by Paul Ramlow, associate editor, Hoof Beats

Columbus, OH — Ricky Redder earned his first victory as a driver last Monday (Jan. 29) at Northfield Park.

The 22-year-old native of Toledo achieved the milestone triumph behind Chester Lebo, Jr. and Justin Lebo’s Zim And Torre in 2:03. It was also the maiden breaking victory for the 4-year-old daughter of The Panderosa, out of the Falcon Seelster mare Perrier Pam. Zim And Torre is trained by Paul Gillenwater.

For Redder, his first victory came in lifetime start number 25.