Lebanon, OH — Trace Tetrick recorded his 7,000th career victory on Monday (April 10) at Miami Valley. The milestone win came in the 12th race behind Universal, Tetrick’s third winner on the program.

Trace Tetrick and his wife Sandy and daughter Chloe in the winner’s circle after he recorded his 7,000th career victory on Monday at Miami Valley. Conrad photo.

Tetrick got Universal away third in a quick :26.4 opening panel. He then launched a long first over attack through middle fractions of :56 and 1:23.1 before pulling away to a two length win in 1:51.1 as the mild 5-2 favorite.

Owner Adam Short trains the 4-year-old son of the prolific Ohio sire Downbytheseaside.

Tetrick is the perennial dash champion at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, but spends January through early May at Miami Valley, where he currently has a comfortable lead in the local dash derby. It would be Trace’s second Miami Valley title if he holds on to win it over Brett Miller and Dan Noble, who are chasing him for the 2023 crown.