I’ve really enjoyed it at this stage. “I sort of started the process with my visa before corona hit and I kind of had my heart set on being able to come over this year,” Todd said. It’s been great for years,” said McCarthy. McCarthy had been thinking about trying things in the U.S. for a while when he visited North America in 2019 to see his brother Andy race in the Breeders Crown at Woodbine at Mohawk Park. He was shutout on his first night at the Meadowlands, but the next night he made some noise winning four of the 13 races. The combination led to a giant payday for a handful of sharp players…. “I would have liked to have been over a little earlier in the year, but obviously things got slowed down. “I do my best to make the most of every race and I hope it works out,” Todd said. A LITTLE MORE: Todd McCarthy guided two longshots to victory lane during the sequence, leading to a single-ticket winner in the 20-cent Pick-5 that paid $43,916. “You see great drivers and they seem like they’ve got all day to make decisions on the racetrack. For a guy who didn’t arrive until four months ago, Todd McCarthy continues to impress in harness racing’s toughest driver colony ... OBRIGADO REPEATS, FUSCO SERIES BEGINS AT FREEHOLD . Going into this weekend’s racing, driver Todd McCarthy sits atop the Meadowlands’ Fall Meet standings with 30 wins. McCarthy earned his first triumph in the U.S. in his third start and added four more victories in his next 25 races. Todd knows his U.S. experience so far has been exceptionally good, and he can’t thank all the trainers — both expat and American — enough who have taken a chance on him. “That it happened, that didn’t shock me at all.”. “Australia was good to me. Something went wrong. “Australia was good to me. He talks about his early days, the influence of his family, and the horses who’ve shaped his career. McCarthy, 27, arrived from Down Under at the end of August and has made an immediate impact racing in the States, winning 11 times from 87 starts entering action Saturday. Not bad for the expat whose first drive at the mile oval was on Sept. 11. by Debbie Little Going into this weekend’s racing, driver Todd McCarthy sits atop the Meadowlands’ Fall Meet standings with 30 wins. It’s been great for years,” said McCarthy. “I can’t thank all the trainers enough for that. Each time I go out there, I’ve got as much knowledge as I can about the race and the horses in it and how I think the race is going to go.”. Website Design by eLink Design, Inc. A Lexington Web Design Company :: Hosted by Intelliwire, LLC, An Offsite Backup Company “It might sound a little corny but I love getting there especially at night time and you can see New York City in the background,” he added. The 27-year-old McCarthy … Not bad for the expat whose first drive at the mile oval was on Sept. 11. Local Sport BATHURST native and one of New Souths Wales’ leading drivers Todd McCarthy is risking his premiership lead for an experience of a life time. Andy moved to the U.S. in 2007 and has won more than 2,500 races, including August’s Hambletonian with Ramona Hill. I love going there every Friday and Saturday night. … Dunn and Todd McCarthy both won three on the card, as the top two in the Fall-Meet driver standings upped their respective win totals to 46 and 40. Site contents may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Watching his brother Andy win four Breeders Crown trophies last October at Woodbine Mohawk Park helped convince McCarthy to do it in 2020. For a guy who didn’t arrive until four months ago, Todd McCarthy continues to impress in harness racing’s toughest driver colony. The 27-year-old McCarthy continued to do good things since his arrival from Australia, winning four times on the Friday night card at The Meadowlands. :: And that’s a pretty tough ask, trotting fillies.”. He has never celebrated Thanksgiving before, but the timing couldn’t be better since he truly has so much to be thankful for. Todd’s win with the Daley-trained Anoka Hanover in the $451,800 Goldsmith Maid for 2-year-old trotting fillies last Saturday night put the driver at the top of the Big M standings, one in front of Dexter Dunn, who won four stakes races on that same night. Todd arrived Stateside at the end of August, somewhat delayed by COVID-19. “I’ve been overwhelmed by the support, that people have been willing to put me down and give me a shot,” McCarthy said. Guests include Andy McCarthy, Mike Wilder, and Dave Little. I’ve got a visa that allows me to stay for some time, so I’m planning on sticking around for quite a while.”. McCarthy recently relocated to North America f Down Under driver has huge weekend of racing. McCarthy recently relocated to North America from Sydney Australia to further pursue his harness driving career. Todd said the most important thing he’s learned about racing at the Meadowlands is patience. I’m doing my very best to educate myself. But later in the month McCarthy, with his family in tow, will head to Sweden for the World Drivers … BATHURST native Todd McCarthy registered a slice of history at Globe Derby on Saturday night. “The most amazing part of it is [Todd] really hasn’t driven young trotters before,” Daley said. If you are vision impaired or have some other impairment covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to using this website, please contact raryan@playmeadowlands.com His accomplishments Down Under included winning the 2016 Australasian Young Drivers Championship and multiple New South Wales state and metropolitan premiership driving titles. “To me, it’s a pretty special place to be racing horses.”. Down Under harness racing driver Todd McCarthy had an outstanding two nights at the Meadowlands in New Jersey over Friday and Saturday nights race meetings. Down Under harness driver Todd McCarthy had an outstanding two nights of racing at the Meadowlands in New Jersey over Friday and Saturday nights race meetings. “Probably after the Breeders Crown last year I started putting a few plans in place to make the move. McCarthy, 27, arrived from Down Under at the end of August and has made an immediate impact racing in the States, winning 11 times from 87 starts entering action Saturday. McCarthy is the younger brother of top drivers Luke and Andy McCarthy and son of highly regarded trainer John McCarthy. I was fortunate enough to be able to get over last week and it’s all worked out. “I think I’m most proud of the consistency,” said McCarthy, who started driving in 2010. In my eyes, I think that’s a pretty great asset to have on your side.”, Todd was fortunate enough to secure a visa that will allow him to stay in the U.S. for a few years and would be extendable if necessary. Elkton, MD – Post Time with Mike and Mike is proud to announce the show’s lineup for Thursday, August 6th, 2020, at 10:30 AM. “Learning to just feel like you’ve got a little more time, sometimes,” he said. HEADED OVERSEAS: Talented reinsman Todd McCarthy will head to Canada this week and is looking forward to driving … “And not long after, I had a few winners come with it, so it was an amazing start for me in North America.”. Trainer Noel Daley has known Todd since he was a kid and thought the driver was something special the first time he saw him in the sulky. “I said to a friend of mine, a very smart judge in the game, real early in the piece, ‘You watch, this guy’s going to be a top five or six driver within 12 months.’ And he said ‘No.’ And I said, ‘You watch.’ “I’m happily surprised for him that it’s happened this quick,” Daley said. My last couple seasons Down Under have been fantastic as far as the Grand Circuit goes, winning a lot of races. McCarthy, 27, arrived from Down Under at the end of August and has made an immediate impact racing in the States, winning 11 times from 87 starts entering action Saturday. Following in Andy’s ever-growing footsteps might seem daunting, but Todd is grateful for his brother’s support. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- January 8, 2020 -- For a guy who didn’t arrive until four months ago, Todd McCarthy continues to impress in harness racing’s toughest driver colony. Watching his brother Andy win four Breeders Crown trophies last October at Woodbine Mohawk Park helped convince McCarthy to do it in 2020. “It's more for cricket and rugby league,” he says. Over here, I’ve had to start from scratch. “If anything, he’s made it easier for me; he’s done all the hard yards,” he said. Welcome to Equibase.com, your official source for horse racing results, mobile racing data, statistics as well as all other horse racing and thoroughbred racing information. By emerging triumphant against a host of the nation’s best drivers, McCarthy … He represented Australia at the 2019 World Driving Championship and counts the Inter Dominion as his top victory. “It was a good head start for me where I didn’t have to worry about going home any time soon,” Todd said. And Fair World Magazine :: Todd McCarthy wins four at Big M For a guy who didn’t arrive until four months ago, Todd McCarthy continues to impress in harness racing’s toughest driver colony. Over the past several years, harness racing driver Todd McCarthy contemplated leaving his native Australia to continue his career in North America. McCarthy’s father, John, is a highly regarded trainer in Australia and brothers Luke and Andy are top drivers. “He wouldn’t have driven more than a handful tops of young trotters before he came here. Watching his brother Andy … “The timing (for this move) was perfect for me.”. “I was the top driver at Menangle Racetrack in Sydney for the last five years. 19. That definitely was motivating. Adjusting to new horses and new drivers are McCarthy’s biggest challenges. TODD MCCARTHY Seeking fame and fortune in the U.S. August 26, 2020 National Trotguide FROM a youngster who once preferred to be out riding motor bikes – to a prominent harness racing driver about to embark on an international career, Todd McCarthy has covered a lot of territory in the past 10 years. He notched his first stakes triumph with Marloe Hanover in a division of the Pennsylvania All-Stars. “My plan is to stay. He’s pointed me in the right direction, that’s for sure.” (Ken Weingartner/USTA), Advertising Rates & Information For: That isn’t something you do as a harness driver. It’s been great for years,” said McCarthy. The 27-year-old McCarthy continued to do good things since his arrival from Australia, winning … “I’ve met so many people this first week, even though covid has made things a little difficult. “I was the top driver at Menangle Racetrack in Sydney for the last five years. Driver, Harness Racing, Harness Racing Podcast, John Tapp, Podcast, Sky Racing Sydney harness racing fans are familiar with Todd McCarthy’s meteoric rise in a few short years. That sort of made me think that this is the place to be. I’m really enjoying it at the moment and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.”. He had issues; Linda Toscano told us so. December 8, 2017: With the eyes of the harness racing world on him this past summer, Canada's James MacDonald rose to the occasion and captured the 2017 World Driving Championship on home soil. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. Harness: Profile of driver Todd McCarthy Editor Derick Giwner sat down with driver Todd McCarthy to discuss life and racing. “He’s thrown a few contacts my way and gotten me a little bit of work. “I’ve got to say, since being here in America, it’s been my favorite track to race at, The Meadowlands. “I find myself watching a lot of replays and reading a lot of programs. Watching his brother Andy win four Breeders Crown trophies last October at Woodbine Mohawk Park helped convince McCarthy to do it in 2020. A take-no-prisoners Todd McCarthy drive shot Kevin Pizzuto’s pacer to the lead in the early stages and with a 26.2-second third quarter and a track record smashing 1:53.9 mile rate he broke their hearts to salute in style. It was definitely motivating for me to get over.”. Let It Ride N was sold this week but will retain Nifty Norman and Todd McCarthy will drive. “I’ve always wanted to come, it was just a matter of time when I was going to be able to make the move,” McCarthy said. “I think seeing the success that [Andy] had there was obviously a big push for me to make the move,” Todd said. Remember Chapter Seven was slow coming back in 2011 after a strong 2-year-old season and was heading to the Hambletonian. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. It’s been fantastic. Luke spent part of 2009 in North America and is best remembered for driving Muscle Hill to victory in the World Trotting Derby. “As a kid growing up, you think of the Meadowlands, that for me has always been the pinnacle of harness racing, so to be able to get there and actually have a few drives, it was pretty surreal,” Todd said. McCarthy, the regular driver of Ramona Hill, will talk about the filly’s chances in the upcoming Hambletonian at The Meadowlands on Saturday. “Australia was good to me. Courtesy Harness Racing Australia | Driver Todd McCarthy. It’s a weird time to be meeting people and making new relationships because you don’t get to see everyone’s face. Over the past several years, driver Todd McCarthy contemplated leaving his native Australia to continue his career in North America. And the 27 year old wasted little time in finding the winner’s circle, posting five victories in his first 28 starts. Harness Racing Australia announces that current Australian driving champion, Todd McCarthy was selected as Australia’s representative. TODD McCARTHY WINS 4 AT BIG M . Please check your entries and try again. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Todd’s accomplishments Down Under included winning the 2016 Australasian Young Drivers Championship and multiple New South Wales state and metropolitan premiership driving titles. All copyrights reserved. Both Brian Sears and Tim Tetrick rose to the top at the Big M quickly, but unlike McCarthy, they had been established elsewhere in the U.S. before going there. … HarnessRacing.com Over the past several years, driver Todd McCarthy contemplated leaving his native Australia to continue his career in North America. “For me it was pretty awesome to be there on that night. The 27-year-old McCarthy continued to do good things since his arrival from Australia, winning four times on the Friday night card at The Meadowlands. “I honestly thought when I came over here that I’d be picking up a drive here or there and I’d be doing it pretty tough there for a while. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. McCarthy is not the first driver to come to the Meadowlands and make their presence felt, but to do it so fast may be a first. Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment - 1 Racetrack Drive - East Rutherford, NJ 07073 - Call us at (201) THE-BIGM. “Initially, I wanted to come in March, early April, but (the pandemic) slowed things down. Editor Derick Giwner sat down with driver Todd McCarthy to discuss life and racing. “I was the top driver at Menangle Racetrack in Sydney for the last five years. Even in a more advanced age, Obrigado's class continues to shine through. Over the past several years, driver Todd McCarthy contemplated leaving his native Australia to continue his career in North America. The Horse Race Insider is a privately owned magazine. “Back home, you sort of know most horses and have an idea how they race. Todd McCarthy never thought he would represent Australia. But I think just the timing, the way that things worked out, was that Andy was away and he was able to recommend me and at the same time there was also a handful of great drivers that were away for stakes races and I probably just arrived at the best possible time that I could have.”. “I’ve had a lot of great support from trainers and that’s something I’m proud of as well. SUBSCRIBE NOW TO HARNESS RACING UPDATE FOR FREE, DOWNLOAD THE MOST RECENT EDITION OF HARNESS RACING UPDATE, Incredible timing helped Todd McCarthy have instant success at the Meadowlands. I’ve got to give Andy a huge shout out there. Todd McCarthy wins four at the Big M EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - For a guy who didn't arrive until four months ago, Todd McCarthy continues to impress in harness racing's toughest driver colony.The 27-year-old McCarthy continued to do good things since his arrival from Australia, winn For a guy who didn’t arrive until four months ago, Todd McCarthy continues to impress in harness racing’s toughest driver colony stateside. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – For a second straight night, harness racing driver Todd McCarthy had the hot hand, and for a second straight week, action in The Meadowlands’ 20-cent Pick-5 was huge. The distinction is awarded by the experts in the HRA Executive Office and only the very best drivers in the country are considered for the award. Todd, 27, arrived with a resume that included winning the 2018 Inter Dominion and being the top driver at Menangle Racetrack in Sydney for five years, but now he was going to be taking on the big boys at the mecca of harness racing. Harness Racing Weekend Preview “Bet with your head, not over it.” He’s given me pointers on what to do and not to do. McCarthy is not the first driver to come to the Meadowlands and make their presence felt, but to do it so fast may be a first. That’s been a little bit tricky. Dakota Jack (8) Todd Mccarthy Meadowlands 7; Daltair De Kirva (6) S. Stéfano Cagnes-sur-Mer 4; Danadona (8) F. Torralba Carrère PMU 6; Dance Traveler (3) Douglas W. Chappell Cal-expo Harness 6; Dancing Chick (6) Amy Day Goulburn 6; Dancing Destiny (9) Gerald Almodovar Charles Town 3; Dancing Jack (6) Holly Watson Mount Barker 3 The global coronavirus pandemic put his plans on hold for several months, but McCarthy finally was able to complete his move last week. “I got to drive qualifiers [on Sept. 5 and 12] first so that was good to get a feel for the track,” he said. Horseman Hightstown, NJ — Over the past several years, driver Todd McCarthy contemplated leaving his native Australia to continue his career in North America. Barn changes. “I’ve been watching for a long time, but you’ve got to be here and driving in races to really pick that up,” McCarthy said. © 2021 Horseman Publishing Co., Lexington KY, All Rights Reserved. Really, I was probably pretty lucky in hindsight that I only got pushed back a few months.”. I’ve joked around that once we take our masks off, I probably won’t recognize people.”. Watching his brother Andy win four Breeders Crown trophies last October at Woodbine Mohawk Park helped convince McCarthy to do it in 2020. Maybe not vitally important to the bettor, but let them know. That’s been pretty cool. Anoka Hanover has been the top horse this year for driver Todd McCarthy.
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