Published:
August 21, 2023 10:30 am EDT
When Shark Week became the first Standardbred in history to win sub-1:50 on Western Canadian soil, people celebrated the feat nationwide. The truth is, however, that there is much more to this story than just a fast horse. The father and son duo that train and drive him -- Rod and Mike Hennessy -- are lifelong horsemen that have seen the highs and the lows of both horse racing and life, and after you read their story you’ll probably be as happy for them as they are, that Shark Week has come into their lives.
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As great as he's been this year, I don't know if Shark Week will be the Alberta 2023 HOTY. 3yo Virtual Horizon has raced 11 times so far in 2023 and has had his picture taken in the winner's circle after every one of them.