30 January 2018 | Trots Media
Owners and trainers looking for a little divine intervention on Hunter Cup night have had their prayers answered with the news that star American driver David Miller is ready and able to pick up catch drives.
Affectionately known as ‘Purple Jesus’, Miller is a Hall Of Fame driver in the U.S. who has driven more than 12,000 winners and accrued more than $222 million in stakes.
Victorian fans will be well aware of his family’s reputation in the sport too given his cousin Brett Miller was in Australia for the World Drivers Championships 18 months ago and set the sand alight with a blazing track record at Echuca during the series.
David Miller has travelled abroad before to drive in Europe but has mostly spent his time in the US where he has become a legend of the sport winning America’s biggest race, The Little Brown Jug, on three occasions.
And for those that aren’t aware, Miller partnered with Always B Miki to pace the fastest time ever recorded – 1:46.0 – in the Red Mile at Kentucky in 2016.
Always B Miki is likely to make his mark here too given he is currently available to Australian breeders through Alabar Stud.
Having already had success in New Zealand whilst holidaying across the ditch, trainers can call the racing office if they have a suitable drive for Miller at Melton on Saturday night.
Approved By Dean Baring www.harnessbred.com
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