Hervé Filion, is a Canadian

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

 harness racer

Harness racing

Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait . They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, although racing under saddle is also conducted in Europe.-Breeds:...

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Born in Angers, Quebec, Filion was the first driver to win over 400 races in a year in 1968 and was able to achieve this accomplishment 14 more times. Filion holds the all-time record for most career wins in North America

North America

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, with over 15,000.

In 2000 Filion pled guilty to charges that he failed to file New York State Income Tax Returns, ending a five year investigation into race-fixing.

He is still active, currently racing at Pocono Downs

Pocono Downs

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is a racino in Plains Township, Pennsylvania. The casino features 2,500 slots, live blackjack, roulette, and poker Tables. A 5/8 mile harness track is also a major attraction....

 in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

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. When that track is not open, he races from November to March in Delaware

Delaware

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 at Dover Downs

Dover Downs

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment ownes Dover Downs Hotel & Casino a hotel and casino that has a racing facility that holds harness horse racing on a track and NASCAR events on a concrete surface. The Sprint Cup track is now known as Dover International Speedway, and the Dover Downs name is...

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In 1971, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada

Order of Canada

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 and was awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy

Lou Marsh Trophy

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. In 1976, he was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame

Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame was established in 1976 at the Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario to honor those who have made a significant contribution to the sport of harness and thoroughbred horse racing in Canada....

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