by John Manzi, publicity director, Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY — Quietly, and without much fanfare, Rose Run Nash keeps winning.

On Wednesday (July 16) at Monticello Raceway, the 5-year-old Trainforthefurure gelding notched his 13th seasonal triumph and continues to lead all trotters in races won in North America.

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Rose Run Nash collared his competition for his North American leading 13th win by a trotter.

Driven once again by Jimmy Marohn Jr. and carrying a $10,000 claiming tag, Rose Run Nash scored a neck victory in 2:00.1 when he came from sixth at the three-quarters to collar both Famous Dude (Bruce Aldrich Jr.) and Larissa (Mike Merton), who finished in a dead heat for second.

“This is the best race he (Rose Run Nash) went all season. He trotted his last quarter in :28.4 and had to come a long way to win it,” trainer Danny Gill said after the mile.

He then added, “Now we’re up two,” meaning that Rose Run Nash has a two-win lead over four others, each with 11 wins.

When queried about the gelding’s sire, Trainforthefuture, Gill replied quickly.

“Oh, he’s Ohio-bred and I’ve had him just about a year now. He’s a sweetheart, just a pleasure to be around and Jimmy (Marohn Jr.) says he’s always on the trot and real handy in a race.”

Gill was the leading trainer here two years ago and was second to Bob Lounsbury last season, This year, again, his pupils are winning plenty of races.

Currently Gill is in a fight with Bob Lounsbury and Gary Messenger for leading trainer honors. Messenger is in command with 79 winners, four more than Gill’s 75, while Lounsbury is close with 73.