Originally from the east coast, Bobby Reeser began his career in harness racing under the direction of trainers Eddie Wheeler, Jim Larente and Buddy Gilmore, a hall of fame driver and trainer. He has raced all across the nation during the past 35 years, faring well at each spot. Prior to moving back to Delaware in 2004, Bobby lived and raced in Florida for 12 years. He raced the Florida – Indiana (winter – summer) circuits for over 10 years. He’s raced in Ohio, California, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
One of the most noted horses that Bobby trained and drove was Oxford Mary Ann, who broke the track record at Rosecroft Raceway and became a successful brood mare, producing Cambest, the fastest horse in the history of the sport.
Bobby doesn’t limit his stable to one type of horse. He says, “I train all types of horses. They are all a new challenge to me. I think the best thing is to be honest with owners about their horses.”
The stable has broke and raced top horses including Yankee Fortysix, McFlirty,
Inflation Hanover, and In Deep Thought.
The History of Harness Racing: "America's Original Pastime"
Standardbred racing is a rich part of American history. In America’s formative years, nearly every household had a horse. Inevitably, people began to race their horses against one another.
These races initially took place on country roads and village streets, but as these casual contests grew more popular, racetracks were built to accommodate the horsemen and fans.
The first harness racing tracks were opened in the mid 1800s, but harness racing events could be found as early as 1825 at county fairs all around the country. By the late 19th century, harness racing was the most popular sport in America.
Today, harness racing can still be found in the hundreds of county fairs that host the sport each year, and the numerous pari-mutuel tracks across North America. The sport is also popular worldwide in countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway, Italy, and France.
Bobby Reeser, Stable Owner & Operator
Reeser Racing Stables Harrington, Delaware
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