Walter Case Jr. returns to harness racing at Scarborough Downs

Scenes from harness driver Walter Case Jr.'s return to driving on Oct. 21, 2017, at Scarborough Downs: a story about his first lifetime drive (with Elmer Ballard); thinking about his late son, Ryan, who took his own life in 2016; Case's victory in the second race; and the happy winner's circle celebration.
Case had been away from racing since 2008 due to personal issues and harness driving infractions.

[@jodimerry3096]

He is the BEST. Always loved watching Walter. Sorry to hear of all the hardships he's been thru.

[@brianjschumer]

Walter, always gave us a fair and good drive, cant say that for everybody..great to see him.

[@dougkaddish3343]

Would love to see him go back to NY.. he deserves another chance... he ranks in my top 10 drivers of all time

[@TR-vr5pz]

No 2nd chance stay out of NY scumbag

[@mitchellross2925]

He was the best I ever saw. And I have seen alot of them. Never fixed a race in his life

[@jamsid33]

he may be the best half mile track driver EVER

[@Mountchoirboy]

I welcome Walter back. I only got a brief moment to chat with him while on vacation in maine. Walter was suspended at Yonkers so he was at Scarboro (I often go to Old Orchard beach live in NYC and Dutchess county both) the rain was pouring so no one was outside so during a score I said hello and asked if he was coming back to Yonkers and he was polite and told me "yes in a couple of weeks" it was a little more rare back then early 90's maybe to have a driver even look at you so I felt good about the guy. He made some major mistakes but we all screw up it is a matter of degrees and who knows what state of mind he was in. So I'm glad he is back but wish he was more involved with the community like a Jason Bartlette. (who is my favorite driver now-he is extremely polite by the way and we cheer him on about once a week at YR) Good luck Walt

[@kennethkobylakiewicz3157]

The great Ron Pierce is the nicest most gracious horseman I've ever met and I've met many over the years working as a track maintenance man at freehold raceway for 30 years. I always liked Casey,back in the day when he'd drive at freehold.In my opinion Walter was the best half mile oval driver in history.Even better than Herve.

[@Xxx12344]

He was the king of Yonkers for a while.

[@douglasbrunt2675]

I seen first hand, he improved a horse 3 seconds first time on it! and catch drive a winless horse and they would win! This happened at the now, demolished Raceway Park in Toledo Ohio.

[@justinnicklas4712]

He could win from any position THE BEST they will never be another one like him

[@shanefaulkner8586]

Hands down the best driver, on a half mile track.

[@roybernardo9946]

Case the Ace there was a time he was the very best.

[@phillipwalker4747]

Why was he gone from racing so long? He looks like a great driver just curious

[@steventesta6782]

Good luck Walter you were the best that ever was.

[@clydeb7713]

We all make mistakes in life. Wishing you the best for your new beginning. "Let he who hath not sinned cast the first stone".

[@mrautomatic9087]

Yes, just like OJ killing those 2 people or that Sandwich guy fucking little boys with Wonderbread or the guy from Hollywood who feels the need to screw everyone before he says cut or that gay actor who has a closet full of young boys. Yes, all mistakes. Live and let live...

[@kevinmcdonald6477]

@@mrautomatic9087 I am no fan of Case's incidents. They're bad. But not as bad as the other examples you gave.

[@gregrice1532]

I made so munch money with walter at yonkers and Northfield

[@MN-fc5so]

Yonkers King.. Every night that man win with donkeys and did it easy. 😊

[@mrautomatic9087]

I heard he is living right now with Lenny Dykstra.

[@jowinewbandz7056]

They've been dating for over three years. A great couple. You don't see that type of love these days. Two of the good guys, as well.

[@kevinmcdonald6477]

@@jowinewbandz7056 I admit that is damned funny!

[@mrautomatic9087]

@@kevinmcdonald6477 Walter uses the steak knives at the cook outs. Lenny supplies the clean cars and the guests.

[@almell3994]

A shame.what a waste of talent.

[@kevinnickerson5491]

stop kicking walter you dont need to cheat to beat these guys ! Use you shot wisely !

[@strooomon]

He cant help himself.

[@mrautomatic9087]

Just like jockeys who use cattle prods or cheater trainers. Walter, 2nd chance?

[@davidglicklich3634]

Ugb