Dan Dube closing in on $95 million

YONKERS, NY, Tuesday, February 24, 2015- Harness racing driver Dan Dube, who finds himself leading Yonkers Raceway's early-season driver standings by a wide margin, is closing in on another plateau.

Dube won four races-three consecutive–Tuesday afternoon, bringing his career total to 7,998. Dube's personal Pick 3 began with Aquanilla ($3), a horse he owns, romping in the $9,000, fourth-race trot (1:58). Next, Winwood Scout ($22.80) wired the field from the eight-hole in the $9,000, fifth-race trot (1:58) before Vegas Rocks ($6.90) went the distance in the $9,000, sixth-race pace (1:56.4).

(Author's aside…it was not actually a wagering Pick 3, but…)

Dube's fourth win of the day was with a cone-skimming Larussa STL ($8.30) in the $13,000, eighth-race pace (1:56.4). The lightly-raced statebred won for the first time since July of 2013.

"I don't really look at (the numbers)," Dube said. "I don't put any pressure on myself. I'm happy the season has gone well so far, and (8,000) is going to happens when it happens." He has 10 scheduled drives here Thursday night.

The 45-year-old Dube, a native of Charlesbourg, QC, is nearing $95 million in career purses. He is best known as the primary driver for two Harness Horses of the Year, Gallo Blue Chip (2000) and Rock N Roll Heaven (2010).

The Raceway's live season continues Thursday (with a Pick 5 carryover of $2,884.58) through Saturday (all at 7:10 PM). Evening simulcasting accompanies all night programs, with afternoon simulcasting available daily (provided Mother Nature cooperates).

Frank Drucker