Deaton engineers Fred’s Dream Girl victory

Northfield, Ohio…July 27, 2026…Given a crafty drive by Ryan Deaton, Fred’s Dream Girl, scored a handy harness racing victory in the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) feature at Northfield Park on Sunday (July 26).

The nine-year-old daughter of Team Six took top honors in 1:57.1, leaving Manhattenup No Ice and driver Edward Miller a fast closing second, three-parts-of-a-length away at the line.

Game On Girls, teamed up with Lauren Harmon, survived a somewhat rough beginning, settled down and rallied late to finish third, a scant nose the best of Esteso, who threatened around the final bend but finished fourth. Knicknack Hanover closed fastest of all in the field to pick up the nickel for Eric Miller.

As the wings folded, Bluebird Revival (post 2) was away alertly under the direction of Eli Swatyzentruber and along with Supreme Rockette (post 5), driven by Susan Miller and these two were one-two at a quick :28 opener with Fred’s Dream Girl (post 4) third after her quick start to find a cozy spot in third.

Just a few strides after that opener, Deaton sent his mare brushing from three lengths off the pace to the top and gave her a heads-up breather to a :57.4 half, with Estero the first one out and moving forward from fourth.

The pace quickened a bit on the backside as Bluebird Revival remained in the garden spot with Esteso alongside in third.

Once straightened away, Fred’s Dream Girl had enough of a comfortable lead to handily hold off Manhattenup No Ice.

FRED’S DREAM GIRL REPLAY

In a post-race interview, driven Ryan Deaton said, “She’s a very good mare, tries hard and gives all she’s got every start.

“I was between them when we started so I just settled in third and, after those two others finished their battle early, I kinda knew I wouldn’t face any challenges making the top and my mare did the rest.

“She’s very handy and Cory (trainer Kreiser) had her in a very good spot this week.”

Fred’s Dream Girl won for the sixth time this year in 22 starts this season, vaulting lifetime earnings over the milestone $250,000 mark—by $418—$44,368 this semester.

Trainer Kreiser trains the mare for owner Amber Najor and, just recently, went over the $10 million plateau in training purses.

As the 11 to 10 favorite, Fred’s Dream Girl paid her faithful $4.20 to win.

GLADA, whose members donate all of their earnings from driving in their events for charitable causes, is well-known for their philanthropic ways in the area of re-homing retired horses and training them for therapeutic usage with children and adults.

Their charitable donations have benefitted community and national interests for over three decades.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by John Berry, for GLADA