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in Canada. It is the most prestigious
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Horse that made the greatest contribution to
Canadian racing
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105:program, named in honour of legendary Canadian
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158:In 1996 and again in 2007 there was a tie.
514:Mel Hartman, Herb Liverman, Dave McDuffee
200:United States Harness Racing Hall of Fame
969:Matthew, Patrick Jr., & Daniel Daly
942:Harold Wellwood & Dr. Norman Amoss
176:United States Harness Horse of the Year
140:is the only horse win the award twice.
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656:Stephanie Smithrothaug
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1050:Charles A. Juravinski
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1164:Alfred Ochsner, Jr.,
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330:Century Spring Farms
1158:William G. Robinson
726:Majestic Son Stable
327:Ratchford Stable NS
1268:Standardbred Canada
1161:R. Peter Heffering
1018:William G. Robinson
1001:New Destiny Stable
965:William G. Robinson
916:Walnut Hall Limited
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284:Hanover Shoe Farms
258:Hanover Shoe Farms
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546:Jeffrey S. Snyder
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792:Eternal Camnation
738:Admiral's Express
700:My Desire Stable
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619:Gregory B. Peck
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712:Majestic Son
595:John Lamers
472:JK Shesalady
416:Betting Line
381:Andray Farm
378:SSG Stables
307:Winbak Farm
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873:Yankee Paco
818:Real Desire
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703:Tom Crouch
627:Winbak Farm
607:Muscle Hill
566:Rod Hughes
174:Also named
114:Joe O'Brien
79:Most recent
61:First award
32:Awarded for
1326:Categories
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1273:2023-02-20
1232:References
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349:Luc Blais
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1247:Archived
1173:Town Pro
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685:Tell All
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364:McWicked
1227:† - tie
234:Breeder
226:Trainer
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56:History
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214:Winner
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230:Owner
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210:Year
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