George Brennan became just the 11th North American driver to reach the milestone of 11,000 career wins thanks to a 1:55 tally with Jose Godinez trainee Dibaba N in Wednesday night's (June 30) fifth race at Yonkers Raceway.
Brennan came into the program with 10,998 trips to the winner's circle, and made his total 10,999 after a 1:56.3 decision with Scott DiDomenico trainee Party Queen in the third dash on the card. Two races later came the big prize, as Brennan tipped Dibaba N two-wide from the pocket on the final turn, and she drew off after passing leader Amanderosa to win by 1-1/2 lengths.
The 54-year-old driver shared top honours in the standings at Yonkers Raceway in 2019 with Jason Bartlett, and he has also been the top dog across the river at the Meadowlands during his career. He was second to Bartlett at Yonkers in the COVID-19 shortened 2020 Yonkers season, and he is currently second to Jordan Stratton at the Westchester oval this year.
His best year to date overall came in 2011, when he finished second nationally in both wins (753) and earnings ($14,530,682). He has finished in the top 25 in driving wins in 10 of the last 11 years, and his charges have banked over $187.8 million, placing him eighth all time.
(Yonkers Raceway)