Ohio Fair Conference announces 2020 Champions

Grove City, OH – Sweet Oliver was the top points earning during the 2020 Ohio Fair Racing Conference. The three-year-old colt pacer by Three Olives – Sugar Biscuit – Modern Art was a winner eight times at OFRC fairs earning 487 points. Sweet Oliver was followed by the three-year-old colt trotter Timestorm (Stormin Normand – Tymal Sonata – Majestic Son) was second with 453 points. Timestorm was also an eight-time winner on the circuit.

The third eight-time winner in the OFRC was two-year-old trotting filly Designer Specs. Designer Specs (Full Count – Avalon Hall – Cantab Hall) is a perfect 13 for 13 overall this season.

The Ohio Fair Racing Conference races at 21 county fairs across the state of Ohio. OFRC Coordinator Bill Peters says despite Covid-19, it was a great year of racing in the OFRC. "Several adjustments were made at the fairs in the Ohio Fair Racing Conference to abide by the pandemic protocols. Most of the horsemen and the race officials adapted well to the changes, and the season went relatively well."

The top driver on the circuit this year was Cam McCown. McCown collected 27 wins this year, winning the title for the fourth straight year.

The top trainer was Chris Beaver as he sent 21 horses to the winner's circle. Beaver also won the title in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

2020 Champions

Two-Year-Old Colt Pacer Champion – Rock N Republic Runner-up – Rally Your Crew

Two-Year-Old Colt Trotter Champion – Omyheart Runner-up – PC's Cruiser

Two-Year-Old Filly Pacer Champion – Feverslastcruise Runner-up – Sister Said

Two-Year-Old Filly Trotter Champion – Designer Specs Runner-up – Wishful Mar

Three-Year-Old Colt Pacer Champion – Sweet Oliver Runner-up – Chris Will See

Three-Year-Old Colt Trotter Champion – Timestorm* Runner-up – Trottin For Cash

Three-Year-Old Filly Pacer Champion – Tiny Bit of Sky* Runner-up – Bad Ms Johnson

Three-Year-Old Filly Trotter Champion – Electric Ridge Runner-up – Cell Service

*Repeat Champion

by Frank Fraas, for the OHHA