The Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association (MHHA) held its annual awards banquet Saturday night in Flint, and included among the honorees were the newest inductees into the state's Harness Racing Hall of Fame.
The newest Hall of Famers include Tom Harmer, Sam Johnson and John Putnam. Also inducted were the top racehorses Informant and Rair Earth, and Platinum Card, whose progeny includes the award-winning Admiral's Express. Here is a list of the MHHA honorees:
Dan Rathka Memorial Award: Joe Casagranda
Breeder of the Year: Darwin and Ann Shaver Owner of the Year: Darwin and Ann Shaver Driver of the Year: Eric Carlson Trainer of the Year (less than 100 starts): Ed McMurtrie Trainer of the Year (more than 100 starts): Kelly Goodwin/Mike Watson Appreciation Award: Pat and Matt Currie Amateur Driver: Mike Mitchell Service Award: Barb Benton, Sharon Permenter Rising Star: Kody Massey Caretakers of the Year: Sarah Goodwin, Kathy St. John Headliner of the Year: Modern Connection Older Trotter of the Year: Home Stretch Older Pacer of the Year: Armbro Billow
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