On Wednesday, December 2 at Monticello Raceway, reinsman Bruce Aldrich Jr. recorded his 6000th career driving victory.
Aldrich’s milestone win came aboard Unimpeachable, a two-year-old Artiscape filly that led all the way and posted a two-length victory in 2:01.
The milestone was hit during a rain-soaked day where three drivers had individual hat tricks. Aldrich finished the day with three wins, as did James Devaux and Kyle DiBenedetto, the latter of which is just a dozen wins away from his 6000th win, aswell.
Aldrich started the day by winning both halves of the Daily Double, but then DiBenedetto and Devaux went on their own hot streak to keep Aldrich at bay.
After he recorded his milestone win, Aldrich was welcomed by many well-wishers in the winner’s circle. “I am so happy that I got the win at Monticello Raceway, I have so many fond memories here,” said Aldrich, adding, “I would have been here sooner if I had driven my father’s horse in the in the fourth race, but I drove another mount and Kyle won with him!”
Aldrich is a longtime regular and favourite of Monticello Raceway. His has driven at the track for years alongside his idol and mentor, Billy ‘Zeke’ Parker. Over the course of his career, Aldrich has driven his mounts to over $21.6 million in purse earnings.
(Monticello)