GLADA Trot goes to JD Yoder Sunday

Northfield, Ohio –-A talented field of amateur harness racing drivers convened at MGM Northfield Park this evening to compete in a $9,200 Great Lakes Amateur Drivers Association Trot and when the judges declared the event official JD Yoder emerged victorious after he guided Bo Nanza Chip to a 1:56.4 victory over nine others.

Sent off as the odds-on favorite, Yoder sent his trotter for the lead when the wings of the mobile gate folded but they encountered Don Sherman who had similar thoughts with Sass and the two raced side by side to the first quarter in 29 seconds.

Sherman kept the pressure on Yoder and they were one-two as they passed the half in :58. At that point Sass tired and Bo Nanza Chip trotted clear and showed the way by the three quarters in 1:27, which included three 29 second quarters to reach that point.

While leaders were battling Lauren Harmon sat chilly second along the pylons with Emerald Chip and when the field rounded the final turn she urged her trotter and he responded and attacked Bo Nanza Chip who had been challenged every step of the way and was undoubtedly leg weary.

Still the veteran trotter reached down for more and found some life as Emerald Chip reached his throat latch, but could go no further and Bo Nanza Chip led his competitor to the finish line for a 1:56.4 victory. Third place went to Tootie (Eddie Miller) who rallied from eighth at the half to garner the show dough.

BO NANZA CHIP REPLAY

The winner, a 5-year old Band’s Gold Chip gelding, is owned and trained by his driver. He paid $3.00 for the win.

For full race results, click here.

by John Manzi, for GLADA