from the USTA Communications Department
Columbus, OH — James W. “Bill” Dailey, 57, of Mechanicsburg, Ohio, died May 20, 2018, at home.
USTA/Ed Keys photo
James “Bill” Dailey died May 20,2018.
As a driver, Mr. Dailey sat behind 18,470 horses (latest in 2017) since 1978, winning 2,301 times with $10,231,234 in purse earnings.
As a trainer, he sent 8,143 horses to the track with 1,287 wins with $12,348,085 in purse earnings.
A memorial gathering will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Monday (June 4) in the 4-H Activities Building at the Champaign County Fairgrounds where a prayer service will begin at 8 p.m.
Services are entrusted to Skillman, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg.