Huge night for Dexter at Big M

Dexter Dunn’s had some big harness racing nights at the Meadowlands. And Saturday night must rate right up there.

Not only did the 10-time Kiwi driving champion have five wins on the night at the Big M in New Jersey, but Bulldog Hanover’s (Shadow Play) victory equalled the world record held by Always B Miki and Lather Up. The four-year-old won in 1:46 to finish nearly two lengths clear of Allywag Hanover and Abuckabett Hanover in third.

BULLDOG HANOVER REPLAY

“(Dexter) was sort of speechless,” trainer Noel Daley said after the race, “(Dexter) said it took a half-mile to pull him up tonight, too.”

It was Bulldog Hanover’s 19th win in just 27 starts.

Always B Miki was the first to go 1:46 at the Red Mile in 2016, with Lather Up following suit at the Meadowlands in 2019.

Dunn, the three-time Harness Writers Association Driver of the Year in North America, had a stellar night that also saw former Kiwi Jack’s Legend become the third fastest New Zealand bred pacer. He won in 1:47.8.

Shartin is the fastest ever at 1:46.8, with My Field Marshall second (1:46.9 at Menangle).

Dunn’s other wins came with Pink Coco Chanel, Alrajah One It and gun trotter Bella Bellini who won in a career best 1:50.1.

He has 117 wins from 623 drives this year with his stakes at nearly $2.7m.

For complete race results, click here.

From Harness Racing New Zealand