by Don Bielak , Freehold Raceway Publicity Director
FREEHOLD, NJ – – Hall of Famer Cat Manzi picked up right where he left off in 2004, scoring five winners on the 12 race card at Freehold Raceway on Thursday afternoon.
The 54-year-old reinsman took the early Daily Double with Hatteras Light ($4.40) and Mr Bada Bing ($4.60), then continued his hot streak with wins aboard Go Darby Go ($3.40) and I Am Something ($5.40) before capturing the nightcap with Hit A Grand Slam ($4.00).
Manzi has won more than 10,000 in a career that began in the late 1960’s. He finished second among all drivers in North America in victories last year with 651, and currently holds a commanding lead in quest of his 17th driving title at Freehold.