Dover, DE — Driver Tim Tetrick and trainer Crissy Crissman-Bier achieved leading driver and trainer awards following the 2024-2025 live harness racing season at Bally’s Dover.
Tetrick started 621 times and earned 188 driving victories, 109 second place finishes and was third 82 times. His UDR rating was .444 and winning percentage over 30%. His drives accounted $2,331,093 in purses earned.
Tetrick, when asked regarding his success at Bally’s Dover this season, stated, “I wanted to thank the owners and trainers for the opportunity to drive their horses.”
He also gave props to his fellow horsemen: “I’ve been competing against a great driver and trainer colony all year. Winning isn’t easy at Bally’s Dover.”
Crissy Crissman-Bier won her first leading trainer crown at Bally’s Dover this season. She achieved the same feat at Harrington Raceway during their 2024 race meet.
Unlike Tetrick, her leading trainer crown was decided on the final day of live racing. Her horses started 331 times with 68 wins, 47 second place finishes and 32 third place finishes. Her UTR rating was .317 and she had a 20.5% winning percentage. She earned $706,000 in purses.
When asked to sum up her success at Bally’s Dover, she said: “I have to thank my husband Sean; he has been great. His hard work allows me to spend more time with the kids.”
She also cited her dad, Chuck Crissman Jr., as a major impact on her racing career.