by PHHA/Pocono

Wilkes-Barre, PA — Pacer of the Year honors at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono go to Maxdaddy Blue Chip, a 5-year-old Sportsmaster gelding, who had an outstanding overall 2017 season, with 15 victories and $112,095 in earnings.

Five of those wins came against quality horses at The Downs: he was 1-2 in his last five starts here, including a win at the top level in his last start here on Nov. 4. He achieved his lifetime mark of 1:49.1 at Pocono on Sept. 9.

Maxdaddy Blue Chip was purchased after the death of his former owner Fred Monteleone on July 15, and is currently owned by Allard Racing Inc., Alycon Stable, How’s That Stables Inc., and VIP Internet Stable LLC, with trainer Rene Allard most often tapping his brother Simon for sulky duties.

He will be honored on Saturday (Nov. 25) with his connections in attendance.