by Tom Kelley, publicity director, Maywood Park

Melrose Park, IL — Driver Brandon Simpson reached a career milestone on Friday night (Oct. 23) at Maywood Park, guiding the Bruce Pacitti trained Another Judy to an easy victory in race three to notch his 1,000th career victory.

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Another Judy and Brandon Simpson made it look easy as they went wire-to-wire to give Simpson his 1,000th career victory.

The 28-year-old Crete, Illinois resident sent the 3-year-old pacing filly right to the top from post position eight and the issue was never in doubt as the two cruised under the wire in 1:58.3 over the sloppy track.

The always humble Simpson, who is fourth in the driver standings at Maywood and sits atop the driving colony at Balmoral Park, said afterwards that he really wasn’t thinking about reaching the milestone.

“Sure I’m happy to get to 1,000 wins but in all honesty I haven’t been thinking about it that much,” said a smiling Simpson. “I’m just happy to have the chance to come out here night after night and all I really concentrate on is doing my job to the best of my abilities.”