Hamm Reaches Career Win 1,000

Trainer Tim Hamm, best known for developing the grade II stakes-winning sprinter Too Much Bling, hit a personal milestone when he saddled his 1,000th career winner Nov. 2. Blingitonagain captured the seventh race Wednesday at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course to give Hamm his milestone win.

Hamm, a 50-year-old Warren, Ohio resident has primarily competed in Ohio and Pennsylvania with consistent success. The conditioner, who began his career more than two decades ago, has seen his runners earn more than $1 million in each of the past 10 years, including 2016 in which he has 57 victories and $1.4 million in purse earnings. 

 

Hamm, who was joined by friends and family members for a special winner's circle gathering said, "My team, including understanding owners and dedicated staff, are the keys to my success."

Mark Loewe, vice president of Ohio racing for Penn National Gaming and Ed Vomacka, Mahoning Valley Race Course racing secretary, made the presentation. 

Owned in partnership by the trainer's Blazing Meadows Farm and Michael Friedman, Blingitonagain recorded his first win of the year and second overall from sixteen career starts. The winner's share of $15,180 boosted his lifetime bankroll past the $87,000 mark.

Sent to the front by jockey Irwin Rosendo, Blingitonagain set fractions of :23.02 and :46.85 and then responded when challenged at the top of the stretch by favored True all Along, eventually outfinishing that foe to win the $25,300 allowance race by a length. The Ohio-bred 3-year-old colt by Too Much Bling   rewarded his backers with a $15.40 win payoff.