Dylan Donnelly pulled off a dramatic and emotional comeback win at the 27th National Horseplayers Championship March 15 in Las Vegas. Relive the moment with America’s Best racing when Donnelly, who was fourth going into the final race, earned $37.80 for Crazy Cavalier’s upset victory at Santa Anita Park in the finale.
Donnelly eked out a hard-earned victory in the three-day tournament March 13-15, amassing a mythical bankroll of $342.84. Donnelly nipped Frank Polk, who finished second with $342, by less than a dollar and earned $825,000 for winning the event. The champion fought back tears in victory while crediting his departed grandfather for his passion for horse racing.
