McNair Makes It A Million Plus 100
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A few weeks ago, 18-year-old Guelph teen Doug McNair became the youngest driver in the history of harness racing to reach $1 million in career earnings.
On Monday, December 15, he surpassed another milestone, marking the 100th driving win of his rookie season. The victory came aboard five-year-old pacer Waterside Matters in race seven at Western Fair Raceway in London, ON.
McNair scored 29 of those 100 wins at his hometown track, Grand River Raceway in Elora, ON.
In 2007, at the infancy of his emerging career as a harness driver, Doug McNair wasn’t even sufficiently licensed to compete in a young guns race staged at Grand River Raceway to spotlight the sport’s up-and-coming drivers.
One year later, on August 4, 2008, he won the track’s signature event — the $300,000 Battle of Waterloo. The younger McNair executed a masterful drive to pilot his father’s horse, Trail Boss, to a half-length finish over hard-closing runner-up Josh Seelster.
Trainer Gregg McNair co-owns the homebred colt with his mother, Doug’s grandmother, Gwendolyn McNair. The $150,000 payday for the McNair family marks their first victory in the 11-year history of the Battle of Waterloo.
(Grand River Raceway)
Doug - We are in Florida
Doug - We are in Florida keeping away from the snow. I always knew you would do well. And always remember the stong minded young lad that lived next door to us. My wife and I are so happy for you. If you ever get up north in the summer come and see us. Good luck in your future career in racing.
Bud Davis
Congrats Doug on your great
Congrats Doug on your great accomplishment!
enjoy the holidays with your family & friends
Stay Humble & kind most of all little guy!
Hey man great job.. Keep it
Hey man great job.. Keep it up ur on a good roll
way to go Doug. It was a
way to go Doug. It was a thrill for me to take my kids to the races let alone have a career that is going great. Your family must be so proud of you. Keep up the good work.
Doug, this is a year to
Doug, this is a year to remember and I am sure you will have many more as your DAD will continue to bring along these type of horses on a yearly basis- enjoy the HOLIDAY SEASON and continued GOOD LUCK in your chosen field.
Blaine Gregan,
Moncton, NB
well done dougie,keep your
well done dougie,keep your head on your shoulders ,you have a great teacher!