Miller sets record as he reaches $10 million mark for tenth time
October 18, 2011,from the USTA Communications Department
Columbus, OH — When David Miller crossed the finish line first with Panagler in the $36,500 Mares Winners Over Pace on Monday (Oct. 17) at Harrah’s Chester, he made harness racing history.
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David Miller
That victory, and the $18,250 credited to Miller’s 2011 totals, saw him reach $10 million in seasonal earnings for the 10th time in his career, thus making him the first driver in history to accomplish that feat. He was previously tied with John Campbell for the most $10 million seasons with nine.
Miller recorded his first $10 million season in 2001 and broke that plateau again in both 2002 and 2003. After recording $8.49 million in 2004, he was back over the $10 million mark in 2005 and has reached that level every year since. His best year came in 2008 when his mounts earned $12,183,868.
Miller was featured in a story written by Ken Weingartner of Harness Racing Communications two weeks ago where he commented on this milestone and his quest for 10,000 lifetime wins (he is now just five away from that plateau). To read that story, click here.
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