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Slick Tony Named Horse Of Meet

10/19/2021 5:35 PM -

 George Leager's Slick Tony was presented with Horse Of The Meet honors 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 8 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 owned and trained by Leager.

 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.