by John Manzi, for NAADA

Freehold, NJ — It’s been about three weeks since “Hurricane Hannah” Miller has graced a winner’s circle but today (Sat. Oct. 22) at Freehold Raceway the queen of amateur racing did it again, and for the 29th time this season. Miller won the NAADA trot with Rocket Master in a time of 2:01.2.

Geri Schwarz photo

Hannah Miller captures her 29th victory of the season on Saturday at Freehold Raceway.

After starting from the five hole Hannah eased her trotter away cautiously from the mobile starting gate and slid Rocket Master down to the pylons ending up in fifth position some six lengths behind Trotalot and Bob Hechkoff who lead the six-horse field by the quarter-mile in :29.2.

When Dave Offenberg heard Hannah moving toward the leaders going to the half-mile, he moved Bluebird Kidsqueen out in front of Rocket Master which gave cover to Ms. Miller’s mount. Miller followed Offenberg up the backside and then went three-deep and by the time the field rounded that final turn.

Rocket Master was in front and trotting away from his competition going on to a 4-1/2 length triumph. Joe Lee, who followed Miller around the final turn with Lou Lou’s Princess, finished second. Bluebird Kingsqueen and Offenberg held on for the show dough.

The winner, Rocket Master, a veteran 8-year-old Glidemaster gelding , is owned by her driver along with the Nick Surick Stable and the Erv Miler Stable. Trained by Erv Miller, Rocket Master paid $2.60 for win.