Harness racing owner Robert Famularo was as surprised as anyone when Carabella was named Harness Horse of the Year last night, only the second time in 43 years that a three-year-old filly has taken the top award. On a vintage night in Christchurch, to end a vintage season, Famularo, his family and trainer Benny Hill wore a groove in the carpet up to the stage, accepting five awards.

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