Northfield, OH — Winning Billings trots in the Midwest region is getting to be a habit for Steve “You’re Never Too” Oldford.

The talented reinsman from Michigan, who is also the vice president of the C.K.G. Billings Harness Driving Series, scored an easy wire-to-wire triumph with Stirling Boudica in 1:58.3 Sunday night (Oct. 28) at Northfield Park. It was Oldford’s second consecutive victory there.

Sent off as the 4-5 favorite from the five-hole, Oldford did what should be done when one has the best horse in the race. He sent the 8-year-old daughter of Malabar Man immediately to the lead in a :28.1 first quarter and once in command, and with no challengers, Oldford was able to tap the brakes as his mare led Tipontab and driver Cubbie Van Wagoner to the midway point in :58.1.

First to move was “Marvelous Marvin” Raber when he took aim at the leader with Buckeye Patty when the field straightened up the backside. But they never did get alongside the leaders. Around the final turn Stirling Boudica was in front with Tipontab still following her and at this point Oldford’s mare appeared strong — and she was — and rambled home a two length winner with Tipontab second best.

Meanwhile, Buckeye Patty stalled, which allowed Better Call Saul and “Michelle the Belle” Ruvola to rally and both horses were inseparable for the show dough when they reached the finish line.

Racing his stock at Northfield Park has been fruitful for Oldford. He won a Billings trot for the third time in as many weeks and he has been victorious in five of his last six trips to post. Currently with 12 wins and a .328 UDR, it has vaulted him into the running for National Amateur Driver of the Year, an honor Oldford won a few years ago.

The winner, Stirling Boudica, is owned by Oldford Racing and trained by Kody Massey. She paid $3.40. And for Oldford it marked his 142nd lifetime driving victory.