McCarthy enjoys good times with Better Is Nice

At 0h03, on May 11, 2025 • By Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Andy McCarthy and Better Is Nice have been partners from the beginning, and now in their third season together, they continue to be a winning tandem.

A 4-year-old male pacer, Better Is Nice has earned $1.07 million in his 31-race career, which has seen him compete exclusively in stakes action. McCarthy has been in the sulky for all of those starts, guiding the stallion to 24 top-three finishes, including 13 victories.

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