Miller breaks all-time North American purse record Wednesday at Miami Valley

At 0h04, on February 12, 2026 • By Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

David Miller on Wednesday (Feb. 11) at Miami Valley Raceway became harness racing’s all-time leading driver for North American purses, topping the previous record of $299.89 million established by Hall of Famer John Campbell, who retired in 2017.

Miller entered the day needing $2,895 to eclipse Campbell’s mark. Miller broke the record when trotter My Next Chapter finished third in the second race on Wednesday, pushing Miller’s purse earnings $1,066 ahead, at $299,893,207.

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