With the tables turned and John Rallis in the hot seat answering the interview questions this time, the TROT magazine associate editor and broadcast racing analyst reflected on his quick rise to prominence from a racing fan to a trusted media professional in the harness racing industry.
Rallis received the United States Harness Writers Association's 2025 Breakthrough Award at the Dan Patch Awards Banquet on Feb. 22 after winning his second straight Standardbred Canada Media Excellence for Outstanding Written Work.
"I just wanted a chance to get into the door in the industry and the fact that I've been able to do so many things, I'm really appreciative," said the 30-year-old Torontonian, who has gained popularity among both racing viewers and participants for his engaging storytelling, insightful interviews and informed analysis. "I'm obviously really proud of the work that I do. I do put in a lot of time and put in a lot of effort, but I'm just proud of who I get to do it with -- that's the biggest thing."
In an interview with Standardbred Canada's Jeff Porchak, Rallis revealed how he broke into the industry and honed his skills, the lessons he's learned along the way and more. To watch the interview, click the play button below.
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Really like John's take when he is on the set with Randy and Dave Little. I feel like he fills the void left by Dave Brower. Keep up the good work.