John Campbell, harness racing's all time leading money winning
driver with over $285 million in career earnings, returns to the sulky on
Friday night at The Meadowlands. John has been out of action for six
weeks due to a fractured collar bone sustained in a non-racing accident.
He has drives in nine of the thirteen (two of those are restricted to
amateur drivers) races on Friday and a full slate on Saturday as well.
"I'm certainly looking forward to getting back to racing
horses," John said when reached this morning for comment. "I got a
really good report from the doctor this last visit. Strength and mobility are
back to where I was before the break. I've been training some the past few
weeks to get back in the swing.
"I'm back in time to get some work in before the three year
olds start up and stakes season gets underway, so if I had to miss the timing
was good."
John will add strength to the "Legends" team in the
current Drivers Tournament that's pits the established Meadowlands drivers
against the up and comers who have been anointed as "Phenoms"
for the purpose of this contest. Corey Callahan is another welcome
addition to the "Legends" side of the ledger upon his return
from a trip to Australia.
Live racing this weekend is Friday and Saturday with first
post at 7:15. Saturday's card includes two series finals, the $60,600 Horse
& Groom and $83,000 Clyde Hirt.
More information is available by visiting The Meadowlands website.
