The latest round of Harness Pony Racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street saw competitive action across multiple heats, with several top drivers clocking impressive times and setting the pace for the season.
The quickest time of the day was set in the final recorded heat, Heat 12, where Candyce Martins drove Smart Machine to a blistering season-best time of 1:02&2 finish, narrowly beating the strong effort of Philip Correia and Red October who clocked 1:03 flat. Correia had earlier won Heat 6 with Red October in a time of 1:03&4.
The seventh heat saw a close battle between Teshi Zuill driving Somegoldsomewhere and Candyce Martins behind Double Time. Martins and Double Time ultimately took the fastest time in the rematch in Heat 7, clocking 1:04&2, just ahead of Zuill’s 1:04&4 effort with Somegoldsomewhere. Both drivers recorded identical times of 1:06&4 in the first heat, demonstrating their consistent pace.
Tahzii Flood secured a victory in Heat 3 with Inwood's Realist clocking 1:06&/2 and put in two strong runs with Huntinforgold, winning Heat 5 (1:07&3) and Heat 11 (1:06&4).
Sainsbury and McKey Lead the Way at BHPA Fall Show
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The 2025 Bermuda Horse and Pony Association (BHPA) Fall Show delivered competitive equestrian action at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with riders securing top finishes across several key classes.
The highest level of competition, the BHPA Open Equitation Medal (3'3"), saw Simone Sainsbury clinch the top spot, riding Deltas Roulette. She was followed by Sierra Wolffe, who claimed second place with Made You Look. Michael Rodrigues rounded out the top three, riding Rambo.
In the Open Equitation Over Fences (2'9") class, the victory went to Vee McKey, guided by the rider Harrison. Taking the second position was Sophie Greenway aboard Chevy Z, while Logan Flood secured third place with Dorus Du Domain.
The Modified Equitation Flat class was won by Patricia Borland riding Bendoctro. Second place was claimed by Harley Greenslade on Up Up & Away. Eliza Steinhoff finished in third place, riding Cruz is Karma.
Bermudian driver Kiwon Waldron was in action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, navigating two competitive races under the lights and achieving respectable top-four finishes in both Pace Class events.
Waldron's evening began in RACE 4 where he was in the sulky of Six Sticks Of Gum. Competing in the Pace Class, the pair put in a solid effort, crossing the finish line in third place. Their recorded time for the run was 1:53&2, a strong performance in a tight field.
Later in the night, Waldron returned for RACE 13, also contested in the Pace Class. This time, he steered Vel Cinderella. The duo demonstrated good pace and consistency, ultimately finishing in fourth place. They clocked a quicker time of 1:52 flat, wrapping up a busy and successful night of harness racing for the Bermudian driver.
Waldron's two top-four finishes reflect a night of strong, steady driving and will provide valuable experience as he continues his season at the Indiana track.
Monday, November 17, 2025
Waldron Continues Harness Campaign with Mixed Results
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Bermuda's Kiwon Waldron was back in the saddle—or rather, the sulky, continuing his harness racing campaign at Harrah's Hoosier Park in Indiana, US.
The highly regarded driver took part in five races across the card, navigating both the Trot and Pace classes in a busy evening of competition that yielded a handful of notable placings but no wins.
Waldron’s best performance came in Race 7 where he piloted the Trot Class entry, Call Option. The pair ran a strong race, securing a highly competitive second-place finish, clocking a time of 1:56&4 in a tight contest.
He followed this up in his final race of the night, Race 13, in the Pace Class. Waldron teamed up with El Jute to cross the line third, concluding his evening with another solid top-three result, recording a time of 1:56&2.
The early and middle portions of the night proved more challenging for the Bermudian driver. In Race 5, a Trot Class event, Waldron was in the sulky of Gold Paige, finishing seventh with a time of 1:56&3 . Later, in the evening’s final Pace Class event, Race 8, Waldron and Rockin Dawg also finished seventh, logging a time of 1:56&2.
His longest time came in Race 11, another Trot Class race, where he partnered with Full Strength. They finished seventh, clocking a time of 2:01 flat.
Despite not reaching the winner's circle, securing a second and a third place across five starts demonstrates Waldron's continued presence and competitiveness on the demanding North American harness racing circuit.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Bermuda Riders Clear the Way in CEA Mini Challenge
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The National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street was the focus of competitive riding as the Bermuda Equestrian Federation (BEF) successfully hosted the Caribbean Equestrian Association’s (CEA) Mini Jumping Challenge alongside the BEF Support Show. Bermuda’s top riders put in strong performances as they bid to secure their places against the region.
In the crucial CEA Mini Jumping Challenge, which determines the island's representation against the rest of the Caribbean, three riders secured notable results. In Class A, Annie Duffin delivered a flawless round aboard Wintermint, recording a Clear Round with an impressive time of 3.34. Moving to Class B, Aurelia Bathgate riding Storm Watch finished their attempt with 10 Penalty Fault Points and a time of 9.01. Concluding the CEA classes, Eliza Steinhoff piloted Cruz is Karma to an outstanding Clear Round in Class C, stopping the clock at 5.28. These results determine the scores that the Bermuda team will carry into the regional competition.
The BEF Support Show provided local riders with a platform to test their skill and speed. The competitive 1.05m Against the Clock with a Jump-Off Class was won by Lily Butler riding Farsi Forza, despite accruing 4 Penalty Fault Points. Sierra Wolffe and Made You Look took second place, finishing with 7 Penalty Fault Points, while Alex McMartin and Hornelli secured third place with 8 Penalty Fault Points.
The 0.95m Against the Clock with a Jump-Off Class was a battle for speed between riders who successfully navigated the course without fault. Ryan Wright and Up Up & Away proved unbeatable, recording a double Clear Round with the fastest time of 28.91 to take the victory. Vee McKey and Harrison also achieved a double Clear Round but had to settle for second place with a time of 31.36. Rounding out the top three was Gemma Carreiro riding Martini on the Rocks; the pair had a Clear First Round but incurred 8 Penalty Fault Points in the second round, finishing in 34.77.
