Schmucker victorious in GLADA fair trip

The Great Lakes Amateur Drivers Club (GLADA) went back to its harness racing roots for a five-horse trot over the swift double oval at the Van Wert, Ohio, and when the judges posted the official sign, Mervin Schmucker emerged victorious with Riverdancing Diva in 2:01.3.

After getting away second from the two-hole Schmucker, was content to allow Tyler Price and Windsong Patriot to show the lead past the quarter in :30 and by the half in 1:00.1. But as the field headed to the three-quarters, Schmucker was out and going. When they headed to the three-quarters, he urged Riverdancing Diva to the lead and they got first call there and then showed to way to the wire and held on for a neck triumph neck triumph over K Love who was driven by Mandy Jones. Jazmin Arnold garnered the show dough with Golden Son.

Schmucker trains the winning daughter of Jailhouse Jesse for owners Double Ee Meadows.

Sent off at odds of 2-1, Riverdancing Diva paid $6.00 for win

For full race results, click here.

by John Manzi, for GLADA