Long Reaches 1,000 Win Plateau

Wayne Long celebrates his 1,000th career driving win
Published: July 6, 2024 08:47 pm EDT

Horseman Wayne Long drove the 1,000th winner of his career on Friday, July 5 during a two-day Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes meet at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Meadville.

Long, 40, guided the two-year-old pacing colt PHR to his first career victory in 2:05 for his milestone win. The Heston Blue Chip-Escape Girl filly is trained and owned by former NFL player Oscar Johnson Jr.

The milestone victory was among four trips to the winner's circle that Wayne Long made on the day. He has career earnings of more than $5.3 million.

(With files from Meadows Standardbred Owners Association, Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association & Pennsylvania Fair Harness Horsemen’s Association)

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