by Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Casino and Raceway

Saratoga Springs, NY — Driver Shawn Gray reached a career milestone on Wednesday at Saratoga Casino and Raceway. The Maine native piloted win number 3,000 for his career on a night in which the 39-year-old reinsman scored a pair of victories.

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Shawn Gray is congratulated in the winner’s circle after his milestone score.

After a front running win while sitting behind young pacer White Snake (Rocknroll Hanover), Gray secured his 3,000th victory with conditioned trotter Conway Cruiser (Conway Hall).

Gray, currently in the top five in the driver standings at the Spa, is in his first full year driving here. Conway Cruiser was the race’s 1-5 favorite and scored in 1:59.

Congratulations to Shawn Gray on victory number 3,000!

Live racing continues on Thursday night at Saratoga with a first post time of 7:05 p.m.