Dover: Berry picks up his 5,000th driving win on Wednesday

Pat Berry achieved a driving milestone by winning his 5,000th career race at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday, March 11.

Berry (50) worked out a perfect journey aboard Showmemagic in the second race at Bally’s Dover for owner/trainer Bobby Glassmeyer.

Berry started driving as a 17-year-old racing at the County Fairs in Illinois. In 1995 he began driving full-time at Maywood Park, Sportsman Park, Balmoral Park and Fairmount Park. Later Berry and his wife Traci, who also trains and owns horses, left Illinois for the east coast. They settled in Delaware and race mainly at Bally’s Dover and Harrington Raceway.

After the race, Berry was asked who has been an influence on his racing career: “My family, especially my uncle Randy Jacobs, were a big influence on my racing career. It was great that I won with a Bobby Glassmeyer horse (Showmemagic). Bobby Glassmeyer was also a great influence on me.

“She’s been with me throughout our journey,” cited Berry, giving credit to his wife.

-edited release (Dover)