One week later at the five-eighths mile track in Columbus, MN, Sullenberger went off as the 2-1 co-choice in the 10th race, a dash that had drawn eight hopefuls. “Once you get around the horses, you start to become more interested in the sport,” Banitt said. In 2025, Banitt went out on his own. “She had a good season, but unfortunately, she got hurt and it took her some time to heal up,” Banitt said. And if it happens by the slimmest of margins, Banitt won’t mind waiting through another photo finish.