at the close of 2000, gallo blue chip had won more than $2.4 million, becoming the standardbred record holder for winning the most money in any single racing season. gallo blue chip won additional awards early in his career, including being named 2000 american harness horse of the year; and 2000 and 2001 pacer of the year in the united states and canada. he also won the united states trotting association and canadian (o’brien) three-year-old pacing colt of the year awards in 2000.