Hamilton: A look back at an amazing 2024 season (part one)

30 December 2024
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It is easy to forget how spoiled we have been this year.

We saw two all-time greats of their gait – Leap To Fame and Just Believe – deliver us the “Larry” and “Harry” show and provide so many memorable moments.

In my time, it was way back in 1985 when Preux Chevalier (pacer) and Scotch Notch (trotter) strutted their stuff in tandem since we have seen such greatness in both gaits at the one time.

Others will go back to Maori’s Idol and the best pacers during his career, but that’s just before my time.

Then, in the most spectacular of arrivals, along came Keayang Zahara. There has NEVER been a three-year-old trotting filly like her in this part of the world.

And we got all this in one year.

As I’ve said before, harness racing has many challenges, but it certainly isn’t with the quality of horses or a lack of star power. We’ve got it in droves.

Here’s some of my reflections on the horse front from 2024…

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