by Ken Weingartner, Harness Racing Communications

Freehold, NJ — Andy Miller on Monday afternoon became the 16th driver in North American harness racing history to surpass $100 million in career purses when New York Kitty finished second in the fourth race at Harrah’s Philadelphia.

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Andy Miller became the 16th driver in North American harness racing history to surpass $100 million in career purses.

Miller, 45, entered the day needing $7,056 to reach $100 million. He finished fourth in the second race with Muscolo and second in the third race with Brdways Perfection before hitting the milestone one race later.

A native of Illinois now living in New Jersey, Miller has won 7,975 races in his career.

This season, Miller ranks ninth among all North American drivers in purses with $7.04 million and 25th in wins with 348.

Last Monday, driver Yannick Gingras topped the $100 million mark, also at Harrah’s Philadelphia.