Northfield, Ohio —– Racing fans in the Midwest are witnessing a rising star in Eddie Miller. The 22-year-old is off to a great start this season and after his 1:57.2 driving victory on Saturday (April 3) with Star Chip at Northfield Park he now has three wins in five starts in 2021. Last season from a limited amount of trips behind the starting gate, Miller won on six occasions.

Sent off at odds of over 13-1 in the Great Lakes Amateur Driver’s Association Trot, Miller’s charge had the five-hole. He buzzed him away from the gate and settled in behind Better Call Saul (Vernon Beachy) in a 28-second first quarter.

Miller and his horse sat still trailing the pacesetter in a half in :57.4. Star Chip was still trailing the leader until the top of the lane where Larry Ferrari and Don’t Touch Me were living on the outside as the field headed for paydirt.

Miller ducked inside and rallied the veteran gelding to a solid one-length triumph over Better Call Saul. Voss Volo and Manny Miller rallied to finish third as Don’t Touch Me faded and finished fifth.

Star Chip is a 10-year-old altered son of Chip Chip Hooray and is owned by Rebecca Sugg. The gelding is trained by his driver and returned $29.60 for a winning ticket.