NEAHDC finished off a remarkable season

The New England Amateur Harness Drivers Club with membership totaling 26, that competes weekly at the Plainridge Racecourse, Plainville, MA just completed their 2016 harness racing season on Monday, November 28, 2016 on an extremely high-note.

The club held 36 races with purses totaling $166,000.00 and averaged $4,628. The last two races of the season highlighted the year by having the lower class race for $15,000 and the higher class racing for $20,000. Those total figures show an increase of 56% in total purses and an increase of 35% in the number of races.

Club President Bill Abdelnour, a dedicated harness horse owner, trainer, and driver summed up the year this way, " The club had such a rewarding season that they continued to donate to the charities of the previous years and were able to add a few more new charities to help benefit them. It`s such a real good feeling to watch the drivers put on such a professional effort in their races."

A big thanks goes out to The Penn/National Management Team for all their help, a special thank you goes out to Plainridge Racecourse General Manager Stephen O`Toole, the great condition races that Race Secretary Paul Verrette made available, Track Announcer Len Calderone, the Presiding Judge and his associate judges, and therest of the Penn/National Staff.

The leading point getters for the clubwere:

First Place Winner: Dan Tuccillo of Prospect, CT 172 points

Second Place: Eric Davis of Hartly, DE 166 points

Third Place: Jim Tomaso of Rehoboth, MA 140 points

We wish all harness racing fans, who come tothe track to watch and bet the races, a wonderful holiday season and most importantly a happy and very healthy new year. We looked forward to seeing you next year on April 10, 2017 ……… " When the starter calls the pacers "

By Bob Lieberman