Ritchie was enlisted for bike duty in the session by Pompano based trainer Jim McDonald. After piloting The Aviator to runner-up finish in a 2:02 mile behind the Gregg McNair pupil Stonebridge Catch, Ritchie guided 3 year old gelding trotter Brandon C's to a 2:01 win.
It was the first race bike action for Ritchie since last November 24 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. The 55 year old reinsman has amassed 3,652 career wins for over $63 million in purses and resides near Acton, ON and spends his winter months in Florida. Although his nickname reflects his special skill with trotters from victories in prestigious events such at The Hambletonian and Maple Leaf Trot, Ritchie also counts wins in pacing's premier events such as the '86 North America Cup (Quite A Sensation) and '87 Meadowlands Pace (Frugal Gourment) among his career accomplishments.
