Chief Stipe Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Champion New Zealand reinsman Dexter Dunn has received more support than he could have dreamed of on his venture in to North America. Dunn has worked his way in to the top bracket of drivers in the New Jersey harness racing scene since arriving there in August. He told American media personality Heather Vitale in a recent interview the support of the North American trainers and drivers has boosted his success. “I have had great support from trainers and drivers over here, helping me out and giving me tips and telling me where I am going wrong and what not to do.” “There is a long list of names that have been unbelievably supportive of me.” “It has been better than I have expected by a mile.” Dexter Dunn has cemented himself in the top tier of North American drivers this year. Photo: Meadowlands Racing. Dunn sits in 22nd position on this year’s US Trotting drivers premiership with 63 wins from 455 drives. Those wins have brought in more than $800,000 in stakes. That places Dunn 14th on the drivers premiership by stakes earnings. Dunn has quickly adapted to the North American style of racing to reach that success. He said the longer he was there, the more he gets used to the American tracks and horses. “I have been trying to adapt and I think the longer I have been here the more I know the horses and get to know the horses and read the [form].” Dunn moved to North America after suffering his first defeat in ten years in the New Zealand drivers premiership. He said he was ready for a new challenge. “I guess I was just ready for a change and have a go at the North American scene.” “I had a stint seven years ago, when I was a bit younger, and really enjoyed it and I was ready for the change and the new challenge.” Dexter Dunn New Zealand driving-sensation Dexter Dunn came to America last Summer to look for success in the Norther Hemisphere. I didn't just pull him aside for a quick chat…we gabbed about racing Down Under, his new colors, a favorite memory, Marmite, the tranisition to our style of racing….and, well, you get the picture! Just watch the interview and you'll see! (Special thanks to @Harness Racing New Zealand for some great footage!) Posted by Heather Vitale on Sunday, 10 March 2019 View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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