by John Manzi for the
Billings Series
Northfield, Ohio—After
a successful winter season participating in amateur events at Pompano Park in
Florida Steve “You're Never Too” Oldford made his seasonal Billings debut in
late April at Miami Valley Raceway where his charge was an also-ran but
tonight, May 13, at Northfield Park, the talented tail-setter scored his
seventh seasonal triumph when he guided Mego Moss to a gate to wire 1:59.3
triumph turning back eight others to score 1:59.3 triumph over a track rated
good.
After starting from the pole
position Oldford and Mega Moss were challenged Super Rock, driven by Brian “BJ”
Miller, and they were one-two past the first stanza in a swift :28. But Miller
found a spot behind Mega Moss which took the pressure off Oldford as he led the
was by the halfway point in 1:00.1/ At that point Emanuel “Manny” Miller and
Dd's Comet were in hot pursuit. However, Oldford's veteran trotter was up to
the task and kept Dd's Comet at bay. When the field rounded the final
turn and headed for home Mega Moss put away his challengers and began to open
daylight on the field.
In mid-stretch , 65-1 shot,
Song In My Heart, driven by “Tiny Tim” Miller, took aim at Oldford but ole Mega
Moss was up to that challenge and cruised home 3-1/4 length winner. Song In My
Heart headed-out Moon Tan and driver “Lightweight Larry” Ferrari for second
money. Meanwhile, the 3-10 betting favorite, Annie's Rocketman, with Gregg
:Fast Greggy” Keidel aboard, lumbered home in fourth place.
“My
horse is a grand ole campaigner and loves to race and he's a real pleasure to
drive,”said Oldford, who was recently named the Harness Racing Museum's Amateur
Driver of the Year.
