favourite subject to photograph aside from horses?
A: My dog (Bubba) and my goats!
Q: Where is your favourite spot to take photos?
A: My father's farm.
Q: Favourite harness driver?
A: Jody Jamieson.
Q: If you could take photos for one day anywhere in the world, where would it be?
A: Dubai - bucket list destination.
Q: One racetrack that you want to attend that you have never been to?
A: The Meadowlands.
Q: The last picture you took on your phone?
A:
Q: Favourite race?
A: The Gold Cup and Saucer!
Q: First place you are going to visit once travel restrictions are lifted?
A: Florida most likely!
The calendar project is supported by many tracks and associations, and Standardbred Canada would like to thank this month's calendar sponsor, Trot Magazine.