$5 million in earnings for Libby

Harness racing trainer Jason Libby passed $5 million in career earnings as his Mach It Mine (Heston Blue Chip) won her second straight race on Tuesday (Jan. 28) at The Raceway at the Western Fair District.

The filly wired the field, putting up fractions of :29.3, 1:00.1, and 1:30.1 for Tyler Borth. She sprinted away on the final turn and rolled to a three-and-a-quarter-length victory in 2:02.1 to earn her trainer the milestone. Libby received a presentation in the winner’s circle after the race.

JASON LIBBY MILESTONE REPLAY

The conditioner, who began his career in 1994, has earned 523 wins in 3,338 starts. He is coming off his best season since 2005 with 42 victories last year.

Ideal Perception (American Ideal) captured the card’s feature, the Preferred Pace. The stallion took over approaching the quarter and led the rest of the way for Anthony Haughan, prevailing by a length over the closing Drinkin Buddy (Samuel Fillion). Lord Anthony (Tyler Borth) was third.

IDEAL PERCEPTION REPLAY

The Tony Beaton-trained Ideal Perception is 34-for-155 lifetime with $413,949 in earnings.  The eight-year-old came off a four-week break when he finished fourth in his seasonal debut two weeks ago. Lisa Lefort owns the stallion.

The Raceway at the Western Fair District is set to continue racing on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 5:50 p.m. EST.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink