Journeyman stallion wins first race since 2023

Casimir Richie P (Astronomical) reached the winner’s circle for the first time in 16 months with a dominant harness racing performance at The Raceway at the Western Fair District on Wednesday (Jan. 29).

Samuel Fillion directed the stallion to the engine and rated him to :29.1 and 1:00.2 panels in the opening half. Arukidinme Cabbie (Garrett Rooney) moved up first-over at the midway point to contest the leader and trudged along at his flank through three-quarters in 1:29.3.

Casimir Richie P put him away on the final turn and streaked away from the rest, powering home to win by four-and-a-quarter lengths in 2:00.

Mr Cheeseman (Lorne House) finished second over Belechick (Don Rankin).

CASIMIR RICHIE P REPLAY

Casimir Richie P, trained by Ben Hollingsworth, is now 37-for-157 lifetime. He spent nearly a year on the shelf from October 2023 to December 2024. Wednesday’s win was his first time hitting board since his return. Michael Goldberg of Toronto owns the 10-year-old, who has now earned $478,778.

Austin Sorrie won three of the night’s 10 races to take the lead in the drivers’ standings from Samuel Fillion.

The next card at The Raceway at the Western Fair District is set for Friday, Jan. 31, beginning at 5:50 p.m. EST.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink