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Aaron Merriman wrapped up another superb season at MGM Northfield Park in 2023 with 590 winner’s circle trips from 2,434 starts to collect his seventh straight driving title and 12th overall at MGM Northfield Park.

Northfield, OH -- Treacherous Penny (Captaintreacherous) returned to winning ways on Saturday (December 23) night with a gutsy harness racing victory in the $18,000 co-featured Filly and Mare distaff at MGM Northfield Park. Aaron Merriman wasted no time putting the Treacherous Penny, a 3-year-old filly , on the lead, clearing inside rivals easily through the opening

Treacherous Penny returned to winning ways on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 23 with a gutsy victory in the $18,000 co-featured Filly and Mare Open Handicap Pace at MGM Northfield Park.

Sparrow Hanover thwarted challengers throughout the mile and prevailed in Thursday's feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, an $11,500 Conditioned Pace.

Entering Sunday night (Dec. 17), Joggingtothebank, had already had an impressive season with more than $100,000 in earnings; he continued to shine bright, jogging to his fourth win in five starts in the $18,000 Open Handicap Trot at MGM Northfield Park.

Think Of Galaxies and driver Chris Lems worked out a perfect trip from post three to score a thrilling victory in the $18,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap Pace at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday, Dec. 16.

Trainer Ron Burke swept both featured events at MGM Northfield Park on Sunday, Dec. 10 with Tequila Talkin scoring his 50th career victory in the $18,000 Open Trot and Night Shadow rallying from off the pace to win the $18,000 Open Pace.

On Tuesday, Nov. 28, Ron Burke added another record to his Hall of Fame resume by becoming the first trainer to win 1,100 races in a single season.

According to the betting board, Cool Kate was an absolute cinch to win the $25,000 Halloween Series Final, but Lady With No Fear had other ideas, getting the perfect trip and scoring a monumental upset at MGM Northfield Park on Sunday (Nov. 26) evening.

Northfield, OH -- According to the betting board, Cool Kate was an absolute cinch to win the $25,000 Halloween Series Final, but 18-1 Lady With No Fear (Fear The Dragon) had other ideas, getting the perfect trip and scoring a monumental harness racing upset at MGM Northfield Park on Sunday (November 26) evening. With a