Stun Gun fires French driver Joret to maiden US triumph

Corbin, KY…October 25, 2026…The United Stares Harness Driving Club (USHDC) Sunday feature at Cumberland Run went to it’s newest member driver, the French native Gregoire Joret, who guided owner-trainer Ron Vandervort’s Stun Gun to a stunning 3 1/2 length win in 1:54.4.

Joret, now implanted in New Jersey, won his “maiden” race here in the U.S.A. by guiding this eight-year-old son of Always B Miki to the handy win, despite the fact that he was outside the entire route through hot fractions early but, nonetheless, had plenty of room to spare at the wire

Mankat, with Adarryl Gates, Jr. in the bike, was second while Caviart Stoney, handled by Roy Marohn, finished third.

Marlboro Seelster was next for Matthew Wilson while Mistertenahkey held on for the nickel.

Indeed, Mistertenahkey,, leaving from the outside post eight, won an early battle with Caviart Stoney and took the field to a hot opener of :27.3. with Mankat next and Stun Gun on a double-bubble early binge going around Shadow Cat into fourth.

At the half in L56.3, Stun Gun moved along side Mistertenahkey and battled with that one until wearing him down just a stride or two prior to the third station in 1:25.

Turning for home Stun Gun and Mankato also got into a bit of a war…but only briefly as Star Gun drew off once they straightened away.

The win was the second of the year for Stun Guin in 16 starts, vaulting his 2026 earnings to $32,748 and $129,611 career-wise.

The USHDC provides valued charitable contributions to worthy 501-C-3 organizations benefitting local and national charities as their members donate 100% of their earnings driving in these races to charity,..and they have done this for the past three decades.

Racing continues at Cumberland Run through November 10 special Stakes events highlighting their racing programs.

 

By John Berry for the USHDC