9/7-8 (PID): Presque Isle Mile, McDermott; PID Masters S. (G2)

[Calzone Lord]

Mark McDermott was the longtime executive director of the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association.

No idea why they would name an open 2yo stakes race after him -- but half of the stakes races are named after politicians and golf events...so, good choice I suppose.

The lady who is the dining room host introduced Steve Asmussen to Presque Isle Downs director of racing in the clubhouse a few years ago --- the PID director of racing said "Nice to meet you Steve -- what is it that you do again?"

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Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

Mark McDermott was the longtime executive director of the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association.

No idea why they would name an open 2yo stakes race after him -- but half of the stakes races are named after politicians and golf events...so, good choice I suppose.

The lady who is the dining room host introduced Steve Asmussen to Presque Isle Downs director of racing in the clubhouse a few years ago --- the PID director of racing said "Nice to meet you Steve -- what is it that you do again?"

That is a good one!