by Don Bielak, publicity director, Freehold Raceway

FREEHOLD, NJ – – North America’s leading driver in wins this year, Cat Manzi, added to his total by scoring six victories at Freehold Raceway on Thursday.

Manzi began his big day by sweeping both ends of the early daily double aboard Saucy Score ($8.00) and Exotic Moves ($4.40).

The 54-year-old Hall of Famer then notched victories with Tattoo Hall ($2.40), Aranover A ($3.40) and Big Bad Girl ($4.20) before finishing up with a tally behind Topville Muscleman ($7.40).

The six victories gave Manzi a total of 200 wins so far this year, 28 more than his nearest rival, Mark MacDonald.

Manzi, a resident of Freehold, has been the leading driver at the raceway 16 times and holds an insurmountable lead at the current meeting, which concludes on May 28.