Slick Tony is Harrington’s Horse of the Meet

HARRINGTON, DE – George Leager’s Slick Tony was presented with Horse Of The Meet honors after the 7th race Tuesday at Harrington Raceway.

For the second time in the last 3 years, the 6-year-old No Spin Zone stallion won the honor courtesy of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writer’s Association.

Slick Tony had 7 wins at the Harrington meet and banked more than $75,000. Slick Tony, who has banked more than $861,000 in his career, dominated the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) events at 2 and 3 and continues to compete at a high level in the Mid-Atlantic region. Slick Tony is trained by his owner in Sudlersville, Maryland.

After a double Monday, driver Mike Cole drove a trio winners for trainer Joe Columbo and owners George and Tina Dennis. Cole guided Columbo-trainees Sea Princess ($7), Sweet Violets ($7.60) and Michelle’s Jazz ($3.60) to victory. Victor Kirby and Allan Davis also had a driving double.

Wednesday October 20 marks the final night of the 75th anniversary season before the live racing circuit shifts to Dover Downs on November 1. Post time is 4:30 p.m.

For full race results, click here.

by Matt Sparacino, for Harrington Raceway