Oldford, 53, is an avid competitor that has travelled extensively in Canada and The United States for the CKG Billings Amateur Driving Series in recent years. He made the most of his Pompano drive by taking 9 year old veteran Armbro Doyle right down the road in 1:59.3 over $5,000 claiming company. Owner and trainer Scott West of Vernon, NY stepped aside from bike duty so Oldford could have the mount on this occasion behind the 22 time career winner of over $291,000. Deep Seas driven by his owner David Yarock was a hard closing second and Joe Pennacchio's Mr. Taurus was third.
It was the first weekly event of the new year for the Florida Amateur Driving Club (FADC). In 2011, the organization reached a major milestone when surpassing $100,000 in donations to charitable equine causes locally since the membership donates back the customary 5% driving commissions.
Post time is 7:15 p.m. Eastern every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday at The Winter Capital Of Harness Racing. Free race night live streaming, nightly handicapping selections by John Berry, and replays are in the 'racing' tab at www.theislepompanopark.com along with the full season racing schedule through July.
