Natural Herbie

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Pompano Open To Natural Herbie

Natural Herbie, owned, trained and driven by Verlin Yoder, took top honours in Pompano Park's featured $11,000 Open Handicap Trot on Monday night covering the mile in a personal season best 1:54.4.

Natural Herbie Scores At Pompano

On a chilly Monday evening (March 21) in south Florida, Verlin Yoder's Natural Herbie overcame a second-tier post and a somewhat lackluster beginning to score a narrow victory in Pompano Park's $16,50...

Yoder Discusses Natural Herbie

October 09, 2015

Verlin Yoder, the man behind Natural Herbie, has said that his star Here Comes Herbie gelding had been fighting a bit of a bug recently, but that he hopes the five-year-old is on the right track headi...

Field Set For $1M International Trot

September 22, 2015

The field has been finalized for Yonkers Raceway’s $1 million International Trot, set for the afternoon of Saturday, October 10.

Maple Leaf Trot, Trotting Classic Set

September 15, 2015

The bright lights will be shining on the finest trotters Saturday night at Mohawk Racetrack for the $2.7-million Maple Leaf Trot and Canadian Trotting Classic card.

Artspeak Sets Simcoe Stakes Record

September 12, 2015

Tony Alagna trainee Artspeak turned in a career-best performance of 1:48.2 to win the Simcoe Stakes on Saturday night at Mohawk Racetrack. Saturday's card also featured three Champlain Stakes and the ...

“I Can’t Sneak Up On Them Anymore”

August 04, 2015

A year ago, Verlin Yoder and Natural Herbie arrived at Meadowlands Racetrack on Hambletonian Day as unknowns. By the time 2014 came to an end, they were fan favourites.

Natural Herbie Triumphs In Hoosier Invite

Natural Herbie made it two wins in a row at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino as he captured the featured event of the evening, a $21,000 Invitational Trot, on Friday, June 26.

Lady Blitz Upsets Debuting Natural Herbie

As one of only two mares in a talented field of seven, Lady Blitz pulled a stunning upset over her male counterparts in the featured event of the evening, a $21,000 Invitational Trot, at Hoosier Park ...

Verlin Yoder Profiled

November 11, 2014

The Indianapolis Star has run an article which profiles horseman Verlin Yoder, who recently captured Yonkers Raceway’s $250,000 International Trot Preview Invitational with Natural Herbie.

All Bets Off Captures Messenger; Nuncio Takes Yonkers Trot

October 25, 2014

All Bets Off was never challenged on his way to winning Saturday’s $500,000 Messenger Stakes for three-year-old pacers at Yonkers Raceway, Nuncio won Saturday’s $500,000 Yonkers Trot for three-year-ol...

Bigtown Hero Wins Ewart Memorial

September 27, 2014

Bigtown Hero rallied wide around the final turn and kicked home to win the $200,000 Jim Ewart Memorial Invitational Pace on Ohio Super Night, the richest night of Standardbred racing in the state, Sat...

From Factory Work To The Big M

August 05, 2014

"I had no expectations. I drove the horse all his life, and I like the horse, and it’s in his hands, not mine. I was excited to be there that day. He was going to show me if he was going to go faster ...