It’s Academic named 2023 Ohio Aged Trotter of the Year

Grove City, Ohio –Like a fine wine, It’s Academic (Uncle Peter) continues to get better with age.  In 2023 It’s Academic won the most races of his harness racing career and earned more money than any other year on his way to being named the 2023 Ohio Aged Trotter of the Year.

He hit the board in 16 of his 18 starts, winning half and earning $951,911 .

It’s Academic won five races in a row during one stretch which included the Crawford Farms Trot, the Spirit of Massachusetts Trot, the John Cashman Memorial, and the Tom Aldrich President’s Trot at MGM Northfield Park.  He also finished second in the Breeders Crown Open Trot.

“He far exceeded what we thought he would be,” said trainer Ron Burke.  He is a push-button horse that can be raced from the back or the front.  He’ll do anything you want him to.”

Owned by Bradley Grant and bred by GBW Breeding Farm, It’s Academic has earned over $2.3 million in his career.

It’s Academic will be honored at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Annual Awards Banquet on January 13, 2024, at the Mariott Columbus OSU in Columbus, Ohio.  Tickets to the banquet are $30 each and can be purchased by calling the OHHA office at 614-221-3650.

The 2023 Ohio Horse of the Year will be announced at the annual awards banquet.

by Frank Fraas, for the OHHA