Ebersole notches up career win 1,000

Northfield, OH – Driver Luke Ebersole earned his 1,000th harness racing career driving win on Sunday (Sept. 14) at MGM Northfield Park.

Ebersole earned his first win on August 29, 2007, at the Mt. Gilead (OH) fair, driving Eagle Sam to victory for his father Jeff Ebersole.

On Sunday, Ebersole followed his brother Logan Ebersole off the wings, as Roc Vodka defended pylon position.

Entering the backstretch, Tick’s A Yankin was sent to the outside and challenged Roc Vodka for the lead with the pair arriving at the quarter in :28.

Tick’s A Yankin worked past Roc Vodka into the far turn for the first time, as Blue Ocean (Ronnie Wrenn Jr.) began to apply pressure first over.

Arriving at the half in a testing :56.1, Ebersole continued to step on the gas with Tick’s A Yankin.

The Ebersole brothers began to edge away from the field at the three-quarters in 1:24.1 and the stage was set for a family showdown.

TICK’S A YANKIN REPLAY

Turning for home, Tick’s A Yankin was confidently driven to the wire and gave Ebersole his 1,000th career win as the pair won by 2-3/4 lengths in 1:53. Roc Vodka fought gamely, but had to settle for second.

“I couldn’t be happier, this is such a great milestone,” said a jubilant Ebersole following the victory.

Live racing resumes on Wednesday at MGM Northfield Park at 6:00 p.m.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Michael Carter, for MGM Northfield Park