Tony Verruso is a very busy man. Besides running his
embroidery business in Queens and working diligently as president of the C.K.G
Billings Driving Series his is also an avid amateur driver and a member of the
North American Amateur Driver Association.
On Thursday, May 10th at Freehold Raceway Verruso
guided Enjoy The Victory to a four-length triumph in a time of
2:02.4 in the final preliminary leg of the North American Amateur Drivers
Association’s Trotting Series . Peter Gerry and Drill Sergeant Sam finished
second and Dave Yarock and Rompaway Alvin were third best.
‘I had a good trip sitting third in the early going as Steve
(Oldford) lead the way and when his horse began to give it up heading to
the three quarters I popped-out first -up and rolled right on by
him and Peter (Gerry) who was sitting second. Once on top my horse went
on to an easy victory”, “Verruso related.
Verruso’s triumph with Enjoy The Victory was his first
of the season and 41st of his amateur career. Trained by Nikolas
Drennan for owner Pat O’Brien, the trotter paid $13.60 for win.
Now the stage is set for the $12,000 NAADA Three Track
Trotting Series Final which will be raced next Thursday, May 17th at
Yonkers Raceway. Only the top point earning drivers in the preliminary legs
will be eligible for the finale.
