1,000 wins for Josh Kash

On Jan. 14, 2006, Keith Kash Jr. received the Peter Haughton Memorial Award for the top up-and-coming driver in Ohio. On Saturday, March 17, 2007, he drove his 1,000th winner behind Shining Art for owner David Slyman of Richfield, Ohio, at Buffalo Raceway.

Nicknamed “Josh”, this 27–year-old Ohioan was especially pleased that family members were here to witness the special occasion.

“Glad to have my family, especially my mom, here to see this,” said Kash. “I had a really good week and had some horses in good spots.”

Leaving from the pylons in the field of eight, Kash and Shining Art let Spirit Of Osborne and driver Kevin Cummings take the lead heading to the quarter pole, which they reached in :29.4. Not content with being second, Kash and Shining Art quickly retook the lead and never looked back as the 5-year-old Real Artist gelding registered a two-length win in 2:01.2 over second-place finishers Dudley Doright and reinsman Jim Morrill Jr. Longshot Dale Junior (Vern Smith) came in the show spot.

“It was really nice to hit the milestone with a stable horse,” said a jubilant Kash. “I owe a lot to my dad, who drives in Ohio and has 1,400 wins. That’s my next target, I’m trying to catch him and have some bragging rights. He was a big influence in my life. He’s my best friend.”

When asked about the future Kash replied, “I’m still thinking about going east. I really enjoyed the few times I raced at Yonkers this year.”

The $1,650 share of the winning purse put Shining Art’s season's bankroll at $5,001 and $16,125 lifetime. He paid $2.60 to win as the prohibitive choice in the betting. John Dunlap is the trainer. (Buffalo)

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