Despite season-ending loss to this year’s worst racing hog, SWINEhouse captures TPC series title with 21 total victories and history-making streak of 17 straight wins
The title for the 2022 Triple PIG Crown season series had already been determined when competition began this weekend at Maris Farms.
amy SWINEhouse, the sultry Musical SWINE Star (Glow Martini Lounge), had already collected 17 victories and won 12 straight – including the BOARmont Stakes and SQUEAKness. The closest challengers were albert EinSWINE (of the Movers & Shakers, presented by Westside Pizza) with 10 wins and dave ChapPORK (of the ComediHAMS, presented by Blazing Bagels) with 9.
“Nine racing pigs gathered here nearly 5 weeks ago to embark on this month-long, hog-racing marathon,” said longtime track announcer Dennis “PIG Whisperer” Riley on Sunday afternoon following the final race of the season. “We saw it all – a history-making streak and dominant performance all season by SWINEhouse, an unfathomable win by SnoopHOG at the end, an inspired effort by PIG Notaro in the Cream of the Crap CUP on Saturday.”
The CREAM of the CRAP CUP featured the 3 hogs with the least amount of victories to that point, and a feisty PIG Notaro (ComediHAMS, presented by Blazing Bagels) roared to victory over jimmy HAMdrix and SnoopHOG (both of Musical SWINE Stars, presented by Glow Martini Lounge) for her 5th win of the season. She would finish with one more on Sunday for a total of 6.
“There’s always this ongoing tension between musical swine stars and comediHAMS – who’s the most entertaining, who’s most popular with the public, who’s got more good looking,” Notaro told a post-race press gathering following her victory. “I didn’t have much hog fuel in the tank up to that point, but I found a little extra for this race – I wasn’t going to let a couple of musicians show better than a comediHAM, not on my watch!”
SWINEhouse, for all she had accomplished on the season, came up one victory shy of breaking Arnold SchwartzenHOGer’s consecutive wins record of 17 when she shockingly lost her final race of the season to the most unlikely of racers – SnoopHOG, who had only collected 2 wins all season to that point. She had to settle for tying the GOAT’s record at 17 straight.
“It just goes to show you, you’re never guaranteed a win, just cuz you show up,” SnoopHOG gleefully told the final press gathering. “I honestly don’t know how that happened, but I feel like I earned a great win for myself and now I’m off to take a mud bath.”
SWINEhouse was a bit perplexed as well, noting that she felt great throughout the race, but got distracted by a piece Nila Wafer cookie on the track in turn 2 that caused her to stop momentarily and do a little grubbin’.
“I have a bit of a sweet tooth, and I just couldn’t resist,” she said. “I don’t normally get that distracted, not during a race and especially with something of such significance on the line, but I LOVE Nila Wafers. And I’m a pig.”
SWINEhouse will still go down as one of the greats who had one of the greatest seasons.
“There hasn’t been as dominant a showing as this since SchwartzenHOGer back in 2016 with his 25 wins and 17 straight victories,” said TPC founder and resident HOGfather Steve Templeman. “It’s rare territory to win 20 races, let alone 21 and 17 straight. She’ll definitely go down as one of the best in TPC series history.”
A total of $193 was raised last weekend for Celebrate HARVEST through the “bets” that race fans placed on the races. That brought the 5-week total to $1,445. A total of 230 “bets” were placed this weekend and 1,541 bets were placed for the season. amy SWINEhouose had the most bets placed on her with 43 on Saturday and Sunday and for the season with 234. E-LOIN Musk finished was second overall with 201 bets placed on him, followed by jimmy HAMdrix with 194 for the season.
Farm visitors who happen upon the weekend races can place bets on the hog(s) they believe will win (qualifying or marquee races), and 100% of those “bets” are donated to the nonprofit, Celebrate HARVEST, whose mission it is to preserve family farms by inspiring and financially supporting present-day farmers and future experiential farmers.
2022 TPC SERIES RESULTS
| Movers & Shakers SWINE presented by WESTSIDE PIZZA | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Albert EinSWINE | 12 | 12 | 193 |
| #2 Tommy HilPIGER | 8 | 8 | 39 |
| #3 E-LOIN Musk | 7 | 9 *PD | 201 |
| Late Night Talking Head HOGSogs presented by BLAZING BAGELS | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4 conHAM O’Brien | 10 | 10 | 136 |
| #5 Dave ChapPORK | 11 | 11 | 113 |
| #6 PIG Notaro | 6 | 7*CCC | 96 |
| Musical SWINE Stars presented by GLOW MARTINI LOUNGE | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #7 jimmy HAMdrix | 4 | 4 | 194 |
| #8 SnoopHOG | 3 | 3 | 110 |
| #9 amy SWINEhouse | 21 | 29*SQ *BS | 234* |
Thank you to our co-title sponsors Wally’s White River Drive In, Toyota of Puyallup and Schilling Cider House as well as other race supporters Washington Athletic Club, Salish Lodge, Glow Martini Lounge, Blazing Bagels, Westside Pizza and Gillihan Farms (supplier of racing hogs).
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Sultry and stubborn swine dominates the weekend and captures BOARmont Stakes
As the crowd chanted “SWINEhouse! SWINEhouse! SWINEhouse!” prior to the start of the BOARmont Stakes, the stubborn, sassy and sultry race hog prepared herself in the chute for what she called “just another race” on her way to a Triple PIG Crown season series title. She did not disappoint.
The bombastic boar started slow but left behind her two race competitors – ConHAM O’Brien (Blazing Bagels ComediHAMs) and albert EinSWINE (Westside Pizza Movers & Shakers SWINE) – in the dust and captured the third and final marquee leg of the TPC series by a record 25 pig-lengths. ConHAM was second and EinSWINE a distant third.
“I knew if I came out with the same attitude I’ve had all season, I’d win this race,” SWINEhouse told a press gathering after the big race. “I didn’t need to do anything special, just stay calm and let the race come to me. Pretty simple. It worked, and here I am – champion of the TPC season series!”
Indeed. With that victory, SWINEhouse secured the TPC (presented by Wally’s White River Drive In, Toyota of Puyallup and Schilling Cider) title with 13 victories on the season and 19 points. She would finish the weekend with 4 more wins to bring her season total to 17 (and 25 points).
“It’s almost like watching Arnold SchwarzenHOGGER do what he did a few years back,” said longtime pig race announcer Dennis “Pig Whisperer” Riley. “She’s unstoppable right now. Doesn’t even look like she’s trying.”
SWINEhouse (of the Glow Martini Lounge Musical SWINE Stars) will try and break the all-time record for consecutive wins (17 by SchwartzenHOGGER in 2016) this weekend. She will race 5 more times at PIGloco Downs.
“I’m not thinking about any of that right now,” SWINEhouse told a packed press room following Sunday’s last race of the day. “All I want to do is have a solid week of training and come out swinging on Saturday.”
SWINEhouse only has 5 races this weekend because she will not be competing in the CREAM of the CRAP CUP on Saturday afternoon. This race features the 3 pigs with the worst winning records this season: PIG Notaro (4 wins), jimmy HAMdrix (4 wins) and SnoopHOG (2 wins).
But, if she SWINEhouse can win the other 5 races she’ll be competing in, she will hold the all-time consecutive wins record.
“There hasn’t been a moment to big for this pig this season,” said TPC founder and resident HOGfather Steve Templeman. “She’s one tough hog, and I feel like she knows the crowd will be on her side this weekend.”
A total of $290 was raised last weekend for Celebrate HARVEST through the “bets” that race fans placed on the races. That brings the 4-week total to $1,252. A total of 380 “bets” were placed this weekend (overall total now is 1,311 bets) and amy SWINEhouose had the most bets placed on her with 135 on Saturday and Sunday and a total now of 149 for the season. albert EinSWINE had a total of 88 votes for the weekend and is in second overall with 147, followed by jimmy HAMdrix (19 bets placed on him this past weekend and a total of 146 for the season).
Racing resumes at noon, 2 pm and 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The featured race of the weekend is the CREAM of the CRAP CUP – it’s slated for 2 pm on Saturday. Conditions will be cool and wet, and the track may possibly be a little muddy.
Farm visitors who happen upon the weekend races can place bets on the hog(s) they believe will win (qualifying or marquee races), and 100% of those “bets” are donated to the nonprofit, Celebrate HARVEST, whose mission it is to preserve family farms by inspiring and financially supporting present-day farmers and future experiential farmers.
2022 TPC SERIES RESULTS
| Movers & Shakers SWINE presented by WESTSIDE PIZZA | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Albert EinSWINE | 10 | 10 | 175 |
| #2 Tommy HilPIGER | 6 | 46 | 32 |
| #3 E-LOIN Musk | 6 | 8 *PD | 188 |
| Late Night Talking Head HOGSogs presented by BLAZING BAGELS | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4 conHAM O’Brien | 8 | 8 | 123 |
| #5 Dave ChapPORK | 9 | 9 | 97 |
| #6 PIG Notaro | 4 | 4 | 55 |
| Musical SWINE Stars presented by GLOW MARTINI LOUNGE | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #7 jimmy HAMdrix | 4 | 4 | 161 |
| #8 SnoopHOG | 2 | 2 | 69 |
| #9 amy SWINEhouse | 17 | 25*SQ | 191* |
Thank you to our co-title sponsors Wally’s White River Drive In, Toyota of Puyallup and Schilling Cider House as well as other race supporters Washington Athletic Club, Salish Lodge, Glow Martini Lounge, Blazing Bagels, Westside Pizza and Gillihan Farms (supplier of racing hogs).
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Big-boned boar wins all 6 of her weekend races to take command of Triple Pig Crown series
She’s stubborn, sassy and sultry. She won all 6 of her races this past weekend, including the SQUEAKness (the second marque leg of the Triple Pig Crown series, presented by Wally’s Drive In, Toyota of Puyallup and Schilling Cider). And now she’s firmly in front of all TPC title challengers with 11 total victories and 14 points. She’s amy SWINEhouse!
“What was looking like a pig pile of parity after weekend two has become much more of a battle between 3 racing thoroughHOGs.” said longtime pig race announcer Dennis “Pig Whisperer” Riley following the last race on Sunday. “SWINEhouse looks pretty unstoppable right now, but she’s got conHAM O’Brien and albert EinSWINE right on her pig tail.”
SWINEhouse (of the Musical SWINE Stars team presented by Glow Martini Lounge), O’Brien (of the ComediHAMs team presented by Blazing Bagels and EinSWINE (of the Movers & Shakers SWINE team presented by Westside Pizza) now sit atop their respective teams’ leaderboards. conHAM and EinSWINE each have 8 victories to SWINEhouse’s 11.
Six thoroughHOGS had emerged as viable contenders for the TPC series crown after weekend two. But after a scorching weekend three at Maris Farms’ PIGlico Downs race track – where temperatures hovered in the high 80s – half of those challangers shrunk like fatty bacon, while SWINEhouse, conHAM and EinSWINE took command.
“I ran by big hams off this weekend,” SWINEhouse told a packed press room following Sunday’s last race of the day. “I’m not exactly the most svelte of competitors out there, but I know how to maneuver that race track and the other racers now. And I can turn on the juices when I need to.”
That she did, winning the SQUEAKness by almost 10 pig-lengths on Saturday afternoon and all 5 other races she ran in by at least 3 pig-lengths. conHAM, to his credit, earned 4 victories in 6 races for the weekend. EinSWINE only won twice.
“This weekend’s BOARmont Stakes will likely reveal which of those three has paced themselves the best and not been overcooked by the hot conditions of the first three weekends,” Riley noted. “This weekend is typically where the true racing thoroughHOGs emerge.”
A total of $285 was raised last weekend for Celebrate HARVEST through the “bets” that race fans placed on the races. That brings the 3-week total to $962. A total of 362 “bets” were placed this weekend (overall total now is 931 bets) and amy SWINEhouose had the most bets placed on her with 105 on Saturday and Sunday and a total now of 149 for the season. albert EinSWINE had a total of 88 votes for the weekend and is in second overall with 147, followed by jimmy HAMdrix (19 bets placed on him this past weekend and a total of 146 for the season).
Racing resumes at noon, 2 pm and 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The featured race of the weekend is the BOARmont Stakes – third and final leg of the TPC series. It is slated for 2 pm on Saturday. SWINEhouse, conHAM and EinSWINE have already qualified for this final marquee race. Conditions will be cool and wet, and the track may possibly be a little muddy.
Farm visitors who happen upon the weekend races can place bets on the hog(s) they believe will win (qualifying or marquee races), and 100% of those “bets” are donated to the nonprofit, Celebrate HARVEST, whose mission it is to preserve family farms by inspiring and financially supporting present-day farmers and future experiential farmers.
2022 TPC SERIES RESULTS
| Movers & Shakers SWINE presented by WESTSIDE PIZZA | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Albert EinSWINE | 8 | 8 | 147 |
| #2 Tommy HilPIGER | 4 | 4 | 27 |
| #3 E-LOIN Musk | 5 | 6 *PD | 180 |
| Late Night Talking Head HOGSogs presented by BLAZING BAGELS | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4 conHAM O’Brien | 8 | 8 | 109 |
| #5 Dave ChapPORK | 6 | 6 | 87 |
| #6 PIG Notaro | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| Musical SWINE Stars presented by GLOW MARTINI LOUNGE | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #7 jimmy HAMdrix | 4 | 4 | 146 |
| #8 SnoopHOG | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| #9 amy SWINEhouse | 11 | 14*SQ | 149* |
Thank you to our co-title sponsors Wally’s White River Drive In, Toyota of Puyallup and Schilling Cider House as well as other race supporters Washington Athletic Club, Salish Lodge, Glow Martini Lounge, Blazing Bagels, Westside Pizza and Gillihan Farms (supplier of racing hogs).
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TPC series shaping up to be another parity party
e-LOIN Musk wins PIGtucky Derby; six hogs still in running for Triple PIG Crown season series title
It’s literally become like groundHOGs Day out at PIGlico Downs, site of the Triple PIG Crown racing series (sponsored by Wally’s White River Drive In, Toyota of Puyallup and Schilling Cider), which was held at Maris Farms this past weekend!
In the 16th season of this month-long event, six out of the nine racing thoroughHOGs have emerged as viable contenders for the TPC series crown, and there’s really no strong favorite amongst them. In 2021, there were five of nine at this point of the season still in contention.
“It’s never been a bit of a pattern these past two seasons – where more than half the field are contending for a season series title,” explained TPC series founder and resident HOG Father Steve Templeman. “We’ve got two-thirds the field now and it’s as if nobody is wanting to take the pig by the tail and go for it yet.”
The six include e-LOIN Musk (4 wins, 6 points after winning the PIGtucky Derby on Saturday) and albert EinSWINE (5 wins, 5 points) of the Westside Pizza sponsored Movers & Shakers SWINE team; Dave ChapPORK (5 wins, 5 points) and conHAM O’Brien (5 wins, 5 points) of the Blazing Bagels sponsored ComediHAMs team; and jimmy HAMdrix (4 wins, 4 points) and amy SWINEhouse (5 wins, 5 points) of the Glow Martini Lounge sponsored Musical SWINE Stars team.
All six have flourished. All six have faltered. And all six are fired up for what’s ahead for next weekend’s SQUEAKness, the second leg of the TPC series.
“Looks like we’ve had an old fashioned pig pile these first two weeks, and the competition is, well, hog n’ heavy,” longtime pig race announcer Dennis “PIG Whisperer” Riley noted. “This weekend, I expect we’ll see the big hogs with experience and talent start to separate themselves. They know how to pace themselves, and it usually happens in this third weekend.”
Truth be known, the two that seemed to end the weekend with momentum were albert EinSWINE and Dave ChapPORK, who each collected two wins in the final two races on Sunday against their respective teammates.
Interestingly, SnoopHOG actually broke a consecutive streak of 39 straight races without a victory (dating back to last season and the first 10 races this season), longest in TPC history. It was both exhilarating and uncomfortable for the portly race hog during the end-of-weekend press conference, an event he had never had the privilege of attending.
“I know I’m not looking like a contender for a season series title, but it’s nice to get off the chopping block,” beamed an overjoyed SnoopHOG, who had been rumored to be possibly replaced with a younger up-and-comer after this season. “There are plenty of others who will be vying for that series title this season, and I’m not one of them. But I can at least say I’ve won a race now. I’m sure the high drama will continue on into the SQUEAKness this Saturday – who among us will catch fire at the right time? We shall see.”
Farm visitors who happen upon the weekend races can place bets on the hog(s) they believe will win (qualifying or marquee races), and 100% of those “bets” are donated to the nonprofit, Celebrate HARVEST, whose mission it is to preserve family farms by inspiring and financially supporting present-day farmers and future experiential farmers.
A total of $572 was raised last weekend for Celebrate HARVEST through the “bets” that race fans placed on the races. That brings the 2-week total to $677. A total of 449 “bets” were placed this weekend (overall total now is 569 bets) and e-LOIN Musk had the most bets placed on him with 135 on Saturday and Sunday and a total now of 153 for the season. jimmy HAMdrix had 114 bets placed on him this past weekend and a total of 127 for the season.
2022 TPC SERIES RESULTS
| Movers & Shakers SWINE presented by WESTSIDE PIZZA | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Albert EinSWINE | 5 | 5 | 49 |
| #2 Tommy HilPIGER | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| #3 E-LOIN Musk | 4 | 6 *PD | 153* |
| Late Night Talking Head HOGSogs presented by BLAZING BAGELS | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4 conHAM O’Brien | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| #5 Dave ChapPORK | 5 | 5 | 71 |
| #6 PIG Notaro | 2 | 2 | 35 |
| Musical SWINE Stars presented by GLOW MARTINI LOUNGE | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #7 jimmy HAMdrix | 4 | 4 | 127 |
| #8 SnoopHOG | 2 | 2 | 39 |
| #9 amy SWINEhouse | 5 | 5 | 44 |
Thank you to our co-title sponsors Wally’s White River Drive In, Toyota of Puyallup and Schilling Cider House as well as other race supporters Washington Athletic Club, Salish Lodge, Glow Martini Lounge, Blazing Bagels, Westside Pizza and Gillihan Farms (supplier of racing hogs).
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Six HOGS still vying for 3 spots in this weekend’s PIGtucky Derby
amy SWINEhouse, jimmy HAMdrix, e-LOIN Musk and conHAM O’Brien all tied with 3 wins apiece in quest to qualify for first leg of Triple PIG Crown Series
Weekend one of qualifying rounds is complete, and there is still plenty of uncertainty as to who will be racing in Saturday afternoon’s 16th running of the PIGtucky Derby at 2 pm at Maris Farms. The PIGtucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple PIG Crown series, presented by Wally’s White River Drive-In, Toyota of Puyallup and Schilling Cider House. Six of the nine racing hogs are still in a position to qualify for only 3 spots in the derby.
“It’s gonna be a ‘hog fight’ for those 3 marque race spots,” said longtime race announcer Dennis “PIG Whisperer” Riley. “There’s really nobody that separated themselves from the pack, and honestly, they all seem a little too fat and happy – not a lot of get-up-and-go, like they’re just happy to be here.”
Amy SWINEhouse and jimmy HAMdrix of the Musical SWINE Stars (presented by Glow Martini Lounge), e-LOIN Musk of the Movers & Shakers SWINE (presented by Westside Pizza) and conHAM O’Brien of the ComediHAMS (presented by Blazing Bagels) all collected 3 wins during qualifying rounds this past weekend; albert EinSWINE (Movers & Shakers SWINE) and Dave ChapPORK (ComediHAMS) both won twice.
None of the 6 hogs that have a shot at those 3 spots displayed much during the past weekend’s qualifying rounds to show they are worthy contenders to win the prestigious PIGtucky Derby, let alone even qualify. More time was spent trying to get them to move more than 10 feet without stopping to eat various “snacks” on the course.
“There’s some good eats out on the course that we don’t have access to in our racing quarters,” ConHAM said during Sunday’s press conference. “No rush to get back to the pen when I can stop and snack on some tasty little morsel on the course.”
Training for the 5-weekend TPC series held all of October started in mid-September for these young thoroughHOGS, and they’re still trying to get into some semblance of race-shape. They’re also looked a bit hog-tied racing in front of large crowds for the first time in their young racing careers.
“Should be one helluva morning qualifying round for those 3 spots on Saturday,” said race coordinator Steve HOGfather Templeman. “It’s never been this competitive – or, maybe non-competitive – in qualifying for 3 spots in a marque race. It’s gonna come down to who has had the best week of practice, who gets the most rest and who spends less time at the food trough.”
Farm visitors who happen upon the weekend races can place bets on the hog(s) they believe will win during qualifying or marquee races, and 100% of those “bets” are donated to local nonprofit, Celebrate HARVEST, whose mission it is to preserve family farms by inspiring and financially supporting present-day farmers and future experiential farmers. Fans will be amused and entertained by these local celebrity-named pigs – which feature many of the local, national and world-renowned musical stars, business icons and comedians you’ve come to love over the years!
Last weekend, a total of $105 was raised for Celebrate HARVEST. A total of 124 “bets” were placed and albert EinSWINE had the most bets placed on him with 19.
2022 TPC SERIES RESULTS
| Movers & Shakers SWINE presented by WESTSIDE PIZZA | WINS | SEASON POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Albert EinSWINE | 2 | 2 |
| #2 Tommy HilPIGER | 1 | 3 |
| #3 E-LOIN Musk | 3 | 3 |
| Late Night Talking Head HOGSogs presented by BLAZING BAGELS | WINS | SEASON POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| #4 conHAM O’Brien | 3 | 3 |
| #5 Dave ChapPORK | 2 | 2 |
| #6 PIG Notaro | 1 | 1 |
| Musical SWINE Stars presented by GLOW MARTINI LOUNGE | WINS | SEASON POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| #7 jimmy HAMdrix | 3 | 3 |
| #8 SnoopHOG | 0 | 0 |
| #9 amy SWINEhouse | 3 | 3 |
Thank you to our co-title sponsors Wally’s White River Drive In, Toyota of Puyallup and Schilling Cider House as well as other race supporters Washington Athletic Club, Salish Lodge, Glow Martini Lounge, Blazing Bagels, Westside Pizza and Gillihan Farms (supplier of racing hogs).
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SnoopHOG snaps SWINEhouse streak!
Despite season-ending loss to this year’s worst racing hog, SWINEhouse captures TPC series title with 21 total victories and history-making streak of 17 straight wins
The title for the 2022 Triple PIG Crown season series had already been determined when competition began this weekend at Maris Farms.
amy SWINEhouse, the sultry Musical SWINE Star (Glow Martini Lounge), had already collected 17 victories and won 12 straight – including the BOARmont Stakes and SQUEAKness. The closest challengers were albert EinSWINE (of the Movers & Shakers, presented by Westside Pizza) with 10 wins and dave ChapPORK (of the ComediHAMS, presented by Blazing Bagels) with 9.
“Nine racing pigs gathered here nearly 5 weeks ago to embark on this month-long, hog-racing marathon,” said longtime track announcer Dennis “PIG Whisperer” Riley on Sunday afternoon following the final race of the season. “We saw it all – a history-making streak and dominant performance all season by SWINEhouse, an unfathomable win by SnoopHOG at the end, an inspired effort by PIG Notaro in the Cream of the Crap CUP on Saturday.”
The CREAM of the CRAP CUP featured the 3 hogs with the least amount of victories to that point, and a feisty PIG Notaro (ComediHAMS, presented by Blazing Bagels) roared to victory over jimmy HAMdrix and SnoopHOG (both of Musical SWINE Stars, presented by Glow Martini Lounge) for her 5th win of the season. She would finish with one more on Sunday for a total of 6.
“There’s always this ongoing tension between musical swine stars and comediHAMS – who’s the most entertaining, who’s most popular with the public, who’s got more good looking,” Notaro told a post-race press gathering following her victory. “I didn’t have much hog fuel in the tank up to that point, but I found a little extra for this race – I wasn’t going to let a couple of musicians show better than a comediHAM, not on my watch!”
SWINEhouse, for all she had accomplished on the season, came up one victory shy of breaking Arnold SchwartzenHOGer’s consecutive wins record of 17 when she shockingly lost her final race of the season to the most unlikely of racers – SnoopHOG, who had only collected 2 wins all season to that point. She had to settle for tying the GOAT’s record at 17 straight.
“It just goes to show you, you’re never guaranteed a win, just cuz you show up,” SnoopHOG gleefully told the final press gathering. “I honestly don’t know how that happened, but I feel like I earned a great win for myself and now I’m off to take a mud bath.”
SWINEhouse was a bit perplexed as well, noting that she felt great throughout the race, but got distracted by a piece Nila Wafer cookie on the track in turn 2 that caused her to stop momentarily and do a little grubbin’.
“I have a bit of a sweet tooth, and I just couldn’t resist,” she said. “I don’t normally get that distracted, not during a race and especially with something of such significance on the line, but I LOVE Nila Wafers. And I’m a pig.”
SWINEhouse will still go down as one of the greats who had one of the greatest seasons.
“There hasn’t been as dominant a showing as this since SchwartzenHOGer back in 2016 with his 25 wins and 17 straight victories,” said TPC founder and resident HOGfather Steve Templeman. “It’s rare territory to win 20 races, let alone 21 and 17 straight. She’ll definitely go down as one of the best in TPC series history.”
A total of $193 was raised last weekend for Celebrate HARVEST through the “bets” that race fans placed on the races. That brought the 5-week total to $1,445. A total of 230 “bets” were placed this weekend and 1,541 bets were placed for the season. amy SWINEhouose had the most bets placed on her with 43 on Saturday and Sunday and for the season with 234. E-LOIN Musk finished was second overall with 201 bets placed on him, followed by jimmy HAMdrix with 194 for the season.
Farm visitors who happen upon the weekend races can place bets on the hog(s) they believe will win (qualifying or marquee races), and 100% of those “bets” are donated to the nonprofit, Celebrate HARVEST, whose mission it is to preserve family farms by inspiring and financially supporting present-day farmers and future experiential farmers.
2022 TPC SERIES RESULTS
| Movers & Shakers SWINE presented by WESTSIDE PIZZA | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Albert EinSWINE | 12 | 12 | 193 |
| #2 Tommy HilPIGER | 8 | 8 | 39 |
| #3 E-LOIN Musk | 7 | 9 *PD | 201 |
| Late Night Talking Head HOGSogs presented by BLAZING BAGELS | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4 conHAM O’Brien | 10 | 10 | 136 |
| #5 Dave ChapPORK | 11 | 11 | 113 |
| #6 PIG Notaro | 6 | 7*CCC | 96 |
| Musical SWINE Stars presented by GLOW MARTINI LOUNGE | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #7 jimmy HAMdrix | 4 | 4 | 194 |
| #8 SnoopHOG | 3 | 3 | 110 |
| #9 amy SWINEhouse | 21 | 29*SQ *BS | 234* |
Thank you to our co-title sponsors Wally’s White River Drive In, Toyota of Puyallup and Schilling Cider House as well as other race supporters Washington Athletic Club, Salish Lodge, Glow Martini Lounge, Blazing Bagels, Westside Pizza and Gillihan Farms (supplier of racing hogs).
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