by Todd Brown, for the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association

Columbus, OH — The pacing track record at the Madison County Fair was last broken in 2000 when Heavenly Sahbra paced a mile in 1:57.2. Since 2000, two others have tied that mark, but that record fell on the second day of racing when Bourbon St Hanover finished his mile in a blistering 1:57.1 for driver Jeff Lieberman.

He was sent to the front right off the gate and never turned back as he opened up his lead to as many as five lengths by the finish. This record was broken during Sunday’s (July 10) featured race, the William “Doc” McMillen Memorial, which was a 4-year-old and older Open Pace that had a purse of $4,000.

Saturday’s racing was highlighted by Devan Miller with A J Corbelli winning the Ohio Ladies Pace in 1:57.4 in a very competitive race. Second place was taken by Always A Tiger driven by Tabatha Canarr.

During both days of racing fans were involved in a big way as pari-mutuels were more than double from last year to this year at the Madison County Fair. Those in attendance also received many opportunities to win prizes such as free T-shirts, Little Brown Jug tickets, and the Racing with the Stars exhibit.

Other grandstand highlights included teenager Erica Edmonds who was the “Fan of the Day.” She was interviewed and received other prizes for her passionate display of excitement for the horse races.

Special thanks out to Rob Mason and crew in getting the London track in such great shape to get fast miles on both days of racing.