The news that John Manzi is retiring from his post as the head of public relations at Monticello Raceway may not seem earth shattering. To the average racing fan, John’s name is probably not a household name. He was not a driver, a trainer or a racecaller. And his legacy was not made on the racetrack, as a participant.

Sometimes things don’t go as planned. But it is how we persevere during troubled times that shows who we really are. This is the story of a determined racehorse and the people who loved him when things failed to go according to plan. Story by Ashley Mayotte

In December, John Manzi announced that he would be retiring from the racing business. You may or may not know his name, but if you’re a longtime fan of harness racing, you’ve probably heard of one of Manzi’s crazy promotions. Story by Debbie Little

Sometimes patience is a virtue. Sometimes it’s a hindrance. Ron Cassidy lives on the fine line between the two. But one horse named Walk The Plank seems determined to reward his faith and perseverance. Story by Chris Lomon

Malgré une grave blessure qu’il s’est infligé au bras lors d’un récent accident à l’entraînement, John MacMillan n’a nullement ralenti sa routine. Il la continue. Par Norm Borg / Traduction Louise Roux

Despite suffering a severe arm injury in a recent training accident, John MacMillan hasn’t slowed down his routine. He continues to keep swinging. Story by Norm Borg