Abbatiello Captures 1,000th Lifetime Win

Published: May 19, 2011 03:40 pm EDT

On Thursday, May 19, driver Eric Abbatiello captured lifetime win number 1,000 at Freehold Raceway

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In the third race on the card, Abbatiello pulled away from the field while guiding Talented Jon to reach the milestone.

Abbatiello, who began his career in 1997, enjoyed his best years in 2007 with 167 wins and 2008 for money won with $1,673,451.

Eric’s father, Carmine, was inducted into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 1985. He recorded over $50 million in career earnings and 7,000 career wins.

(Freehold Raceway)

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