Photo of On To Norway returning to the Meadowlands winner's circle after getting his Hambletonian Maturity blanket for his win. Trainer Ron Burke assists the gelding following his win.
There have been some great Indiana trotters over the years. From the early days of Sheezhomewardbound and ABC Mercedes to recent years of Homicide Hunter, Hannelore Hanover, M-M’s Dream, Fiftydallarbill, Bridge to Jesse’s and even Ponda Jet, Harrah’s Hoosier Park’s current track record holder, trotters have always prospered from the State of Indiana. Now, one more trotter has taken the program to the national stage as On to Norway became the latest to add his name to the elite list of millionaires from the Hoosier State.
On to Norway set a record for most consecutive wins at 23 last year and continued that streak early this year, carrying that to The Meadowlands for trainer Ron Burke with 27 straight wins. Last week, the Muscle Massive four-year-old established a new world record of 1:48.3, the fastest mile ever recorded by a trotter, ironically, besting the previous mark of 1:48.4 set by Indiana trotter Homicide Hunter. On to Norway, driven by Yannick Gingras, returned this weekend and added yet another impressive stat, winning the Grade 1 $425,000 Hambletonian Maturity held at a distance of one and one-eighths mile.
On to Norway is now 33 for 40 lifetime. He spent his entire two and three-year-old seasons in the Midwest, starting off at the Michigan fairs before being acquired by Frank Baldachino, Burke Racing, Black and White Stable, and Michael Rosenthal last April. He is now six of seven in 2026.
