Published: October 21, 2009 4:41 pm ET

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Hailing from Berwick, Ont., Brian 'Ho Hum' Meldrum is one of six lucky players with the hometown advantage heading into the Trot Canada National Handicapping Championship.

Meldrum, a racing fan for over 45 years, is a regular at the races and loves to play the ponies. He will be headed to Rideau Carleton Raceway on November 8 to test his skills against top players from across the country in hopes of winning the $25,000 grand prize.

Trot Insider got the inside scoop on the local participant.

• Favourite Racetrack – Mohawk Racetrack
• Favourite Driver – Jody Jamieson
• Favourite Celebrity – Mats Sundin
• Favourite Food – Fish
• Favourite Horse of All Time – Ragcaster
• Interests/Hobbies – Hockey
• Nickname – Ho Hum

Meldrum is a horseplayer to the core. His plans, should he happen to score the grand prize, is to play the horses.

For more information on the TCNHC, click here.

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