Harness racing driver Bruce Aldrich, Jr. is now just one harness racing victory away from his 8,000th career triumph.
Competing at Monticello Raceway Friday, Aldrich, a fourth-generation horseman, was able to win the eighth race pace with Dealin Dan for win number 7,999.
In the eighth race, Aldrich took Dealin Dan second-over and then shot to the lead by the top of the stretch, winning the race in an upset at 9-1, paying $20.40 to win.
Time of the race was 1:59.4 over the good track. Daliocity was second with All Net third.
Jim Devaux led all drivers on the day with four winners.
By Steve Wolf, for Harnesslink