House Looking Forward To His First Drivers’ Challenge
At 0h02, on December 10, 2024 • By Western Fair
This coming Tuesday the 5th Annual Drivers’ Holiday Challenge, in support of Toys For Tots, will take place at The Raceway at Western Fair District and local driver Lorne House, at 43, says this will be his first time competing in any drivers’ challenge. “I came close to competing in one, years ago, but the timing wasn’t right,” he says. “I’m quite happy to participate in this event at my home track. After being sidelined for a few months in the Spring, due to an injury, it’s turned out to be a pretty good year for me all around.”
Back in May The Great Reset – owned by Chantal Ruijs and House – would become the fastest trotter in the history of The Raceway with his 1:55.3 performance. House was still able to manage the conditioning duties, at the time, but he would have driver Jason Ryan take the controls for that May 21st track record mile. We’ll see House aboard this handsome chestnut in Race 7 on Tuesday night. “He had an issue at the gate in his last start,” mentions House. “He got rough and it was just enough to put him in a bad spot early on. We like his chances this week… He’ll just have to get away a bit better and hopefully we’ll find a decent trip in there.”
With House listed to drive in all 12 competition races, on Tuesday evening, he talked about his chances aboard a few strong possibilities during the night…
Race 5 – 1 SHEPLAYSFORKEEPS (Owned by Mike and Shae Sumner)… “She raced great for the Sumner’s last week, but she is up in class. I’m expecting her to be competitive with the rail.
Race 8 – 6 GREYSTONE IAN O (Owned by Ryan Clements, Ryan Willis and House)… “He will be meeting softer company – so I think it’s a good spot for him to make something happen.”
Race 9 – 4 FURIOSA (Owned by William Leon Jr.)… She’s really good right now.. I was leading last week with Velocity Impetuous and she flew by us. I like her chances in there.”
Others House mounts on the program include Race 1 – 5 LIVIN LARGE, Race 2 – 6 MYOUTSIDEVOICE, Race 3 – 7 DALHOUSIE, Race 4 – 8 MARINA DEL RAY, Race 6 – 2 PAJAMAS OPTIONAL, Race 10 – 1 LAND OF PARADISE, Race 11 – 8 FOX VALLEY ONTARIO and Race 12 – 3 DREW THE DRAGON.
“I do like my lineup,” says House. “It’s pretty solid all night.”
First post for this Tuesday is slated for 5:50.
