Northfield, OH — Aaron Merriman had a big night at Northfield Park on Sunday (Nov. 18), winning eight times on the 15-race program.

Aaron Merriman had eight wins on Sunday at Northfield. USTA/Mark Hall photo.

Aaron’s triumphs were with Moolah Begonia ($5.60) in race three, Maximus Deo ($2.40) in race four, Shock The Nation ($4.20) in race five, Sanattle Slew (DH-$2.60) in race seven, Bold And Brave ($2.10) in race eight, Wendy’s Girl ($3.60) in race 12, Shooby Said ($7.40) in race 14 and Copper Coast A ($7.00) in race 15.

Merriman won his first race in 1998, a $2,200 conditioned event at the former Raceway Park in Toledo, Ohio, aboard Albert’s Filly.

Since breaking his maiden, Aaron has scored almost 10,800 more times with purse earnings approaching $71 million.

Last year Merriman became only the fourth driver in harness racing history to score 1,000 wins in a single year, posting a total of 1,095 victories.

No driver has ever achieved multiple 1,000-win seasons. However, Sunday’s victories increased Aaron’s 2018 win tally to 972.

With 48 days remaining this year, harness fans’ eyes are on Merriman while he etches his name in the record books, becoming the first driver to have multiple 1,000-win seasons.