SOA of New York congratulates Brennan on 8,000 win milestone
September 11, 2013,from the SOA of New York
Yonkers, NY — Two-time Yonkers Raceway leading driver George Brennan recently reached the 8,000 career win mark.
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George Brennan receives a plaque from Joe Faraldo.
The 46-year-old Brennan reached the milestone with a win on Aug. 16, doing the honors with favored Pass The Deck in Yonkers Raceway’s $11,000 pacing opener in 1:55.3.
Since moving his base of operation to Westchester three seasons ago, Brennan has been leading driver twice (2011: 697 wins, single-season record $11.1 million in purses; 2012: 580 wins, $8.8 million in purses). He is currently second behind Brian Sears in both wins (286) and purses ($5,990,779) in 2013 at Yonkers.
Standardbred Owners Association of New York President Joe Faraldo recently presented Brennan with a plaque commemorating the achievement.
- 8,000 driving wins for George Brennan (Friday, August 16, 2013)
George Brennan won the 8,000th race his career Friday night (Aug. 16), doing the honors with favored Pass the Deck ($3.50) in Yonkers Raceway’s $11,000 pacing opener in 1:55.3.