Columbus, OH — The Thursday (June 9) race program at Eldorado Scioto Downs turned into one to remember for both Tim Maier and Chris Page.

Tim Maier got his 1,000th career training victory with Cantfindabettorman. Conrad photo.

Maier has been eyeing his 1,000th training win for several months. That finally came in the second race with Cantfindabettorman. The 5-year-old gelded son of Bettor’s Delight was driven across the wire by Austin Hanners in 1:54.1.

Maier’s best year to date has been 2010 with 154 wins. At the age of 68, his lifetime earnings now read $4,464,744.

“I’m happy to have done it here (in Ohio). I was born here,” said Maier.

Maier spent decades racing in California before returning to Lebanon where he now resides with his wife.

Congratulations to driver Chris Page who eclipsed his 6,000th career driving win. Joined by his wife Brianna and son Carter yesterday at Scioto Downs. Conrad photo. 

On the driving side, Page reached the 6,000 lifetime win milestone in race nine behind Lovely Munro. The 4-year-old mare by McArdle is trained by J D Perrin for Ameer Najor.

Page began his driving career in 2000 at his hometown county fair in Mount Vernon. Although his first start landed him a sixth-place finish, Page has since bankrolled more than $55 million in lifetime earnings.

Racing continues Friday at 3 p.m. with the second leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series highlighting the program. For more information on the facility and live racing season, visit the Eldorado Scioto Downs website.