Illusionist’s First Foal Born | Standardbred Canada.
Trot Insider has received photos of the first foal of millionaire pacing mare Illusionist, sired by harness racing’s racehorse of the decade Somebeachsomewhere Owner Dave Lumsden describes the filly, born Monday night, as “absolutely adorable and awesome!” No official name has been selected for the foal, who goes by the nickname Lido.
“Illusionist was as tough as nails on the racetrack but she absolutely loves her baby,” continued Lumsden.
Standardbreds Forever Photo Gallery | Standardbred Canada.
Trot Insider has compiled a thorough photo gallery on one of Alberta’s biggest days of harness racing – the Standardbreds Forever Day that took place on December 19.
“Standardbreds Forever was all about Tajma Hall this year and he did not disappoint us,” co-organizer Orianna Scheck told Trot Insider. “There is something about true champions….they have qualities that set them apart from most. And ‘Taj’ had them all. He had that look in his eye like he knew it was all about him.”