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Suday, April 2, 2023
Second generation of
Crawfords succeeding
in short period of time
The 2023 yearling crop from Crawford Farms looks to be outstanding.
by Murray Brown
Was it demanding? Perhaps a little, but I loved it. Any angst was
overcome by the pleasure that a new crop of yearlings and the
people that raised them presented.
That circuitously brings me to the topic of this week’s
column.
Come springtime, I do not possess nearly the patience required
to wait for the annual yearling catalogs to come out in
September. Instead, I peruse the various websites to get an
inkling of what will be offered this fall.
This past Sunday, I occasionally left the NCAA basketball
Come spring, this scribe’s thoughts tend to focus on yearlings,
games to peruse this year’s yearling crop from Crawford
likely in part because beginning each spring I spent decades
Farms. I find it rather remarkable what the second generation
traveling to various parts of North America to evaluate those
of Crawfords have done in a relatively short period of time.
yearlings that had been consigned to Harrisburg.
They have established a broodmare band that, on a mare by
It was a chore that took a lot of time, a lot of hours and close mare basis, ranks up to the very best in our industry and far
to 20,000 miles yearly in the car. exceeds most.
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• Brown: Second generation of Crawfords
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Bettor’s Delight-Flibbertigibbet-Albert Albert
A multiple New York Sire Stakes winner at 2 and 3, he continued to race
and win through age 10, and retired with a career bankroll of over
$617,000. He is from stakes winner Flibbertigibbet p,4,1:49 ($188,383),
and a full or half-brother to 6 sub-1:54 winners, including multiple stakes
winner Town Gossip p,3,1:49.2f ($501,734).
His oldest foals are yearlings in 2023.
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3,1:56.2f; 4,1:53.1f ($194,691)
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Share 1:50.2f ($3,792,101). He is a half-brother to stakes winners Wild-
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out of mares that have earned over $200,000 and a seventh
out of a $100,000 winner.
The Crawfords have 16 by The first foal brigade is without a doubt headed by a Muscle
Hill filly out of the world champion and Hambletonian winner
Tall Dark Stranger, second in Atlanta ($3,533,707). She very well might become the most
looked-at yearling being sold this year. There is also a
number only to Hanover’s 17, Tall Dark Stranger colt from Stonebridge Soul ($763,959);
a Captaintreacherous filly out of Hen Party ($594,518); a
for that much awaited young Tall Dark Stranger filly from Alexis Faith ($580,546); a
Tall Dark Stranger colt out of Brooklyn Lilacs ($277,090);
pacing stallion. They also a Chapter Seven filly from Sans Defaut ($275,720); a Tall
Dark Stranger colt out of Attention Hanover ($206,617) and
have 10 yearlings by superstar a Captaintreacherous filly from Mink Pink ($127,720).
trotting stallion Chapter Seven, Attesting to the great race career of Atlanta, her career
earnings eclipse the total earnings of the six other mares
the largest number to be sold mentioned by almost another million dollars.
I feel those and certain others not mentioned, should be
by any breeder this fall. The enough horsepower to get any buyer’s juices flowing. They
certainly do mine and I am not what I would describe as a
yearling group also includes buyer.
substantial representation
by Always B Miki, American
Ideal, Captaintreacherous,
Downbytheseaside, Father
Patrick, Huntsville, Muscle Hill All Bets Off
Bettors Delight – Armbro Penelope – Dexter Nukes
and Walner.
p, 2, 1:50f, 3, 1:48.3f, 1:48, BT1:46.2 ($3,186,658)
The broodmare band now numbers 100 active mares. It is
made up of 57 trotters and 43 pacers. They include an abundance
of stakes and classics winners at both gaits. The mares are
booked to all the world’s greatest stallions. Some have already
produced stakes and classics winners and champions on both
gaits. There are, undoubtedly, significantly more to come.
Which leads me to this year’s yearling crop.
It is one which should interest every serious yearling buyer.
The Crawfords have 16 by Tall Dark Stranger, second in
number only to Hanover’s 17, for that much-awaited young
pacing stallion. They also have 10 yearlings by superstar
trotting stallion Chapter Seven, the largest number to be
sold by any breeder this fall. The yearling group also includes
substantial representation by Always B Miki, American Ideal,
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cases are not finalized and many of the accused
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in the industry was in the publicity department at
Yonkers in 1987, sending out entries and results. She
would later do the same job at The Meadowlands.
It was during this time that she met then-New York
Post writer and handicapper Dave Little, and the two
married in the winner’s circle at Yonkers Raceway
Debbie Little in September of 1989.
Debbie’s big break would come one year later when
named HRU
Courtesy Debbie Little
HRU’s associate editor the Post was looking for racing staff. She was hired
associate editor Debbie Little. as a handicapper, harness writer and racing clerk in
October of 1993 and spent almost 27 years at the
tabloid.
Harness Racing Update is proud to announce that Debbie Little
has been named its associate editor. Among a long list of other harness racing credits, Debbie
has served as a national officer of the United States Harness
Little has written HRU’s weekly Meadowlands Matters column Writers Association for 10 years, including two years as
since November 2020. She will continue in that role as she president. She is currently the president of USHWA’s New York
adds editing duties. City chapter. This year is Little’s 24th as an USHWA director.
She is the 2022 USHWAn of the Year and was the 2020/2021 That number ties her for fourth among active directors for
John Hervey Award winner for feature writing. her service on the board.
Born Deborah Ann DeBiase, she was introduced to harness She is also co-chair of the Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop
racing at an early age when she and her father would watch and is responsible for getting the students their writing
New York City Off-Track Betting’s “Racing from Yonkers” show. assignments and coordinating all activities.
The Yonkers native saw her first harness race – not surprisingly
– at Yonkers Raceway, when her parents took her to the
Westchester County Fair.
Perhaps it was just a logical progression that her first job
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and lived to the ripe old age of 31 dying in 2010. Coincidentally,
Team Allen’s CR Kay Suzie is also 31 and remains the oldest
living former Horse of the Year (1995).
OUT IN STYLE
Rambling Willie and Cam Fella both retired that year and both
held the all-time money record, with 13-year-old Willie at
$2,038,219 and Cam at $2,041,367. Cam’s final race weekend
saw him win his 28th straight, but it was bittersweet as his
sire Most Happy Fella passed away that very weekend at
age 16.
Remembering 1983 and
some of the 1960s BLIZZARD WARNINGS
In March — 40 years ago this week — New Jersey had its worst
Can it really be 40 years since the memorable snowstorm in years. Quietly, a trotter was foaled during the
blizzard and Paul Minore named the Lindy’s Crown—Deficit colt
year of 1983? Jersey Blizzard. He went on to have a fabulous career of 376
51-82-52, $804,990 with an amazing 10-straight years of at
by Bob Heyden
least 30 starts and three straight six-figure years. He even had
a 38 0-13-13 slate in 1988, but again made six figures. Then,
a few years later, a brother was born, Another Blizzard, also a
PACE DOUBLE Lindy’s Crown—Deficit. He was a mind-boggling 443 89-66-62,
It was the last time we had a Triple Crown winner who also $910,897 for his career. He competed in the Su Mac Lad against
won the Meadowlands Pace. That champ was the great Ralph S JS Photo and had five-straight $100G years at 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
Hanover. Niatross is the only other one who has accomplished and set an unofficial record of at least one pari-mutuel race for
this. 71 consecutive months.
And by the way, when they retired, who were they both running
around the pasture/paddock with? Deficit.
HONORING DAD
On June 27, 1983, Green Speed died. He was the 1977 Horse of
the Year. His first crop yielded Hambletonian winner Duenna. DO YOU REMEMBER THE 1960S?
That was the first million-dollar trot ($1,080,000). Green Speed
Would Romola Hanover’s (April 27, 1957-May 6, 1979) sparkling
is the last Horse of the Year to be a December foal, born Dec. 18.
record as a broodmare extraordinaire hold up as well as it had
a half century later?
EPIC HAMBLETONIAN STREAK UNDERWAY 1963 Romeo Hanover — $658,505 (Triple Crown champ)
Joie De Vie was a Hambletonian heat winner that year and 1964 Romulus Hanover — $485,000
it marked John Campbell’s debut in the race. Joie De Vie was 1965 Nevele Romeo — $141,821
second in summary and fourth in the final. He also raced, but
broke stride that year, in the Roosevelt International. Campbell 1966 Romano Hanover — $133,676 (Top NJ sire)
would appear in every Hambletonian until the Malabar Man 1968 Dexter Hanover — $329,014
year of 1997. His final first- or second-place finish would be
1969 Romalie Hanover — $394,385
with Nuncio in 2014 when he finished second.
Four of her yearlings sold for six figures. Did anyone ever have
a better decade?
SPEED MERCHANT * * *
On Oct. 4, the year’s fastest performer on all three-sized tracks, That Tim Rooney signed the slip for Hip #130, Albatross in 1968,
It’s Fritz, time trialed at the Red Mile. It was three years to the at the Standardbred Horse Sale, for $7,000. He also bought #131
day of Niatross’ 1:49.1. But Marty and Carl Allen’s super speedy for $3,700, Saint Clair Bit.
4-year-old fell a bit short with fractions of: :28.1, :54.2, 1:22.1
and 1:53. The very next week he attempted to go after the * * *
Trenton 1:51.3 world race record set the previous summer, but Finally, does anyone remember this and if you do, what happened
had to settle for a 1:51.4 season’s mark. It’s Fritz retired to stud to it?
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The National Association of Harness Drivers formed on March
7, 1967 in New York City and 202 drivers signed up to be
represented by F. Lee Bailey, then 33.
The press, owners and other interested parties showed up and
presented F. Lee Bailey with a Red, White and Blue driving helmet.
Del Insko was the association president and Bob Baumann its
executive director.
“I believe in these drivers and their cause,” Bailey said. “I couldn’t
tell you the difference between a trotter and a pacer. I’ve never
even made a $2 bet. I only believe in gambling in court. But I’m
certain I can learn everything I have to know about this sport.
A good lawyer has to represent all kinds of clients. What you
don’t know, you find out.”
The goal of the group was to change the public perception of the
sport and for the drivers to have better benefits going forward.
“I found that these drivers have the same problems as the
members of my profession,” Bailey said. “When one bad apple
turns up, the public takes the perception that the whole barrel
is rotten. Nothing could be further from the truth. But there are
certain steps I feel this association must take.
“We must see a constant upgrading of the ethics and standards of
this profession from within. On the other hand, we intend to deal
with those who make unjust charges. Once the members, through
their own screening committees, have decided that one of them
has been unjustly accused, I will make the most persuasive effort
I can to clear that person… I hope to be of service in this respect.”
In addition to Insko and Baumann, Lucien Fontaine was vice
president, Wendell Wathen, treasurer and Lou Miller, secretary.
“This organization is dedicated to the driver and his specific
problems,” Baumann said. “We feel we should have the same kind
of security for ourselves and our families as the professional
basketball, football and baseball player. We’d like life insurance,
medical plans and a pension plan. We put on the show and risk
our lives every time we take a horse postward. I played a lot
of football in my life and would rather get hit by a 250 pound
tackle than an 1,100 pound horse. Even more important we’d
like a greater voice in the sport. We’re proud of our sport and
our profession. We only want what is best for harness racing-
nothing more.
“We started this organization last fall. I really think we’re off
the ground now. A tremendous response. I’m hoping we’ll have
1,000 members signed up in two months. Eventually we hope
to have every licensed driver in the United States and Canada
(7,176 combined in 1966).
Del Insko finished with: “I’m honored to have served as president of
this association. I think it’s something we’ve needed for many years.”
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go. Here was a person who found his niche and was gleefully
lost doing his thing. After the tape-recorded National Anthem,
I settled into my seat and wondered about two things.
What was the origin of the word — niche?
How could I have better explained my passion for harness racing
to guitar man?
The term niche was a quick etymology search. The Latin word
nidus (nest) was messed around by French folks and morphed
into nicher (to make a nest) and eventually niche (which refers
to a recess in a wall). I like the nesting angle. It fits people who
find a pastime where they feel safe and happy, like guitar man
and people involved in harness racing.
Finding your niche Then, I pondered how I could have introduced harness racing
to guitar man less ponderously since my simple reply meant
by Trey Nosrac nothing to him. I muffed a chance to promote our sport. At the
top of the third inning, a sudden summer rain blew into the
Waiting for the first pitch of a minor league baseball game ballpark, driving players and fans to shelter. I stood beside the
between the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels and the Daytona guitar man next to the funnel cart on the concourse.
Tortugas, I began chatting to a strange fellow seated near me He gave me another chance when my new friend asked, “So
who looked like he was in town for a Grateful Dead reunion. what’s with your horse thing?”
He was a wiry guy, maybe 60, with long scraggly grey hair and
flip-flops, wearing a well-worn t-shirt that read “A Day Without I was ready this time with my new approach, “You make guitars.
Baseball Will Probably Not Kill Me, But Why Risk It?” I make racehorses. I grow a young horse each year.”
We bantered easily about the current crop of Tortuga players, He widened his eyes, gave a tiny nod, and said, “No shit?”
places to get a good pizza and hometowns (he was born in “Oh, trust me, manure is involved.”
Juneau, AK) and then drifted into pastimes and hobbies.
He smiled, showing several missing teeth, “So you race them?”
I threw out “harness racing.” His eyes glazed over as if he
was experiencing an acid flashback. His pause forced me to “I try to sell the baby horse, but if not, I try to race it against
pantomime, grabbing a pair of invisible reins, shaking them other horses of the same age and sex. I will find it a good home
and saying, “horses, racing.” My performance did not generate if I still own the horse at age 3. The process is a lot of fun. Every
a response, he appeared to be unfamiliar with our sport, so I horse is a story that allows me to play a part.”
quickly asked, “What about you?” My revised explanation did not scare him off. Guitar man asked
He said, “Guitars.” me a series of simple questions; where did the horse live, how
much did it cost monthly and did I get emotionally attached to
Having played bass guitar in a garage band, The Mad Mushrooms
a young horse? Can horses come in twins or triplets? Could I
of Mulhern Drive, I was familiar with the instrument. Before I
wager on my horse? He appeared interested in harness racing
could ask him for clarification, he filled the gap and clarified for
for a full five minutes. Still, soon he segued back into his passion
the next 15 minutes. The guy — we never exchanged names —
and went on a rant about shipping and storing guitars, with
built custom guitars using wood from forests in exotic places.
profound scorn for people who ignore humidity changes.
He hardly took a breath and talked about tonality, hardwoods,
travels and how he marketed some of them on the Internet. The rain stopped. The ballgame resumed.
He mentioned a few rock guitarists that were clients, but I had After the game, guitar man and I strolled toward the parking
never heard of them or their bands. lot. He pointed down Beale Street and told me he had walked
When he finally took a break in his monologue, I asked, “Acoustic to the ballpark. We said goodbye. He disappeared into the
or electric?” warm darkness of the palm-lined street. Nice evening. We both
learned a little about each other and learned about each other’s
My simple question was not so simple. Guitar man began
passions, and we both had our niche.
another long ramble about economics, “I do some electrics
for sales purposes, but my preference for creating and playing Lucky guys.
would always be eight-string acoustics made from Brazilian
hardwood.”
While most of his guitar details went over my head, his
excitement was contagious. If he invited me to his basement
workshop to watch him turn a tree into a tune, Trey would
Harness Racing Update | Page 14 | April 2, 2023Écurie d 1:49.1–’22 ($1,516,807)
Two-time World Champion (U.S. & Europe)
VOTED Dan Patch Champion
Older Male Trotter of 2022
Back-to-back Breeders Crown Champion
Winner of 20 of 31 lifetime starts,
racing against the best trotters in the World.
In just TEN starts in the U.S. over the last two seasons, winner of:
Breeders Crown Open Trot (2021 & ’22); Allerage Open Trot,
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Écurie D is a product of the finest American & French blood the trotting sport has to offer.
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RACKHAM IN PARALYMPIATRAVET ELIMINATION
A pretty tame edition of the first elimination for the
Paralympiatravet at Åby was held at Åby racetrack on Saturday
afternoon (April 1). The $42,000 elimination race attracted only
eight horses for the elite and the quality of the contenders was,
to be fair, pretty moderate for the season.
Perhaps the long and never-ending Swedish winter made
interest in the race so low, but one of the eight contenders
won to secure a spot in the final at Åby in the beginning of May.
Christoffer Eriksson-trained Rackham (Love You) took the lead in
a very slow opening and the duo kept up a very moderate pace
San Moteur begins his until a half-mile of the race remained. Then Eriksson pushed
on the gas pedal and though Rackham lost his gait significantly
journey towards the in the last turn when the pace was at its peak, he held on and
Elitloppet won in a mile rate of 1:57.3 over 1.3 miles.
by Thomas Hedlund GERMAN BRED 3-YEAR-OLD BEST IN PARIS
Björn Goop-trained San Moteur, who became the first horse to Italian, German and French bred 3-year-old trotters fought for
get an invitation to the 2023 Elitloppet, will race on his home the win on a sloppy Vincennes track when the $75,000 Prix
track Färjestad on Friday (April 7) for the first time since his Penthelsilea was held on Friday (March 31) afternoon. Until then
world record performance in the $320,000 Jubileumspokalen undefeated Executiv Ek had to stand back when German-bred
at Solvalla in August 2022. Jazzman proved to be best.
Six-year-old San Moteur will compete in a $12,000 race with Jazzman (Niky), trained by Laurent-Claude Abrivard and driven
seven opponents and the race is just the first step towards by Alexandre Abrivard, hit the lead and controlled the field
bigger objectives later on in the season. without problem all the way to the wire.
In the $65,000 Prins Carl Philips Jubileumspokal for 5-year- Jazzman will most probably show up at Solvalla in May, according
olds, Stefan P Pettersson’s Iznogoud Am will be back after his to driver Abrivard and the 3-year-old Niky son won Friday’s race
successful 4-year-old season. Iznogoud Am finished second to in a mile rate of 2:01.1.
Francesco Zet in the Sprintermästaren in July last year and was
one of the favorites ahead of the Breeders Crown in November,
where he had to be scratched. It’s not a secret that trainer
Pettersson and owner Courant Stable aims for this year’s
Elitloppet with the charismatic trotter.
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HRU Foal Of The Week
Walner-sired
brother to
Jovialty S
arrives at
Diamond Creek
This Walner colt out of Pasithea Face S arrived
recently at Diamond Creek. The foal is owned
by Courant Inc. Pasithea Face S is also the dam
of Dan Patch-winning filly Joviality S (nearly $2
million) and filly Kayleigh S (almost $280,000).
Both Joviality S and Kayleigh S were sired by
Chapter Seven.
photos by Caroline Vazquez
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Majorca N hit three quarters in 1:25.2 and held the favorite at bay
through the final turn, but once in the homestretch Dougs Babe
A asserted her will and sprinted home to an easy victory with a
:27.3 final quarter. Majorca N held second with Man Dontforget
Me and Matt Kakaley closing sharply for the show spot.
Owned by Tom Vassiliou, Nicholas Tallarico, Patricia Stables
Favorites reign in third and Enzed Racing, Dougs Babe A is now a 12-time winner in
her career and has banked $173,026. As the favorite Dougs
round of the Blue Chip Babe A returned $3.30 to win and led a $5.80 exacta and a
$33.80 trifecta.
Matchmaker Series Amazing Dream N and driver Yannick Gingras continued their
by Yonkers Raceway winning ways in the second $40,000 division, popping the
pocket on the final turn and rolling past pace-setter Racine
The recent import Dougs Babe A found the winner’s circle Bell on her way to a 1:51.4 victory. The Linda Toscano-trained
for the first time in the U.S. in the third leg of the Blue Chip 7-year-old mare pushed her career earnings above $1.3 million
Matchmaker Series on Friday night (March 31) at MGM Yonkers with the win.
Raceway. Dexter Dunn guided the 6-year-old mare from off-the- Racine Bell and Bartlett used high speed to out-sprint Amazing
pace and scored in 1:53 to capture the first of three $40,000 Dream N on the first turn and take control off that bend. Racine
divisions. Bell controlled the fractions of :27.3 and :56.2 with Amazing
Jason Bartlett and Mabalene N were airborne at the outset, Dream N content to travel in second and Hot Mess Express third.
leaving over second choice Majorca N into the first turn. Dunn On the backstretch the final time Lit De Rose began a first over
and Dougs Babe A had thought of leaving but elected to tuck assault, followed by Drama Act. Gingras didn’t wait for trouble,
in fourth on the opening bend with no other options. moving Amazing Dream N to the outside past the 1:24 three-
Corey Callahan guided Majorca N on a regaining move off the quarters. The Bettor’s Delight-sired mare was able to wear down
first turn and the veteran mare hit the quarter in :28.2 and half the leader and sprint home in :27.4 for the win. Racine Bell did
in :57.1. The field remained in line until Dunn moved just before well to hold on to the place, with Lit De Rose and Drama Act
the three-quarters with the Nifty Norman-trained Dougs Babe A. following in third and fourth, respectively.
Mike Lizzi
Dougs Babe A (Dexter Dunn) winning her third leg test of the Blue
Chip Matchmaker Series on Friday at Yonkers Raceway in 1:53.
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Owned by Enviro Stables, Richard Gutnick, Tom Pontone the victory. Morning Has Broken settled for second with Karma
and Joseph Lozito Jr., Amazing Dream N, who made her 29th Seelster getting room along the pylons and finishing third, while
appearance in the winner’s circle, paid $3.20 as the public Lucky Artist A settled for fourth.
choice. The exacta and trifecta were worth $5.50 and $16.60,
Incaseyoudidntknow won for the third time in 2023 and
respectively.
19th occasion overall for trainer Les Givens and owners
Incaseyoudidntknow and driver Andrew McCarthy came James Magno and Joseph Forte. Now an earner of $298,551,
overland in the third $40,000 Blue Chip Matchmaker division Incaseyoudidntknow returned $6.00 as the betting favorite and
and overpowered Gia’s Surreal in the stretch on her way to a was atop a $51.00 exacta and a $140.00 trifecta.
solid score in a 1:52.3 clocking.
Preliminary round action in the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series
McCarthy looked to leave the gate at the outset but was looped runs through Friday, April 14 and will conclude with a $125,000
when Watch Me Now N and Jordan Stratton blasted by them added final that should go for at least $250,000 on April 24.
from post eight into the first turn. McCarthy settled for a The final of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series and companion
tuck instead, as did Watch Me Now N behind Karma Seelster. consolation races for both events will also occur that night.
Karma Seelster had settled things on the opening bend for
Matt Kakaley but was soon under attack from Gia’s Surreal Stakes action will resume on Monday night (April 3) at MGM
and Bartlett, who hustled to the front in a snappy :27 second Yonkers Raceway with four $50,000 splits of the third leg of the
opening quarter. MGM Borgata Series for free-for-all pacers. Trotters will also be
in action next week as the John Brennan Series gets underway
McCarthy didn’t wait very long to energize the 2-1 favorite
on Wednesday (April 5).
and had Incaseyoudidntknow on the offensive first-over with
Morning Has Broken and Lucky Artist A trailing her in second- Also, continuing into April, the Pick 5 pool on Thursdays at MGM
and third-over position. Incaseyoudidntknow turned up the Yonkers Raceway will be seeded with $10,000 and also have a
pressure past the :56.1 half and was on even terms with Gia’s guaranteed pool of $25,000. This initiative is being offered in
Surreal through three-quarters in 1:24.2. partnership with the Standardbred Owners Association of New
York as part of the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic
Gingras came three-deep on the final turn with Morning Has
Wagering Program.
Broken, looking for the upset, but McCarthy had something
in reserve and Incaseyoudidntknow, a 5-year-old daughter of MGM Yonkers Raceway is currently operating on a Monday
Always B Miki, responded with a :28.1 final quarter to secure through Friday live racing schedule with post time at 7 p.m. (EDT).
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Kakaley looks for big
points in Borgata round 3
by Ken Weingartner / USTA media relations manager
Matt Kakaley will enter Monday’s (April 3) third round of the
MGM Borgata Pacing Series with three horses within nine
points of the top eight in the standings — None Bettor A,
American Courage and Backstreet Shadow — and an eye toward
enhancing their chances of qualifying for the lucrative April 24
championship.
The annual MGM Yonkers Raceway series for male pacers
features five preliminary rounds. The top-eight horses at
the completion of the Borgata’s prelims are eligible for the
$200,000-added final. Horses receive 50 points for winning,
25 for second, 12 for third, eight for fourth and five for fifth. In
addition, all starters in each round receive 25 points.
Idealsomemagic A and Lochinvar Art A sit atop the standings
with 150 points apiece after each winning their first two
assignments in the series. Hellabalou and Jimmy Freight, both
with a first and a second, are next with 125 points each.
Rounding out the top eight, including ties, are Leonidas A (112),
Priceless Beach and Tattoo Artist (100 each) and American
Dealer and Rockin Withelvis A (83 each).
Kakaley’s three Travis Alexander-trained hopefuls are next: None
Dave Landry
Bettor A with 80 points followed by American Courage with 75
Driver Matt Kakaley.
and Backstreet Shadow with 74. All three will be looking for
their first win in the series on Monday.
“We were in the two-hole behind Tattoo Artist, you think it’s the
“If you don’t win one of the first two legs, you have to make best spot to be and off the last turn [Tattoo Artist] was done,”
sure you win the third or the fourth,” Kakaley said. “A lot of it Kakaley said. “Otherwise, I think None Bettor would have been
has to do with the draws. You know how it is when you draw first or second. He was just unlucky.
(post) seven or eight over there, you’re behind the 8-ball. If you
get good draws early on, it’s kind of key to make sure you do “Last week, he was really good. He just got mowed down by
well and get the points.” probably the best horse in the series.”
None Bettor A races in the third of Monday’s four $50,000 third- None Bettor A was no worse than second in his final five races
round divisions, which features four of the top-seven horses in last year, winning four, including the $250,000 MGM Aria
the standings. None Bettor A, whose two starts this season have Invitational.
both been in the Borgata, will start from post three and is 4-1 “He’s a handy horse,” Kakaley said. “He likes to be on the lead or
on the morning line. Hellabalou is the 2-1 favorite, followed in the two-hole and he’s quick enough to get there. That’s an
by Tattoo Artist at 5-2. advantage on a half-mile track [like Yonkers]. He can leave fast.”
The 10-year-old None Bettor A finished second by a neck to American Courage will compete in the fourth division, which
Lochinvar Art A last week and was fifth, beaten only 1-1/4 includes 3-1 favorite Idealsomemagic A. American Courage,
lengths, in the first round after getting caught in traffic on the who starts from post two, is the 7-2 co-second choice, along
final turn. with Jimmy Freight.
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Five-year-old American Courage, who won the 2021 MGM Grand still rallied and was pacing hard on the end of it. The week
Messenger Stakes at Yonkers, finished second to Idealsomemagic before, he made a huge rally coming three-wide around the turn.
A in his seasonal debut in round one of the Borgata and was It’s a little bit better when I can just make one run and not use
seventh from post seven last week. him leaving. It seems like he’s better that way.”
“I couldn’t have been happier with his first race,” Kakaley said. Kakaley, who is the leading driver at Pocono Downs at Mohegan
“I moved him twice to make the front and then in the last turn Pennsylvania and tied for fourth at Yonkers, picked up a drive
he still felt like he was going to hang on. The horse that got us with Hemsworth N in the second division. Kakaley had conflicting
is probably the second-best one behind Lochinvar Art. He was drives in the first two weeks, but posted four wins and a second
a little bit sharper. in five previous trips with Hemsworth N.
“Last week, our fate was kind of sealed when we drew the seven Hemsworth N, a 6-year-old trained by Jared Bako, finished eighth
and there was all that speed underneath us. That was a crazy from post eight last week and fifth, beaten only 1-3/4 lengths,
good mile they went in the mud. There was just no way for us from post six in round one. He is 4-1 on Monday’s morning line,
to get involved.” starting from post three in a field that includes even-money
Backstreet Shadow is in the first Borgata division and will start favorite Lochinvar Art A.
from post five for the third consecutive week. He is the co-second “I like the horse,” said Kakaley, who ranks third among drivers
choice with Nandolo N at 3-1. This Is The Plan, the 2021 Borgata in North America in purses with $1.58 million. “He hasn’t really
champion, is the 5-2 favorite. gotten to show what he’s got in the Borgata yet, but the talent
Eight-year-old Backstreet Shadow finished third in both his is there. He’s a fast horse.”
previous starts in the series, missing by a neck in the first Racing begins at 7 p.m. EDT at Yonkers. For free TrackMaster
round after being nine-lengths back in seventh at the half- past performances, visit the Standardbred Owners Association
mile point. of New York website here.
“He’s been racing phenomenal the last couple weeks,” Kakaley For the complete Blue Chip Matchmaker standings, click here.
said. “Last week, it was hard for closers to get involved, but he For the complete Borgata Pacing Series standings, click here.
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HRU Upcoming Stakes
Sunday, April 2
Purse Race PP Track Age, Sex, Gait Race #(s) 1st Race Post
Omar Hiteman Memorial -
$15,000 a Miami Valley H&G PACE 10, 13 4 p.m.
Leg #2
$20,000 California Sire Stakes a Cal-Expo 4YO FILLY PACE 3 4:55 p.m.
$20,000 California Sire Stakes a Cal-Expo 4YO C&G PACE 6 4:55 p.m.
Monday, April 3
Purse Race PP Track Age, Sex, Gait Race #(s) 1st Race Post
Step Up To The Plate Series $25,000 CLAIMING
$31,500 a Saratoga 6 noon
Final TROT
Game of Claims Series - a The Downs at Mohegan $10,000 CLAIMING
$9,000 2, 6, 10 1 p.m.
Leg #1 Sun Pocono PACE
Robert J. Brown Memorial
$22,500 a Miami Valley CONDITIONED TROT 6 4 p.m.
Championship
$50,000 MGM Borgata - Leg #3 a Yonkers OPEN PACE 3, 5, 7, 9 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 4
Purse Race PP Track Age, Sex, Gait Race #(s) 1st Race Post
Step Up To The Plate Series $15,000 CLAIMING
$17,500 a Saratoga Harness 7, 8, 11 noon
- Leg #3 F&M PACE
Game of Claims Series - Leg a The Downs at Mohegan $25,000 CLAIMING
$20,000 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 1 p.m.
#1 Sun Pocono TROT
George "Red" Owens CONDITIONED F&M
$22,500 a Miami Valley 8 4 p.m.
Memorial Championship PACE
Wednesday, April 5
Purse Race PP Track Age, Sex, Gait Race #(s) 1st Race Post
John Brennan Trotting
$25,000 a Yonkers TROT 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 7 p.m.
Series - Leg #1
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NEW EPISODE
SRF Series winners The Christopher Freck trainee, who was making her 2023 debut,
impress at Big M made the top while parked to the half with Tim Tetrick driving
and sailed home from there an easy 2-length winner over
The Standardbred Retirement Foundation series for 3-year-olds Always A Show Off. Ultimate Loulou was third.
kicked off Friday (March 31) night at The Meadowlands and not Anna’s Wish, another making her first start of the year, returned
only did the connections of some inexperienced competitors get $5.20 to her backers.
a feel for how good their horses may go on to be, but a handful
of retired pacers and trotters also benefited in a big way as well. 24 STRAIGHT: All-source betting, thanks to a 12th-race that saw
$335,312 put in play, totaled $3,116,790, keeping The Big M’s
The brainchild of Meadowlands’ president/chief executive streak of surpassing the magic $3-million mark intact.
officer Jeff Gural, a big chunk of change went toward the care
of retired standardbreds as 175 horses entered the series at There have been 24 Friday and Saturday night programs
$200 each. After The Big M matched that dollar for dollar, the conducted during 2023 and everyone has seen wagering exceed
donation to the SRF totaled $70,000. $3 million.
That’s a good thing for horses no longer racing, but as far During 2022, betting went past the $3-million mark 23 times
as those who are still on the track, the first of three $20,000 during the 85-program season.
divisions, this one for filly pacers, went to Super Girl, a daughter A LITTLE MORE: The 20-cent Pick-5 returned $6,209.62 after
of Downbytheseaside—Symphony In Motion, who stopped the winner’s odds during the sequence were a far-from-outrageous
clock in 1:50.3 for trainer Mark Harder. 8-1, 5-1, 9-2, 4-1 and 8-5. Tetrick led the driver’s colony with
The 5-1 third choice in the betting, Super Girl returned $12.60 three winners on the night.
while winning for the second time from seven career starts, all
Dave Little / Meadowlands media relations
during 2023. It was a head back to Always B Naughty with 4-5
favorite C Is For Cookie third.
“She’s been racing super,” said driver Todd McCarthy of his
pocket-trip winner. “They come a pretty quick back half and Purses increase for DSBF
she did a pretty good job.”
finals
In the second division, for trotting fillies, Bella Macchiato took
down 1-5 public choice Sheer Faith by a diminishing neck at At the March 22 meeting of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders’
the finish with a wire-to-wire score in 1:53.4 for driver Josert Fund board, it was approved to increase all final purses for the
Fonseca. The Empress Ice was third. 2023 racing year.
Friday marked the first Big M appearance of the year for 2020 The finals will now race for $110,000 beginning with the Governor’s
Dan Patch Trainer of the Year Nancy Takter. Day races at the Delaware State Fair on Thursday (July 27).
“It’s our first weekend of racing this year at The Meadowlands,”
There are 104 eligible 3-year-olds.
Takter said, “and it’s good to get everybody rolling again. [Bella
Macchiato] raced super. Josert was able to get her to relax during Also, to continue for the breeding season of 2023, any mare bred
the middle half [which was rated in :59].” to a registered Delaware sire will be eligible for the $10,000
broodmare bonus drawing which will be held at the 2024 DSOA
Bella Macchiato, a daughter of Bar Hopping—Sorbet Hanover
banquet.
who was making her seasonal debut, paid $11.60 as the 9-2
second choice in the betting. There are 41 registered stallions for 2023. More information
Division three, another filly pace, went to the 8-5 favorite, Anna’s can be found at this link.
Wish, a daughter of Lazarus N—Keystone I Wish, in 1:52.2. Judy Davis-Wilson / DSBF
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Buzzer won his season debut last week at Rosecroft Raceway
McLenaghan ready for and is the 2-1 morning-line favorite in his race. The colt has
spring at Shenandoah won four of six career starts and earned $14,435.
Art Nukem has two second-place finishes among seven races
Shenandoah Downs might not be home for Stacey McLenaghan, this year, all at Rosecroft. Last year, he won six of 30 and banked
but it’s close. McLenaghan moved with her family from Canada $41,816.
to Virginia when she was 12 and grew up in New Kent, about Corey Braden, McLenaghan’s fiancé, will drive both horses.
three hours southeast of Woodstock, VA, where Shenandoah is
“Buzzer has been pretty consistent,” McLenaghan said. “We had
located.
a couple issues with a bit of colt soreness last year at 2, so we
McLenaghan followed in the footsteps of her father, Ron, in didn’t push him, but he’s been a nice little purchase for us.
getting into harness racing. Her dad, who passed away in 2020,
“Art Nukem really enjoys the half-mile track. He was pretty
drove and trained horses in addition to owning and operating a
decent [at Shenandoah] in the fall for us. I think he’ll enjoy not
construction company. The family raced primarily at New Kent’s
chasing the speed he’s been having to face at Rosecroft. He’s
Colonial Downs, where McLenaghan spent her formative years
been in the open and preferred and they go [1]:51 every week.
and added Shenandoah Downs when it began racing in 2016.
I think he’ll enjoy the slower momentum of the half.”
In 2021, McLenaghan tied for the most wins among trainers at
On Sunday, McLenaghan will have DW’s Revenge and Creekside
Shenandoah with 10. Last year, she led the way with 15.
Pete in the open handicap trot and Kotare Yael N and Twist Knot
Until this year, Shenandoah Downs raced only in the fall. in conditioned races.
Yesterday (April 1), the track opened for its first-ever spring
“I think this meet will be a little different with new people
pari-mutuel meet. McLenaghan was there with a stable of a
coming that haven’t raced there because of the time of year,”
dozen horses, with six entered to race over the weekend.
McLenaghan said. “We usually have a good meet and we’re
The seven-week April/May session — with racing taking place hoping for the same thing this spring.”
every Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. — marks the first spring
For more information about Shenandoah Downs, visit the track’s
harness meet in Virginia since 1998, when the inaugural
website here.
standardbred campaign at Colonial Downs was conducted.
Ken Weingartner / USTA media relations manager
“I think it’s great for them to be able to put on two different
meets [spring and fall] throughout the year,” McLenaghan said.
“It’s a great atmosphere there. They put on a great show for
the people.
“It’s nice to be somewhat close to home and have friends and
family come watch what we do for a couple weeks. I have a
lot of friends that have no clue about racing and when they
come, they think it’s just awesome. The racing is so close and
personal there because the grandstand is literally right on top
of the track. They can see the horses up close. Everyone loves it.”
McLenaghan played softball, volleyball and basketball in
high school and then played softball for four years at Averett
University, where she was an honorable mention all-conference
selection in 2005. She got a degree in sports medicine and
added a master’s in physical education, but the allure of racing
proved too strong.
In 2009, McLenaghan got her first win as a driver with Beyond
Perfection, a horse owned by her father, at Colonial Downs. Her
father also drove in the race, finishing third.
For her career, the 38-year-old McLenaghan has won 342 races
as a trainer and 34 as a driver.
On Saturday, McLenaghan will send out 3-year-old male pacer
Buzzer and 6-year-old male pacer Art Nukem in separate
conditioned events.
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Charlie May should be the
correct winner of the 2021
Meadowlands Pace
I’ve watched the replay of Charlie May’s 2021 Meadowlands
Pace over and over again. The fault Dear Brutus, is Southwind
Gendry’s. He got “steppy” (meaning his stride wasn’t a normal
stride, almost like he was going to go off stride) just coming
to the top of the stretch. At that very instant, Charlie May was
making his move to the outside for his stretch run.
Charlie May was forced to check hard and impeded the horses also
moving up for their stretch drives. This event occurred at the worst
moment in the race when all are looking, scrambling for position.
I failed to see that very night why Charlie May was taken down,
and no I didn’t have 2 cents bet on him. Now 1.5 years later it
was reversed and now reversed again.
I don’t know what else the driver could do. Even Gingras said
of his horse, Southwind Gendry, “his horse slowed down at
that moment.” What he refers to as “slows down,” was he got
“steppy.” With that action, at that precise moment, Charlie May
was stepping on the gas.
Now if you’re driving along and the guy in front of you slows
down at the moment you look to pass him on the right, your
start over to the right and he starts coming over as well. Now
what can you do? In a car you could jam on the brakes, but
this is a horse, so he continues to move to the right. But now
the horses that were behind you on the right come up on your
bumper and it becomes a mess.
Who’s at fault? Southwind Gendry, call it “slowed down,” I say
“steppy” started the chain reaction. Southwind altered his course
too. He didn’t continue straight, he drifted out, slightly, but still,
and forced the horse behind to alter their course.
2021 Meadowlands Pace winner Charlie May.
Bill Hartenstine / Farmingdale, NY
Harness Racing Update | Page 25 | April 2, 2023RA CE RESULTS - FRI DA Y
CA L EX PO report
Friday's Results:
3, CalX, $15,000, Pace, California Sire Stakes Three Year Old Colts & Geldings, 27.4, 57.2, 1:25.3, 1:54.4, FT
1-Dougsmonkeybusines (c, 3, Wind Me Up--Moonshinenmonkeys, by General Aidid) $7,500, Lifetime Record: 14-4-3-2, $33,988
O-Douglas D Flores & Richard Bertrand. B-Richard Bertrand & Douglas D Flores. T-Richard Bertrand. D-Luke Plano.
2-Lukes Proclamation (g, 3, Captive Audience--Shark Gone Bad, by Badlands Hanover) $3,750, $17,000 2021 ASHA, Lifetime Record: 13-4-5-4, $46,269
O-Derek S Stout, CA & Nancy J Retzlaff, CA. B-Meridian Farms, CA. T-Douglas Stout. D-Brad Irvine.
3-Polar Storm (g, 3, Wind Me Up--Polar Vortex, by Rocknroll Hanover) $1,800, Lifetime Record: 19-5-7-3, $54,151
O-Alan D & Cheryl J Sandbulte. B-Alan D & Cheryl J Sandbulte. T-Jose Castillo. D-Shawn Thayer.
Replay Unavailable - Calls: 4H, 4Q, 4Q, 2, HD - Finish Order: Hollywood Double, Bin A Mystery, Casanova
6, CalX, $15,000, Pace, California Sire Stakes Three Year Old Fillies, 29.4, 1:01.4, 1:30.3, 1:58.1, FT
1-Gotubydashorthairs (f, 3, Wind Me Up--The Bearded Lady, by Mach Three) $7,500, Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0, $10,000
O-Mark P Anderson. B-Mark P Anderson. T-Gordon Graham. D-Lemoyne Svendsen.
2-Meechee (f, 3, Fancy Schmansy--Computer Art, by Computer Scooter) $3,750, Lifetime Record: 4-1-1-0, $8,940
O-Peg A Hoffman. B-Scott E Banitt. T-Quentin Schneider. D-Gerald Longo.
3-Cenalta Token (f, 3, Mystery Chase--Cenalta Artistry, by Allamerican Merlin) $1,800, Lifetime Record: 13-0-3-3, $17,378
O-Gordon & Helen J & Myrna J Empey, CA. B-Gordon & Helen J & Myrna J Empey, CA. T-Gordon Empey. D-Brad Irvine.
Replay Unavailable - Calls: 5, 5, 3, 4, 6T - Finish Order: Hot N Fancy, Cenalta Sweety
HA RRA H'S HOOSI ER PA RK report
Friday's Results:
1, HoP, $12,500, Pace, **THE JARROD DUNCAN MEMORIAL** Non Winners of 1 Ext PM Race or $7,500 Lifetime up to & inc. 3/15/23 (purse reflects $12,500
from SBDF), 28.3, 58.2, 1:24.4, 1:52.4, GD
1-Starlit Beachboy (g, 3, Luck Be Withyou--Beachyoutoit, by Somebeachsomewhere) $6,250, $13,500 2021 TOPEKA, Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $12,500
O-Mark E P'pool & Frank D Baldachino. B-John D Wagler. T-Mark P'pool. D-Brandon Bates.
2-Always Floating (g, 3, Always A Virgin--Float On By, by Art Major) $3,125, $14,000 2021 HOOSIER, Lifetime Record: 3-2-1-0, $13,125
O-Robin S Clements & Jacob J Fox. B-Larry E Miller Jr. T-Jacob Fox. D-Jordan Ross.
3-Vel What A Star (g, 3, Tellitlikeitis--Pipecreek Star, by Always A Virgin) $1,500, $17,000 2021 HOOSIER, Lifetime Record: 8-0-0-1, $2,060
O-Twila A Harts & Alvin R Miller. B-Alvin L B Schwartz. T-Alvin Miller. D-John De Long.
Replay Unavailable - Calls: 3H, 1H, 3, 1H, 1 - Finish Order: Business Check, Isitlikeittell, Shared By Me, Brooklyns Carmine, Tell A Tale, Er Griffin
Harness Racing Update | Results - Page 1RA CE RESULTS - FRI DA Y (CONTI NUED)
2, HoP, $23,700, Pace, **THE MEGA BOWL** Claiming Price $30,000 (W/A) - FINAL, 26.3, 54.4, 1:22.2, 1:52.1, GD
1-Gamblin Mo (g, 5, Captaintreacherous--Southwind Johanne, by Dragon Again) $11,850, $30,000 2019 LEX-SEL, Lifetime Record: 63-8-12-10, $291,566
O-Scp Stable Inc & Scott Tyler George & Bill Boyce. B-Southwind Farms LLC. T-Tyler George. D-Trace Tetrick.
2-Levi (g, 7, Pet Rock--Beam Of Joy, by Jate Lobell) $5,925, Lifetime Record: 136-22-21-9, $341,002
O-Eric A Prevost. B-Stephen P Richard. T-Ryan Bellamy. D-Sam Widger.
3-Rush To Judgement (g, 8, American Ideal--Sure Fun Tryin', by Allamerican Ingot) $2,844, $10,000 2016 LEX-SEL, Lifetime Record: 108-25-15-18, $236,302
O-Garcia Power Inc. B-John A Fodera & Alagna Racing LLC & Riverview Breeding LLC. T-Hector Herrera. D-Michael Oosting.
Replay Unavailable - Calls: 2H, 2, 5, 3H, 1H - Finish Order: Tellitsabb, Criminal Record, Rockinsweetvictory, Come On Raags, A Bettors Risk
4, HoP, $12,000, Pace, **THE SYCAMORE** Claiming Price $5,000 (W/A) - FINAL, 28.0, 57.0, 1:26.3, 1:56.4, GD
1-Mac Special (g, 7, Real Desire--Macintosh Special, by Armbro MacKintosh) $6,000, Lifetime Record: 78-6-3-5, $36,589
O-Brittany N Baker & Logan H Powell. B-Kathy D Krusz. T-Brittany Baker. D-Trace Tetrick.
2-Spartacus Bluechip (g, 5, American Ideal--Crucial Moment, by Bettor's Delight) $3,000, $15,000 2019 GOSHEN, Lifetime Record: 71-4-10-9, $51,689
O-Therl L Hensley. B-Let It Ride Stables Inc & Blue Chip Bloodstock Inc. T-Peter Redder. D-Tyler Smith.
3-Mannys Too Special (g, 9, Woodstock--So-ho-special, by Soho) $1,440, Lifetime Record: 220-36-19-29, $210,491
O-Mitchell Standardbreds Inc.. B-Pearl Warren & Joseph W & Dennis A Paver. T-Matt Rodriguez. D-Travis Seekman.
Replay Unavailable - Calls: 8, 6, 2H, H, HD - Finish Order: Archetto Hanover, Willey Bite, Mr D's Dragon, Why Don't U Stay, Timetoplaythegame, Brinks Job
6, HoP, $20,000, Pace, **THE DIAMOND** Claiming Price $20,000 (W/A) - FINAL, 27.0, 55.0, 1:22.4, 1:53.0, GD
1-Commentariat (g, 9, Bettor's Delight--Caviart Cameron, by Western Hanover) $10,000, Lifetime Record: 181-21-30-23, $289,418
O-Kirk L Nichols. B-Caviart Farms. T-Jason Brewer. D-John De Long.
2-Bit Ofa Tiger N (g, 9, Bettor's Delight--Tigerswish, by Holmes Hanover) $5,000, Lifetime Record: 79-10-7-11, $115,927
O-Thomas L Luther. B-L A & P L Turner, NZ. T-Jennifer Redmond. D-Atlee Bender.
3-Fox Valley Sampson (g, 5, Jk Endofanera--Lr Dancing Dream, by Ft ApacheHanover)$2,400,$18,0002019HOOSIER,LifetimeRecord:81-10-12-10,$111,938
O-Therl L Hensley. B-Fox Valley Standardbreds. T-Peter Redder. D-Tyler Smith.
Replay Unavailable - Calls: 8H, 5H, 4H, 1, T - Finish Order: Major Bucks, Crook Boyzz, Parklane Official, War Dan A, Ima Real Ladys Man, Robertsgladerunner,
Sonic Flare
8, HoP, $12,500, Pace, **THE JARROD DUNCAN MEMORIAL** Non Winners of 1 Ext PM Race or $7,500 Lifetime up to & inc. 3/15/23, 29.2, 59.1, 1:28.1, 1:56.1, GD
1-Bowie Rocks (g, 4, Rockin Image--Wimple Hanover, by Allamerican Native) $6,250, $7,500 2020 ILL-CL, Lifetime Record: 10-1-3-3, $80,035
O-Douglas S Overhiser. B-Freedom Hill Farms. T-Jamie Macomber. D-Ricky Macomber Jr.
2-Lupa (g, 3, Rockin Image--Lindwood Rosa, by The Panderosa) $3,125, $24,000 2021 MICHIANA, Lifetime Record: 2-0-1-1, $4,625
O-Twila A Harts & Alvin R Miller. B-Leon W. Slabach. T-Alvin Miller. D-Tyler Smith.
3-Starlit Rockstar (g, 3, Rockin Image--Sky Fulla Star, by Art Major) $1,500, $11,000 2021 HOOSIER, Lifetime Record: 10-5-2-2, $18,420
O-Michael G Peterson. B-John D Wagler. T-Mike Peterson. D-Mike Peterson.
Replay Unavailable - Calls: 2, 1H, 2, 1H, 3 - Finish Order: Shark Solicitor, American Cactus,MidnightImage,Fox ValleyTreason,TommyShelby,GallantAttribute
10, HoP, $22,000, Pace, Open Handicap, 27.0, 55.1, 1:23.1, 1:50.4, GD
1-Little Rocket Man (g, 7, Rockin Image--Gt Miss Royal, by Pilgrims Punch) $11,000, $18,000 2017 HOOSIER, Lifetime Record: 75-40-12-7, $716,999
O-Russell E Beeman & Jack A Freeman. B-Victory Hill Farm Inc. T-Ken Rucker. D-John De Long.
2-Crooked Smile (g, 6, Panther Hanover--Amilewidesmile, by Grinfromeartoear) $5,500, Lifetime Record: 88-21-14-14, $263,231
O-Wilson Racing Stable Inc & Turn For Home Racing LLC. B-Ellis Bryant Inc. T-Timothy Wilson Jr. D-Kyle Wilfong.
3-Mac's Big Boy (g, 6, Somebeachsomewhere--Michelle's Jackpot, by Artsplace) $2,640, $60,000 2018 SHS-HBG, Lifetime Record: 87-23-16-10, $411,706
O-Carl W Hambleton & Donald P Fennell. B-Jeffrey S Snyder. T-Tyler George. D-Trace Tetrick.
Replay Unavailable - Calls: 5, 5H, HD, 1, 1 - Finish Order: Sectionline Bigry, Primary Colors, Tulhurstsantanna A, True Blue Lindy
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