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Saturday, Jul y 7, 2018
Stak es race h andl e needs to grow
Harness racing is not thoroughbred racing and shouldn?t try to be, but
changes and focus are needed.
by Dean Towers
I n today?s HRU
The Stable looks to make a second home in Ohio page 3
Butenschoen is hopeful for 'excellent' Bill's Man in
tonight's Graduate final page 6
St Somewhere, So Awesome, Hurrikane Norkane win
NYSS events at Yonkers page 8
Wisdom Tree: Nadia Lobell with 1:49.4 track record page 10
Silverman voted to Hall of Fame for 2019, page 11
Stakes racing is a big part of harness racing, and has been
for as long as any of us can remember. We, as fans and
participants, long to see the best horses, trainers, drivers and
pedigrees duke it out for the highest purses. It?s in our blood.
Stakes races do seem to attract casual fans, too. There were
upwards of 10,000 people at the North America Cup this
year; 40,000 or more attend the Delaware County Fair for the
Jug; the Hambletonian in a short month will be packed, like
it usually is.
But, if I may ask, where?s the handle?
This year?s $532,000 Levy Final was a battle between the
who?s who of the older division at Yonkers. The handle on
the race ? with a pretty stout post drag ? was around
$140,000.
Meanwhile, near the same time at Woodbine, a middle
conditioned event brought in about the same handle, and at
the Meadowlands, a short eight-horse field in the $6,500 last
event of the night drew over $240,000.
If you think I?m picking on Yonkers, we?ll switch gears.
There was less than $50,000 in the win pool of the Little
Brown Jug final ? with the entire harness racing world
watching.
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Western
Vintage p,2, 1:49.4 ($402,478)
Western Ideal - Major Harmony by Art Major
Chris Tully
First Crop Two-Year-Olds
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Rose Run Ulysses Authentic Hanover
p,2, 1:52.2f -’18 p,2, 1:53.3f-’18
Dam: Alcyon Semalu by Good News Scooter Dam: Armbro Amoretto by Artsplace
$40,000 Ohio Sires Stakes winner for 2YO colts $40,000 Ohio Sires Stakes winner for 2YO colts
in p,2, 1:52.2f, a National Season’s Record and in a life best of p,2, 1:53.3f, July 4 at Scioto Downs
equaled the track record, July 4 at Scioto Downs. Owners: Hutchison Harness Llc, Mary Thompson &
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Breeder: Rose Run Farm Breeder: Hanover Shoe Farm
Trainer: Kimberly Dailey Trainer: Dustin Arledge
Driven by: Daniel Noble Driven by: Tyler Smith
Bombay Hanover, another colt by Western Vintage, finished 2nd in his $40,000 Ohio Sires Stakes division, timed in p,2, 1:53.3f.
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The win pool for the North America Cup was about strategies.
$110,000, which is fine. However, the race was for $1 million iii) Make the races themselves better betting races. If
? the richest pacing race in the world ? and had fans packed
Hannelore Hanover is 1-9, why flirt with a free square in a
to the rafters in a beautiful setting. It was shown on national
Pick 4, killing the value in many cases; why make the race
television in Canada, as well.
unbettable? Bar her. It?ll probably save some money because
Thoroughbred racing, in contrast, drives people to their big
there will be no minus pool, too.
events just like harness racing does. But the sport also drives
huge handle from these events. iv) More open draws to make the races more contentious.
According to Chris Rossi, a racing data analyst, about 10% People talk about rewarding winners, and that?s okay. But
of yearly thoroughbred handle comes from the top 1 per cent what about the horse who drew the eight in the elimination,
of races, and this number has been growing for some time. was parked every step and came third? What did he or she
Meanwhile, about a third of the handle comes from claiming do wrong to not to draw a good post for all the chocolates?
races, which make up close to 50 per cent of all races. If an owner pays his or her money through stakes payments
Why do they do so much better with these events? I and starting fees, they should have a 1 in 9 or 10 chance to
believe it?s because they are true events, and the racing draw the rail just like everyone else.
represents some of the most contentious betting a punter I?m sure you can think of a few ideas, too.
can find. Graded races usually have horses coming from
everywhere ? different geographies, different barns, from For harness racing to draw money and eyeballs to big
different surfaces, trying different distances ? and most events, in my view it needs to be open minded and willing to
horses have never even met before. The races are compelling experiment. These events are important, and the sport
and a true puzzle, for both bettors and fans. should do everything in their power to make them more and
In harness, the horses race so often against each other, at more popular.
the same standard distance, there simply isn?t much mystery.
The races themselves are very easy to handicap and generate
a lot of low prices. A 10-horse $30,000 claimer at the
Meadowlands or Woodbine can be incredibly contentious,
and blow away the handle on a stakes race with a 3-5 shot
who looks like a slam dunk.
It wasn?t like this before, for the most part. In the 1980s, for
example, the Driscoll or Canadian Pacing Derby or
Meadowlands Pace elimination horses did come from
everywhere. There were Midwest invaders, New York horses,
Ontario-owned horses and so on. Ten entries with 10
different trainers created a lot of interest, and go back and
look at some of the handles ? the money was there.
Today, though, it?s simply not the case.
Living with current reality, harness racing cannot be
thoroughbred racing, and in my view, it should not even try
to be. Spending piles of money to ?bring in a crowd?could
very well be wasted marketing spend, and the money could
be used more wisely.
Here are a few potential strategies (some outside the box)
to hopefully raise handle and interest in signature events:
i) Experiment ? Charge admission, use a portion of it to
offer free programs or free bets on big races. Track the
handle; track the per capita handle and adjust the strategy
based on results.
ii) Horse owners want to get involved to make these races
better. Charge another $50 or $100 via a stakes payment,
and use the cash to promote the betting of the event
through a carryover if a signature bet, or other handle driven
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Brad Conrad Jay Wolf
Th e Stabl e?s See You I n Tuscany scored a 1:53 v i ctory i n th e A nth ony M acDonal d l ook s to spend a l ot of ti me i n Oh i o th i s
openi ng l eg of th e Oh i o Si re Stak es on I ndependence Day at Sci oto summer w i th 17 Oh i o-b red 2-year-ol ds.
Dow ns.
Canadi an-based Th e Stabl e a last quarter in :26.3.
l ook s to mak e a second h ome i n ?This colt is an odd story. We trained down 57 babies and
(See You In Tuscany) was really around 40th (best) all year.
Oh i o He was just in the mix,?said Anthony. ?Somebody asked me
The fractional ownership group won three OHSS events this the other day, ?When did you know the he had talent??I said,
week and looks forward to more. ?Honestly, right around the 5/8 pole of his qualifier (won by
by Jay Wolf six lengths in 1:55.4 on June 9). He certainly was a pleasant
surprise.?
When Canadian trainers Anthony and Amy MacDonald
launched The Stable in 2015, the fractional ownership group The Ohio Sires Stake action got underway on Monday (July
took the industry by storm. During the opening days of the 2) at Northfield Park with the freshmen colt trotters and The
2-year-old stakes season, The Stable looks to take Ohio Stable sent four postward, earning a win and a pair of
racing by storm. third-place finishes.
Friday night he won a $40,000 Ohio Sires Stakes (OHSS) In the first $40,000 division, Anthony eased Oh So Pine off
event for freshman trotting fillies when he drive Twinsburg the gate and sat a patient fifth through much of the mile,
to victory in 1:54.4 at Scioto Downs. During Wednesday?s making his move at the three-quarter pole. After going a
Independence Day matinee at the Columbus, OH track, little wide in the final turn, Oh So Pine gathered himself and
Anthony guided the 2-year-old colt See You In Tuscany to a sprinted home in :28.4 to win by ¾ of a length.
1:53 victory in the $40,000 opening leg of the OHSS. ?He is an incredibly talented colt. He?s got a big, big turn of
foot. He has big speed and can carry it a long distance,?said
The We Will See colt was sent out as the second choice,
the 41 year-old native of Prince Edward Island. ?I thought
but proved to be the best when he unleashed a strong move
that I had them collared in the far turn, but then he kind of
just past the half and took the lead from the pacesetting blew the turn...just being green.?
Bombay Hanover just before the three-quarter mile mark.
Oh So Pine is the gelded son of first crop sire Uncle Peter
See You In Tuscany cruised home to score a 3 ¼ length win.
and is out of the mare Pine Potion. The unraced mare has
?I used him a little harder in the third quarter than I already produced a pair of rich performers, Sundown Bob
probably even needed to,?said Anthony. ?I thought Dan ($517,561) and Bullet ($303,500).
(Noble?s) horse (Bombay Hanover) caught a little bit of a The $13,000 purchase is now two-for-two on the season.
breather and I thought I would take a run at him. With 17 Buckeye bred two-year-olds, the MacDonalds will
?He drove away down the lane. He didn?t let up and paced be looking to spend a lot of time in Ohio this summer.
right into the turn after the wire. You can?t ask for anything ?We love Ohio? .we have a lot of clients that travel down
more than that from a 2-year-old. here to watch the races. We have a lot of clients from here. It
?He has a big engine in him and he loves to race. He knows should be a really fun summer here in Ohio.?
what is there to do. He?s tenacious.?
The OHSS win was See You In Tuscany?s first score in two
career starts. His first start was a solid second-place effort at
Woodbine Mohawk Park, where he was timed in 1:56.2, with
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Dave Landry
Joh n Fodera (l ef t w i th M yron Bel l and Tony A l agna) h as ow ned h orses f or 57 years.
Fodera w i th tri o i n M eadow l ands trained by Tony Alagna.
Pace el i mi nati ons Those three horses are among five Alagna hopefuls in the
elims, with O?Brien Award-winner Stay Hungry and Odds On
Nearly six decades after he began owning horses, John Fodera Lauderdale joining the group.
has three hopefuls in tonight?s Meadowlands Pace eliminations.
The eliminations for the Meadowlands Pace, which is for
by Ken Weingartner / USTA media relations manager 3-year-old pacers, are part of a Big M card that includes the
When a teenage John Fodera began owning racehorses 57 $250,000 finals of the Graduate Series for 4-year-old pacers
years ago, he had no idea where it would lead him. But over and trotters. Racing begins at 6:35 p.m. (EDT). The
the ensuing years, his involvement has brought him to the Meadowlands Pace eliminations are races six and eight. The
winner?s circle in many of harness racing?s great events, Graduate Series finals are races five and 10.
including the Breeders Crown, North America Cup, Little ?I?ve been in the business since I was 16 years old,?the
Brown Jug and Metro Pace. 73-year-old Fodera said. ?It goes back a long, long time. The
He will try again this year to add the Crawford Farms majority of years I was in the claiming business, and I did
Meadowlands Pace to the list. Fodera, a Staten Island well. I prided myself on watching all the races. I didn?t even
resident who has attended races at the Meadowlands since know what the yearling business was all about back then.
opening night in 1976, is a partner on three horses in ?Little by little I got involved (with yearlings) and this is
tonight?s eliminations for the Meadowlands Pace. All three ? where we are now. It?s been fun in the game. It?s been really
American History, Babes Dig Me and Captain Deo ? are good; I can?t complain at all.?
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Fodera got started owning horses with a $2,500 claimer The Gym Partners, which includes Fodera. The colt was third
named Sir Carlith that he bought with his cousin, Jim in the Art Rooney Pace and second to Courtly Choice in the
McGovern. He developed friendships with a number of consolation division of the North America Cup.
owners over the years at the Meadowlands, including Captain Deo is in the first Meadowlands Pace elimination,
Brittany Farms?George Segal and Myron Bell, who helped get with Ideal Feeling, Hayden Hanover, This Is The Plan,
Fodera started with yearlings and stakes races. Nutcracker Sweet, Stay Hungry, and Thinkbig Dreambig.
Since then, Fodera has been a partner on numerous Captain Deo, a son of Somebeachsomewhere? Worldly
stakes-winners including Luckyisasluckydoes, Yankee Beauty, has won two of 10 career races and $30,307 for
Skyscaper, Boulder Creek, Mr Feelgood, Tell All, Shake It Cerry, owners Alagna Racing, Sbrocco, In The Gym Partners, and
and Artspeak. Tell All was Canada?s Horse of the Year in 2007 Captain Deo Partners.
as well as a Dan Patch Award winner. Shake It Cerry was Elimination winners draw for posts one through six for the
Trotter of the Year in 2014 while Boulder Creek and Artspeak final.
were divisional champions.
?I think the eliminations will be very exciting,?said Fodera,
As for Fodera?s Meadowlands Pace horses, American History who retired in 2017 as principal at St. Peter?s Boys High
heads to his elimination off a 1:47 mile in a conditioned race School on Staten Island and now serves as the school?s
last week at the Meadowlands. The time was one-fifth of a president. ?It will be a great night.?
second off the world record for a 3-year-old pacer.
For tonight?s complete Meadowlands entries, click here.
For his career, the son of American Ideal? Perfect Touch
has won five of 10 races and earned $100,243 for owners
Brittany Farms, Marvin Katz and American History Racing,
which includes Fodera. The colt finished last season with a
third-place finish behind Lost In Time and Stay Hungry in the
Governor?s Cup. This year, he was third in his elimination of
the North America Cup and 10th in the final.
American History, the No. 1-ranked horse in Meadowlands
analyst Dave Little?s final Road to the Meadowlands Pace, is
in the second of the two eliminations, with supplemental
entries Courtly Choice and Jimmy Freight plus
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Butensch oen i s h opef ul f or
'ex cel l ent' Bi l l 's M an i n toni gh t's
Graduate f i nal
The trotter comes into tonight?s $250,000 final off a 1:52.1
track-record-equalling performance at Harrah?s Philadelphia.
by Ken Weingartner / USTA media relations manager
John Butenschoen expects a good effort from Bill?s Man in
tonight?s $250,000 Graduate Series championship for
4-year-old trotters at the Meadowlands Racetrack. The only
question is how good.
?Some days he?s a real good horse, some days he?s an
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excellent horse,?Butenschoen said. ?If the real good horse
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shows up, we should be able to get a check. If the excellent Bi l l 's M an (Corey Cal l ah an) i n th e $ 250,000 Graduate f i nal at th e
M eadow l ands.
horse shows up, we are good enough, I think, to win. There
are times when he is absolutely fantastic and there are times Dream, has won seven of 21 career races and earned
that he?s just a really, really good horse. It?s going to depend $128,803. The gelding is owned by Crawford Farms Racing.
what horse shows up. We?ll see.?
?It?s nice to be able to start the year off racing against
Bill?s Man was more than good in his most recent start, 4-year-olds. I think they?re both coming into the race in good
winning with a then track-record-equaling 1:52.1 mile at shape. We?ve got a chance here now for two weeks to race
Harrah?s Philadelphia on June 21. For his career, Bill?s Man for some really serious money before we?ve got to jump and
has won eight of 39 races, cashed a check a total of 32 times, tackle the open boys down the line,?Butenschoen said,
and earned $557,229. He closed last season with a victory in referring to the July 14 Hambletonian Maturity for 4-year-old
the Matron Stakes. trotters at the Big M. ?I think it?s a good way to get their feet
He finished second in a division of the Graduate Series on wet. Bill?s Man started early last year and raced all the way
June 10 at Tioga Downs and was fourth in two prior rounds through the Matron, so he didn?t get a whole lot of time off.
of the event. So it?s nice when they come back they don?t have to race
Bill?s Man, a son of Credit Winner out of Silver Springs, will against horses that are a little more seasoned. It?s a good
start from post seven with Corey Callahan driving for owners springboard.?
Crawford Farms Racing, M And L of Delaware, and VIP Ariana G, the lone female in the Graduate trot field, is the
Internet Stable. He is 8-1 on the morning line. 3-1 favorite. Yannick Gingras will drive the mare from post
Butenschoen also sends out Don Dream in the Graduate eight for trainer Jimmy Takter and owners Marvin Katz and Al
final. He will start from post six with driver Brett Miller and Libfeld.
is 15-1. Don Dream, a son of Donato Hanover out of Gabbys Tonight?s card also includes the $250,000 Graduate Series
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championship for 4-year-old pacers and two eliminations for Following is the Graduate Series championship field for
the Crawford Farms Meadowlands Pace for 3-year-old pacers. 4-year-old pacers.
The top five finishers from each elimination advance to the PP-Horse-Driver-Trainer-Morning Line
July 14 Meadowlands Pace final. Elimination winners draw
1-Miso Fast-Louis Roy-Virgil Morgan Jr.-7-2
for posts one through six.
2-Donttellmeagain-Tim Tetrick-Jim King Jr.-5-1
Racing begins at 6:35 p.m. (EDT). The Graduate Series finals
are races five and 10. The Meadowlands Pace eliminations 3-Western Joe-Scott Zeron-Chris Choate-9-2
are races six and eight. 4-Mac?s Jackpot-Brett Miller-Jeff Smith-15-1
Butenschoen will be busy in the Graduate for pacers, too, 5-Blood Line-Andy McCarthy-Jimmy Takter-10-1
with Funknwaffles starting from post six. Funkwaffles, a 6-Funknwaffles-Corey Callahan-John Butenschoen-10-1
two-time New York Sire Stakes champ, will have Callahan
7-Maroma Beach-Matt Kakaley-Ron Burke-15-1
driving for Crawford Farms Racing and is 10-1. For his career,
Funknwaffles has won 13 of 34 races and earned $874,223. 8-Filibuster Hanover-Yannick Gingras-Ron Burke-8-1
He is winless in six starts this season, but has a 9-Lawrencetown Beach-Doug McNair-Ron Burke-15-1
second-place finish behind Filibuster Hanover in a 10-Highalator-David Miller-Jenny Bier-3-1
preliminary round of the Graduate. In his most recent start
he was seventh in an elimination of the Ben Franklin Pace
on June 23 and bypassed the Franklin consolation last week
to refresh for the Graduate final.
?He?s been victimized in most of his starts by post
positions,?Butenschoen said. ?He?s raced extremely well but
he doesn?t have a lot to show for it. The one time he did get
a chance to strut his stuff he was a close second to Filibuster
at Tioga. He?s not a very big horse, but a very game horse. We
figured let them go at it hard (last week) and hopefully we?re
a little bit fresher. If we can work something out I think we?re
okay.?
Highalator, who has won three of his past four races,
including two preferred handicaps at The Meadowlands, is
the 3-1 Graduate pace favorite from post 10. David Miller
will drive for co-owner/trainer Jenny Bier and fellow owners
Joann Dombeck and Midsize Construction.
Following is the Graduate Series championship field for
4-year-old trotters.
PP-Horse-Driver-Trainer-Morning Line
1-Lord Cromwell-Jim Marohn Jr.-Ed Hart-10-1
2-Dunbar Hall-Jody Jamieson-Stephanie Jamieson-7-2
3-Moonshiner Hanover-David Miller-Chris Beaver-9-2
4-International Moni-Scott Zeron-Domenico Cecere-6-1
5-Sortie-Trond Smedshammer-Trond Smedshammer-15-1
6-Don Dream-Brett Miller-John Butenschoen-15-1
7-Bill?s Man-Corey Callahan-John Butenschoen-8-1
8-Ariana G-Yannick Gingras-Jimmy Takter-3-1
9-Top Flight Angel-Andy Miller-Julie Miller-15-1
10-Yes Mickey-Ake Svanstedt-Ake Svanstedt-8-1
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Mike Lizzi
St Somew h ere (George Brennan) w on h er NYSS test i n 1:54.4.
St Somew h ere, So A w esome, (trainer) Ron Burke, Phil Collura, J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby
and Weaver Bruscemi, it was that first win in her second
Hurri k ane Nork ane w i n NYSS start. The exacta paid $29.60, the triple returned $70 and the
ev ents at Yonk ers superfecta paid $328.50.
by Frank Drucker / Yonkers Raceway "I was really impressed with her, especially since it was her
The New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) continued downstate first time on a half-(mile track),?Brennan said,
Friday night, with Yonkers Raceway playing host to the The evening?s second grouping had favored So Awesome
$162,000 Clyde Hirt Pace for 2-year-old fillies. Three (Tim Tetrick, $3.50) do her night?s work with few issues (:29.2,
conveniently-concocted divisions, each worth $54,000, :59, 1:27.2, first purse win, 1:55.3).
comprised the event. From post four, So Awesome was chased around the four
The opening division saw a certified eight-hole beat down turns by pole-sitting Crazy Cute (Jim Morrill Jr.), whipping that
administered by St. Somewhere (George Brennan, $4.70). rival by 3½ lengths. Who Can You Trust (Bartlett) was third,
Wide early, as one would surmise from this impost, St. with She?s Da Boom (Jim Marohn Jr.) fourth.
Somewhere worked around longshot Sun Viser (catch-driver For So Awesome, a So Surreal? Teddy Ballgirl miss owned
Dan Dube), then gave nothing else a shot (:27.2, :56.3, 1:25.2, by William Hartt and trained by Scott DiDomenico, it was
maiden-breaking 1:54.4). also a first win in a pair of seasonal/career tries. The exacta
The final margin was 4¾ lengths, with JK American Beauty paid $10.40, the triple returned $110 and the superfecta paid
(Brian Sears) arriving late for second. Slight 6-5 choice $412.
Meghan Lynn (Jason Bartlett) bid, then flatted for third, with ?I like her a lot,?DiDomenico said. ?She's really special."
Sun Viser fourth. The evening?s third and final get-together was by far the
For second choice St. Somewhere, a daughter of American strangest.
Ideal? Somstreetsomwhere co-owned (as Burke Racing) by Brooklyn Lilacs (Morrill Jr.), the 2-5 favorite, made the lead
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Mike Lizzi
So A w esome (Ti m Tetri ck ) posted h er f i rst career purse w i n w i th a 1:55.3 NYSS v i ctory.
from post No. 6 after eschewing an early three-hole. She did That moved up Hurrikane Norkane ($12), Gia?s Surreal
so after a :28.4 opening quarter-mile. Hurrikane Norakane (Bartlett), Money Shot Hanover (Tetrick) and Eos N Rock
(Dube), the first leader from post No. 4, surrendered for the (Marohn Jr.) to the four wagering gimmick positions.
pocket as the odds-on choice found a :58.1 intermission. For third choice Hurrikane Norakane, an Art Major miss
Down the backside the second time, Brooklyn Lilacs trained by John McDermott for co-owners Jonathan Klee,
appeared to get on one line as she bore out noticeably off Kuhen Racing, Pegasis Investment Group and George Vierno,
the cones. That altered the paths of horses both behind and it was her initial race for money. The exacta paid $175.50,
outside of her. the triple returned $3,440 and the superfecta paid $16,191
She did own the lead at the 1:27.3 three-quarters and (base $2 payout).
crossed the wire first by a half-length in 1:56.4. However, the
judges were quick to take a look. Upon review, Brooklyn
Lilacs was placed last (seventh) for essentially impeding all
her rivals.
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Wi sdom Tree w i ns Nadi a Lobel l
w i th 1:49.4 Hoosi er track record
Katkin American, Rockinbeach win Indiana Sires Stakes finals.
by Emily Gaskin / Hoosier Park publicist
Wisdom Tree returned to Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on
Friday and continued her winning ways in the featured event
of the evening, the $142,000 Nadia Lobell Stakes for
three-year-old pacing fillies. With Sam Widger in the bike,
Wisdom Tree turned in a sharp, front-running effort to stop
the timer in 1:49.4 and establish a new track record for
Linscott Photography
sophomore pacing fillies in the process. The previous record
Wi sdom Tree (Sam Wi dger) setti ng a 1:49.4 track record w h i l e
of 1:50.1 was established in 2016 by Rockalina and driver w i nni ng th e $ 142,000 Nadi a Lob el l .
Mike Peterson.
old trotting and pacing colts. Katkin American and James
Widger had the heavy 3-5 favorite firing away with the
Yoder followed suit to deliver as the heavy betting favorite in
wings of the gate but Ricky Macomber Jr. and Strong Opinion
the $75,000 Indiana Sires Stakes Final for three-year-old
were a step quicker and grabbed the early lead through the
trotting colts and geldings. Stopping the timer in 1:53, Katkin
opening panel in a snappy :25.3. Wisdom Tree was second
American made his game, winning move down the backside
but not for long. Widger gave her the green light as the field
to finish 10 lengths in front of his next closest competitor.
approached the half and she quickly grabbed command
After a track record performance in his elimination last week,
before the second station in :53.3. Michael Oosting and
Katkin American recorded his third consecutive Hoosier Park
Double A Mint were next in line third and would begin the
victory for trainer Verlin Yoder and owner, breeder, Brett Boyd.
long, first-over attack just before the three-quarters in 1:21.4.
Katkin American was won his last three outings by a
The blazing speed continued but Wisdom Tree appeared
combined 27 lengths.
strong on the front.
?We are so thankful to so many folks that helped get this
Double A Mint was matching strides with the leader but
horse here,?Boyd said of his prodigy in the winner?s circle. ?It
Wisdom Tree wasn?t going down without a fight. Utilizing a
takes a lot of people to get one here and we are so thankful
:28 final panel, Wisdom Tree was able to put away Double A
to everyone who helped us along the way. I trained his
Mint to finish a length and a half to the good. Reign on Me
mother and he reminds me a lot of her. We love this colt and
and LeWayne Miller utilized a ground saving trip to rally for
the Yoders have done such a great job with him.?
third place honors. Wisdom Tree returned $3.40 to her
backers at the betting windows. Unraced at two, the son of Guccio? Katkin has now won
three of five lifetime starts. With the win, Katkin American
?It was a little fast to the half,?Widger said. ?Looking at the
nearly doubled his lifetime purse earnings to push his career
program, I thought we were the best in the race and she has
bankroll to $62,000.
always been strong on the front. She?s a really nice filly who
knows her work. She just goes out there and does her job.? On the pacing side of things, Rockinbeach and Ricky
Macomber Jr. converted a pocket trip into a 1:49.4 score in
Trained by Jeff Cullipher, who co-owns with Thomas
the $75,000 Indiana Sires Stakes Final for three-year-old
Pollack, Wisdom Tree scored her third consecutive victory
and seventh seasonal win from nine outings. The 1:49.4 pacing colts and geldings. Employing a :25.4 final quarter,
clocking was a new lifetime best as the daughter of Rockinbeach exploded to the wire to finish six lengths in
Betterthancheddar? Wisdom pushed her career bankroll to front of Jeopardy and John DeLong.
$241,660. Wisdom Tree will likely be pointed to the Trained by Jamie Macomber, Rockinbeach notched his
Mistletoe Shalee at the Meadowlands for her next stakes fourth win from nine seasonal starts and established a new
engagement.
lifetime best in the process. The homebred son of Rockin
The stakes action continued a little later on in the evening Image? Miss Sandy Beach is owned by Wilbur Eash and has
with the $75,000 Indiana Sires Stakes Finals for three-year now amassed $168,940 in lifetime purse earnings.
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Hambl etoni an Soci ety / Breeders Crow n Pol l
Week 6 - July 2 2018
RANK NAME (FIRST PLACE VOTES) AGE/SEX/GAIT RECORD EARNINGS POINTS PREVIOUS WEEK
1 Hannelore Hanover (34) 6MT 5 5‐0‐0 $218,338 349 1
2 Shartin N 5MP 14 11‐1‐0 $560,923 265 3
3 Lather Up 3CP 8 7‐0‐0 $470,665 243 2
4 Atlanta 3FT 4 4‐0‐0 $147,584 232 5
5 McWicked (1) 7HP 6 4‐1‐0 $328,850 159 Not Ranked
6 Manchego 3FT 4 3‐0‐0 $55,740 153 4
7 Wolfgang 3CT 2 2‐0‐0 $112,630 94 7
8 Kissing In The Sand 3FP 5 3‐2‐0 $264,370 77 Not Ranked
9 Filibuster Hanover 4GP 7 5‐1‐0 $235,975 55 6
10 Marion Marauder 5HT 5 3‐2‐0 $169,500 54 Not Ranked
Si l v erman v oted to Hal l of Fame assisting his son Richie, himself a fine horseman.
f or 2019, f i v e oth ers on th e bal l ot The five candidates to be placed on the summer ballot for
Hall election have all contributed to top-level racing in a
Trainer Jerry Silverman has been selected for direct variety of different ways:
admission to the Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 2019
Blair Burgess will look to complete a ?Hall of Fame double,?
through USHWA?s bylaws and its Veteran category, which
having been voted into the Hall in his native Canada last
once every three years allows the Committee to choose one
year. Burgess has been a frequent figure in the winner?s
nominee (aged 70+) who will directly become a Hall of
circle of the sport?s top races: the Hambletonian (Amigo Hall
Famer.
and Triple Crown winner Glidemaster), Breeders Crown (Real
Five other individuals were put forward by the Committee Desire), Meadowlands Pace (Frugal Gourmet and Real Desire)
to appear on a midsummer ballot, conducted among and Little Brown Jug (Tell All). Real Desire and Glidemaster
USHWAns and Hall of Famers. If the nominee secures 75 per were both voted Horse of the Year by the Harness Writers.
cent of the yes-no votes in the balloting, they will join Twice the trainer of the Year in Canada, Burgess is the son of
Silverman as inductees into the hallowed Hall on July 7, Canadian Hall of Fame breeder/owner/executive Bob
2019. This quality quintet is Blair Burgess, Ted Gewertz, Joe Burgess.
Holloway, Linda Toscano, and Ted Wing.
Ted Gewertz first caught the harness racing ?bug?when
Jerry Silverman was one of the leading Grand Circuit Kennedy was President, and his love for the sport has not
trainers for five decades, from the 1960s through the 2000s. waned over the years. He has been co-owner of three
He made a big impact in 1996, when he was 31 (a ?mere pup? Hambletonian winners ? Giant Victory, Windsong?s Legacy
among the trainers of his days), with Triple Crown winner (Triple Crown winner and Trotter of the Year), and
Romeo Hanover, and the subsequent years saw a stream of Deweycheatumnhowe ? in addition to such horses as
champions such as Fame, Hit Parade, Masquerade, Huntsville and Housethatruthbuilt, the latter having her best
Saccharum, Die Laughing, and Glowing Report (the last year in 2004, when USHWA named Gewertz the Owner of the
named a stakes winner 40 years after Romeo Hanover) Year. Conscious of keeping the highest standards in the sport,
among the large stable that he ran with intelligence and Gewertz is a director of the Hambletonian Society and a
endurance. Silverman retired four years ago, but continues
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trustee of the Harness Racing Museum.
Joe Holloway started in the sport as a caretaker in his
native Delaware when he was an altar boy, as the new local
priest took up harness racing as a way to connect with his
flock. Holloway connected with the uppermost level of the
sport with his masterful handling of Jenna?s Beach Boy,
three-time Breeders Crown winner, twice Pacer of the Year,
and a horse whose record for a race mile of 1:47.3 stood for a
decade. Holloway, voted the sport?s top trainer in 1995, has
since buffed up his resume by developing She?s A Great Lady,
Shebestingin, and Somwherovrarainbow, as well as the
handling of 1:46 pacer Always B Miki at 2 and 3.
Linda Toscano has long had a harness background
association, dating back to her driving ponies in races when
Courtesy Meadowlands
her age was in single digits. She served an apprenticeship
Th e Bi g M h as renamed a stak es race i n Denni s Drazi n's h onor.
with legendary NYC horseman Buddy Regan, then went out
on her own in 1985. Linda has attracted widespread
attention throughout much of the current decade, including Bi g M renames stak es f or Denni s
being named 2012 Trainer of the Year by USHWA ? in that
year alone she had the Hambletonian winner Market Share,
Drazi n and Frank Z anzucck i
but he was a (high-class) second fiddle that year to Horse of The Meadowlands is pleased to announce that two of its
the Year winner Chapter Seven. The ill-fated Walner, historic Hambletonian Day stakes are being renamed to
champion 3YO Heston Blue Chip, and half-mile track world honor a pair of men who have contributed mightily to the
champion Jet Laag have also benefited from her care and health and well being of horse racing in New Jersey.
tutelage. The race for Hambletonian eligible 3-year-old trotting
Ted Wing was an Olympic-caliber skier before suffering an colts previously called the "Townsend Ackerman" will now be
injury, and the loss of the downhill sport was harness racing?s known as the "Dennis Drazin". Mr. Drazin, an attorney by
gain, as the native of Maine captured titles in New England trade, is a longtime thoroughbred owner and breeder who
in his early years of the sport, then emerged as one of the has served as president of the New Jersey Thoroughbred
Horsemen?s Association and the chairman of the New Jersey
leading horsemen in the founding days of The Meadowlands,
Racing Commission. He resigned the Commission post to
balancing his racing at that track with regular duty at
become Chairman and CEO of Darby Development LLC,
Roosevelt/Yonkers. Inducted into the New England Harness operators of Monmouth Park, a position he has held since
Racing Hall of Fame the same year as Bill O?Donnell and Jim 2012.
Doherty, who would later go on to the national Hall, Wing
Mr. Drazin was the driving force behind Monmouth Park's
has been an important part in the success of such stars as decision to fight in court to bring sports betting to New
Skip By Night, Gallo Blue Chip, Butler BG, and Calvert. Jersey and the resulting legislation. That dream was finally
There will also be midsummer balloting (75%+ of yes/no realized when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the
ballots required) of USHWAns on writer/commentator Dave Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act and
Little and photographer Mark Hall, who were nominated for Governor Murphy signed it into law earlier this year.
the Communicators Hall of Fame at the annual Directors "I am both humbled and honored to be acknowledged for
meeting of USHWA this past February. my accomplishments by Jeff Gural and the Meadowlands
team by naming their prestigious race the Dennis Drazin. Jeff
? United States Harness Writers Association
always promised during six years of litigation that if we were
successful in winning the sports betting litigation that he
would name a Grade 1 Stake in my honor,?Drazin said. ?I am
proud to accept this wonderful distinction from a leader in
the industry and my peers."
Mr. Frank Zanzuccki has served horse racing in the state of
New Jersey for 40 years, having joined the New Jersey Racing
Commission in 1978 then ascending the ranks until being
appointed Executive Director in 1992. He retired from that
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Museum, and is glad to contribute to ongoing operations.
Shawn Wiles, president of USHWA, is also manager of
racing operations at nearby Monticello Raceway; in fact, his
USHWA chapter is named the Monticello-Goshen Chapter,
and he is very aware of the importance of and the ongoing
good work done by his ?backyard neighbor.?
?The preservation and promotion of the achievements of
the sport?s greatest participants who have been honored by
election to the Hall would be enough for many
organizations. But the Hall/Museum also serves as the
sport?s main repository of history for today?s racing fans, and
often is on the road with exhibits, furthering exposure for
the sport; it also has a component that tries to encourage
the fans of tomorrow, to introduce them to harness racing at
a young age,?Wiles said.
The Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame is open 361
days a year in Goshen NY; its website?s address is
www.harnessmuseum.com.
? United States Harness Writers Association
Courtesy Meadowlands
Frank Z anzucck i h as al so been h onored w i th a stak es race i n h i s
name.
M i ch el on?s f i l l y f astest i n PA
Stal l i on Seri es
position on July 1, 2018. To recognize his considerable
First-time starter Michelon?s Filly stalked the leader from
contributions over that period, The Meadowlands' race for
the pocket, then poured through the Lightning Lane to score
Hambletonian eligible 3-year-old trotting fillies previously
in 1:54.4, fastest win in Thursday?s $60,000 Pennsylvania
titled the "Duenna" shall henceforth be titled the "Frank
Stallion Series stake at The Meadows. The event for
Zanzuccki".
freshman filly pacers was contested over three divisions, with
"To be recognized by the harness racing industry in this Margret Hill and Another Beach Day taking the other splits
fashion is a great honor and I am sincerely grateful to Jeff to give Dave Palone a stake double among his four victories
Gural and his staff at the New Meadowlands for this on the 13-race card.
accolade," said Zanzuccki.
Mami Hanover led her field into the final turn, but when
Both men will be present to award the stakes trophy to the the walls started to close in, Michelon?s Filly had the shortest
winning connections on Hambletonian Day, Aug. 4. route to the finish line, edging Typhoon by a neck. Ponder
Time earned show.
USHWA donates $ 5,000 to ?She had a lot of go today, and she?s pretty handy,?said
winning driver Marcus Miller. ?I think that?s her greatest
Harness Raci ng M useum strength. She?s very versatile. That will help as we go through
At its annual Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on Sunday the season and the races go a little faster.?
(July 1), the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame was a Erv Miller trains the daughter of Captain Treacherous? New
recipient of a check for $5,000 from the United States Album for Ronald Michelon and Michael Anderson.
Harness Writers Association (USHWA), the sport?s leading
Margret Hill wasn?t the stake?s swiftest winner, but she was
media organization.
the most visually compelling. She spotted the 1-2 favorite,
Two years ago, the directors of USHWA made a change in More More More, 6 lengths before overtaking her with a
the organization?s rules and regulations of operation, quick and determined uncovered move and downing her by
mandating a $5,000 contribution to the Hall and Museum. 2-3/4 lengths in 1:56.3. Journey Of Love completed the
USHWA has been entrusted with conducting the annual ticket.
elections for the sport?s highest honor, acceptance into the
?She was green,?Palone said of the daughter of
Hall of Fame, with its membership joining with present Hall
Somebeachsomewhere? Sarandon Blue Chip. ?She had a
of Famers in voting to honor the best of the best. The
good turn of foot, and I like the way she passed the favorite.
organization is proud of the work of the Hall and the
She?ll learn.?
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BrianBrownconditionsMargretHill for owner/breederTomHill. At 2,SweetLouwonthe DanPatchAwardfor hisdivisionandset
AnotherBeachDaywasn?ton the leadat anypointin her two a freshmanmile-trackrecordof 1:49,a markthat still stands.After
qualifiers,but Paloneput her therein her careerdebut.She heldoff slumpinga bit at 3,he roaredbackto becomeone of harness
the rallyingAlii Nui bya headin 1:55,withSureR LookinGood racing?stopolderperformersandwasnamedPacerof the Yearin
third. 2014.Overthe courseof a 10-racewinningstreak,he recordedsix
consecutivesub-1:48miles.He retiredwithearningsof nearly$3.5
?Shecameadvertisedasa goodfilly,but she wascompletelylost
millionandcurrentlyis a dual-hemispherestallion,standingat
on the lead,?Palonesaid.?EverytimeI got her attention,she
DiamondCreekFarmin PennsylvaniaandWoodlandsStudin New
swelledup for me.I thinkshe?llbe betterthana stallionseriesfilly.?
Zealand.
MikeHall trainsthe daughterof Somebeachsomewhere? Another
RonBurketrainedSweetLouthroughouthiscareer,so it maybe
DelightandownswithDavidHamm,CTCStableandHowardTaylor.
naturalthat BurkeRacingStable,WeaverBruscemiLLCandtheir
? EvanPattak/ TheMeadows partnershaveloadedup on SweetLous.Burkehasa total of 17
SweetLoubabies,includingsevenof the 10 racingtoday.
Wal l yWatsongets 2,000thcareer ?All the filliesmadeit,?Burkesaid,?exceptfor one I got a little
laterwhofell behind.?
w i n at Pl ai nri dgePark BurkeRacingStableanditspartnersretainmajorityinterestin
LongtimeNewEnglandhorsemanandPlainridgeParkregular SweetLouandso are entitledto a numberof breedingsannually.To
WallyWatsonhit a careermilestonein the eighthraceon Thursday maximizethat opportunity,theyneededmorebroodmares.
(July5) whenCycloneArtistpulledthree-deeparoundthe last turn
?Wetookon somemares,?Burkesays.?Wealsobredsomeof the
andpacedawayto winin 1:53.3,givingWatsonhis2,000thcareer
mareswhowereretiringthat normallywouldhavebeensold.?
drivingvictoryat the Ridge.
Theyalsopurchaseda numberof promisingSweetLouyearlings
Watson,wholivesin Cumberland,ME,startedhisdrivingcareerin
at auction.Consideringall the costs,Burkefiguresthat his
1987andhasbeena full-timeparticipantin the sporteversince.
partnershipsalreadyhaveinvestedabout$1 millionin SweetLou?s
He hasa total of 16,413lifetimestartswith2,000wins,2,332
stallioncareer.
secondsand2,377thirdsand$5,545,755millionin earnings.
Watsonhada singleseasoncareerhigh168 winsin 1998andjust ?Wewantedto givehima big chance,?Burkesays.?There?seven
completedhisbest everseasonfor earningsin 2017whenhe made moresupportin hisnext twocrops.He?sdestinedto be a top sire.?
$455,685in purses. He saysthe emergingrivalrybetweenSweetLouandCaptain
At the currentPlainridgemeet,Watsonhas18 winsin 190 starts Treacherouswill be ?interesting.?
with$178,103in earnings. ?Theybothenteredstudin the samestateat the sametime.Both
Watsonalsohas6,137trainingstartsduringhiscareerwith722 will maketopstallionsandfill the gapleft bythe deathof
wins,925 secondsand908 thirdswith$2,555,499millionin the Somebeachsomewhere.?
bank. Of hisfilliescompetingtoday,BurkeratesWarraweeUbeautand
WallyWatsonwasgreetedin the winner?sbyfriendsandfamily SylphHanover(bySomebeachsomewhere) asthe most advanced.
afterthe racealongwitheverydrivercompetingon the Thursday Here?stoday?sSweetLouline-up,withpost positions,trainersand
card. drivers:
? TimBojarski,for theStandardbredOwnersof Massachusetts Race2
4.She?sAllright(Burke/Gingras)
6.SweetChrome(Burke/Kakaley)
Sw eetLou h as 10 i n today?sPA SSat Race3
Th eM eadow s 3.Louphoria(Burke/Gingras)
It oftentakestimeto evaluatethe impactof newsires,but this 5.JanetHanover(Burke/Wrenn, Jr.)
afternoonat TheMeadows,fanswill get a goodearlyreadon the 6.PaceBabyPace(Burke/Kakaley)
first cropof SweetLou.Of the 24 freshmanfillypacersenteredin 8. Sweet Cherry (Jim King, Jr./Tim Tetrick)
the $182,962PennsylvaniaSiresStakeknownasthe SandTart,10 Race 4
are daughtersof SweetLou.
2. Warrawee Ubeaut (Burke/Gingras)
The stakealsowill providea glimpseat the progenyof another 3. Hip To My Lou (Burke/Wrenn, Jr.)
highlyregardednewstallion,CaptainTreacherous,whowill be 4. Tee?s Sweet Pride (Candy O?Brien/Wilder)
representedbythreefillies.The SandTart goesasraces2,3 and4, 8. Sweeter Lulu (Chiodo/Chiodo)
withfirst post at 1:05 PM.
? Evan Pattak / The Meadows
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7, HoP, $16,000, P, Claiming Handicap $30,000-$40,000 (W/A), 26.2,
55.4, 1:24.4, 1:51.4, FT
1-Primo Giovanni (h, 5, Big Bad John--Jk Reunited, by Bettor's
Delight) O-Michael Casalino Jr & Dylan P Davis. B-Carl T Howard.
T-Dylan Davis. D-Peter Wrenn, $8,000, Lifetime Record: 65-15-9-13,
$255,589
2-Migrate Blue Chip (h, 6, Rock N Roll Heaven--Gro, by Pro Bono
Best), $180,000 2013 SHS-HBG O-Burke Racing Stable LLC &
Weaver Bruscemi LLC & Phillip Collura. B-Blue Chip Bloodstock Inc.
HA RRA H'S PHI LLY report T-Ron Burke. D-Ricky Macomber Jr, $4,000
3-Starlite Kid (g, 8, Badlands Hanover--Pulse Seelster, by Art Major)
O-Perry W Smith. B-Ray A Bunn, CA & Lisa K Steward, CA & James C
Friday's Results:
Kelly, CA. T-Perry Smith. D-Michael Oosting, $1,920
8, Phl, $16,000, P, Fillies and Mares 4 Years Old and Under
Calls: 13Q, 9T, 6T, 3H, 1Q - Finish Order: Lil Stevie Oneder, Four
Non-Winners 5 Ext. PM Races or $50,000 Lifetime (PA Preferred),
Socks, Hot Art, Supreme Mach N, Full On Rocknroll, Coal Hanover
26.4, 54.4, 1:23.2, 1:51.4, FT
1-Brunhilda (m, 4, Well Said--Lovely Assistant, by Art Major),
9, HoP, $83,000, T, **INDIANA SIRES STAKES** 3 Year Old Colts and
$25,000 2015 LEX-SEL O-Dead Crab Stable. B-Samir A Tawil &
Geldings - Leg 2 - Final (blanket presentation to winner by ISA),
Michael D Butler. T-Eddie Sager. D-Andrew McCarthy, $8,000,
28.1, 57.0, 1:24.4, 1:53.0, FT
Lifetime Record: 36-5-11-5, $87,375
1-Katkin American (g, 3, Guccio--Katkin, by Davanti) O-Brett Boyd
Racing Inc. B-Brett Boyd Racing Inc. T-Verlin Yoder. D-James Yoder,
$37,500, Lifetime Record: 5-3-1-0, $62,000
2-Dolphin Island (f, 3, Somebeachsomewhere--Dolphins Can Talk, by 2-Jail King (g, 3, Jailhouse Jesse--Queen Mum, by Giant Hit), $28,000
Camluck), $80,000 2016 LEX-SEL O-Ctc Stable. B-Black Horse 2016 HOOSIER O-Carole A & Raymond JHorstman. B-Larry E Miller
Breeding. T-Michael Hall. D-Corey Callahan, $4,000 Jr. T-Jay Cross. D-Jay Cross, $18,750
3-Belle's Delight (f, 3, Bettor's Delight--Sanabellevalentine, by 3-Mayfair Well (g, 3, Ivanhoe Blue Chip--Mayfair Segredo, by Keep It
Artsplace), $50,000 2016 LEX-SEL O-W JDonovan. B-Winbak Farm.
A Secret) O-Rodney JBartlett & Jacqueline JWherry. B-Rodney J
T-Stacey Van Huizen. D-Brett Miller, $1,920
Bartlett & Jacqueline JWherry. T-Rodney Bartlett. D-Sam Widger,
Calls: 1, 1H, 1H, 1H, NK - Finish Order: Destiny Hanover, Dark Force,
$9,000
Ellieonthemove, Hepburn Hanover, Mean Leen
Calls: 3, 1, 3T, 6Q, 10 - Finish Order: Wham Bam Guccio, All On Black,
Northern Skyway, JS Peyton, Nothing But Muscle, Got The Groove,
HOOSI ER PA RK report Batting Stats
10, HoP, $21,000, P, Invitational, 27.0, 55.1, 1:22.4, 1:49.1, FT
Friday's Results:
1-Endeavor (g, 5, American Ideal--Jett Diamond, by Falcon Seelster),
5, HoP, $142,000, P, **THE NADIA LOBELL** 3 Year Old Fillies (noon
$18,000 2014 SHS-HBG O-Thomas JPollack & Jeffrey W Cullipher.
raceday detention PADDOCK), 25.3, 53.3, 1:21.4, 1:49.4, FT
B-Barbara JMuschera. T-Jeff Cullipher. D-Trace Tetrick, $10,500,
1-Wisdom Tree (f, 3, Betterthancheddar--Wisdom, by Artsplace),
$28,000 2016 LEX-SEL O-Thomas JPollack & Jeffrey W Cullipher. Lifetime Record: 68-18-8-9, $292,222
B-Winbak Farm. T-Jeff Cullipher. D-Sam Widger, $71,000, Lifetime 2-Jet Airway (h, 7, Jereme's Jet--Aromatic, by Artiscape), $36,000
Record: 20-10-3-0, $241,660 2012 SHS-HBG O-Michael Casalino Jr & Dylan P Davis. B-Spring
Haven Farm. T-Dylan Davis. D-Lewayne Miller, $5,250
3-Beckhams Z Tam (h, 4, Always A Virgin--Sara's Lucky Charm, by
Electric Yankee), $19,000 2015 Hoosier O-Z Tam Stables LLC.
B-Lavon L Miller. T-Jamie Macomber. D-Ricky Macomber Jr, $2,520
Calls: 1T, 1T, 1H, 1T, 2Q - Finish Order: Never Say Never N, Winwood
2-Double A Mint (f, 3, Bettor's Delight--Double Creme, by Albert Mac, Stonedust, Uncmprmising Z Tam
Albert), $95,000 2016 SHS-HBG O-Burke Racing Stable LLC &
Dandy Farms Inc & Silva, Purnel & Libby & Weaver Bruscemi LLC.
B-Stephen P Dey III. T-Ron Burke. D-Michael Oosting, $35,500
3-Reign On Me (f, 3, Well Said--Indulge Me, by Bettor's Delight),
$22,000 2016 SHS-HBG O-Blue Chip Bloodstock Inc & Jennifer
Dalton Stb LLC. B-Stonegate Stdbred Fms Inc. T-R. Nifty Norman.
D-Lewayne Miller, $17,040
Calls: 1Q, 1H, 2Q, 2Q, 1H - Finish Order: Always Woggy, Cult Icon,
Majorsspeciallady, Mcvenus, Strong Opinion
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11, HoP, $18,500, T, **INDIANA SIRES STAKES ELIGIBLE** 3 Year Old
Colts and Geldings (purse reflects $18,500 from SBDF), 28.1, 58.2, M EA DOWLA NDS report
1:28.0, 1:56.3, FT
1-River Otter (g, 3, Mr Cantab--Cq Yankee, by Muscles Yankee), Friday's Early Results:
$6,000 2016 Buck-Cl O-Taylor Racing Stables & Kent Schenk & 1, M, $15,000, P, ** NON-WAGERING ** ** POST TIME 6:15 PM ** NEW
Hen-Shaut Stable. B-Steven E Mast. T-Robert Taylor. D-Michael JERSEY SIRE STAKES 2 Year Old Colts & Geldings - 2nd Leg, 28.4,
Oosting, $9,250, Lifetime Record: 21-4-5-6, $157,577 58.2, 1:28.1, 1:56.1, FT
2-Lion Safari As (g, 3, Lionhunter--Savanah Dream, by Taurus Dream) 1-Hurrikane Emperor (c, 2, Hurrikane Kingcole--Hurrikane
O-Acl Stuteri Ab & Anette Karin Lorentzon. B-Acl Stuteri Ab & Schmumma, by Somebeachsomewhere) O-Jonathan Klee Racing &
Anette Karin Lorentzon. T-Anette Lorentzon. D-Elliott Deaton, Kuhen Racing LLC & Pegasis Investment Group & George R Vierno.
$4,625 B-Jonathan Klee Racing & Kuhen Racing LLC & Pegasis Investment
3-Uncle Leo (g, 3, Elegant Man--Honorable Mother, by Mr Vic) Group. T-John McDermott Jr.. D-Daniel Dube, $8,250, Lifetime
O-Alan L White. B-Alan L White. T-Doug Rideout. D-Doug Rideout, Record: 2-2-0-0, $17,250
$2,220 2-Clintock (c, 2, Hurrikane Kingcole--Bay Express N, by Whiteland
Calls: 5H, 3T, 4, 2H, HD - Finish Order: Er Skywalker, Admiral Dewey, Trouble) O-Kathleen B Brewer. B-Arthur W Brewer II. T-Jason Skinner.
Fun Time Charlie, Skyway Raptor, Cantab's Master, Beabob's Bear, D-Jonathan Roberts, $3,750
Guccio's Big Star 3-Black Dan (g, 2, If I Can Dream--Posterone, by Astreos), $3,200
2017 BHS O-Eric L Foster. B-Lawrence S Smith Estate. T-Eric Foster.
12, HoP, $85,000, P, **INDIANA SIRES STAKES** 3 Year Old Colts and D-Mike Cole, $1,800
Geldings - Leg 2 - Final (blanket presentation to winner by ISA), 27.2, Calls: 1Q, 1Q, 1Q, 1H, 4 - Finish Order: Narrative
55.4, 1:23.3, 1:49.4, FT
1-Rockinbeach (g, 3, Rockin Image--Miss Sandy Beach, by Jenna's Friday's Late Results: Meadowlands had not made any of the results
Beach Boy) O-Wilbur H Eash. B-Wilbur H Eash. T-Jamie Macomber. from last night final via USTA at publication time
D-Ricky Macomber Jr, $37,500, Lifetime Record: 20-6-8-1, $168,940
2-Jeopardy (g, 3, Rockin Image--Gottogetoutmore, by Keystone
Raider), $55,000 2016 HOOSIER O-The Kales Company LLC. SCI OTO DOWNS report
B-Mahlon E Lambright. T-Erv Miller. D-John De Long, $18,750
3-Gd Western Joe (c, 3, Real Desire--Western Whirl, by Western Friday's Results:
Ideal), $15,000 2016 HOOSIER O-Burke Racing Stable LLC & 1, ScD, $40,000, P, OHIO SIRES STAKES 2 YEAR OLD FILLIES, 27.3,
Hen-Shaut Stable & Silva, Purnel & Libby & Weaver Bruscemi LLC. 56.2, 1:25.2, 1:55.0, FT
B-Gerald C Yoder. T-Ron Burke. D-Lewayne Miller, $9,000 1-Lofty Beach (f, 2, Beachtrea--Lofty Yankee, by Western Hanover),
Calls: 2, 2, 1T, 1H, 6 - Finish Order: Gerardo, Skyway Quinton, Just N $30,000 2017 OH-SEL O-Bradley JGrant, CA. B-Spring Haven Farm.
Ace, Do Work Son, On Duty, Always A Prince, One Cool Cat T-Scott Mceneny. D-Aaron Merriman, $20,000, Lifetime Record:
2-1-1-0, $22,625
14, HoP, $20,000, P, **INDIANA SIRES STAKES** 3 Year Old Colts and 2-Mi Nina Bonita (f, 2, Yankee Cruiser--Cheyenne Adrienne, by Jate
Geldings - Leg 2 - Consolation (purse reflects $20,000 from SBDF), Lobell), $7,000 2017 SHS-HBG O-Robert D Siegelman & Robert I
26.2, 55.3, 1:23.1, 1:51.1, FT Horowitz & Juan P Vasquez. B-Barry Rubenstein Farms LLC. T-Brian
1-General Dolan (c, 3, Rockin Image--Townes Party Girl, by Ideal Brown. D-Ronnie Wrenn Jr., $10,000
Towne) O-John A & Robert F Esposito. B-John A & Robert F 3-Pink Dragon (f, 2, Dragon Again--Pink Camo, by Pine Valley),
Esposito. T-Brett Selby. D-Lewayne Miller, $10,000, Lifetime Record: $70,000 2017 OH-SEL O-Gerald R Denney. B-Rtk Racing LLC. T-Virgil
26-5-5-4, $107,000 Morgan Jr. D-Dan Noble, $4,800
2-American Chrome (g, 3, Net Ten Eom--B J's Sunrise, by No Nukes), Calls: 1, H, HD, 1H, H - Finish Order: Gypsy Merlot, Blue Aint My Color,
$42,000 2016 HOOSIER O-Denise L Dennis & Dolne Farm Services Rylee Roo, Rockin Megan L, Rose Run Ultimate, Twenty With Skinny
LLC. B-Jonas Z & Jake G Schwartz & Pond- A- Acres. T-Jeff Edwards.
D-Brandon Bates, $5,000
3-Jims Perfect Ten (g, 3, Net Ten Eom--Jackie's Gem, by Allamerican
Native), $12,000 2016 HOOSIER O-Ernest M & Emily F Gaskin &
Ronald M Krodel. B-Luckiana Farm. T-Ernest Gaskin. D-Sam Widger,
$2,400
Calls: 7Q, 1H, 1Q, 1T, T - Finish Order: Bluebird Recon, Lyon's Image,
Letitrock, Romantic Interest, Absolut Rocks, Locamotion Fred,
Townline All Good
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2, ScD, $18,000, P, FILLIES AND MARES CLAIMING HANDICAP 2-Gone Girl (m, 4, Dragon Again--Village Mirage, by Western
$20,000-25,000-30,000, 26.3, 55.1, 1:23.2, 1:52.2, FT Hanover), $9,000 2015 SHS-HBG O-Debra I & Mark D Gillenwater.
1-Mischieviousgirls (m, 6, Santanna Blue Chip--Teenager Girls, by B-Rolark Stables, CA. T-Mark Gillenwater. D-Jeremy Smith, $4,500
Dexter Nukes) O-Burke Racing Stable LLC & Weaver Bruscemi LLC. 3-Baron Remy (f, 3, Yankee Cruiser--Riley Character, by Shady
B-1140545 Ontario LTD & Gaetan M Hebert, CA. T-Ron Burke. Character), $6,500 2016 SHS-HBG O-Burke Racing Stable LLC &
D-Chris Page, $9,000, Lifetime Record: 107-18-12-6, $150,782 Silva, Purnel & Libby & Lawrence R Karr & Weaver Bruscemi LLC.
2-It's Just A Dream (m, 5, If I Can Dream--Zinsfatuation, by Artsplace) B-Baron Racing Stable. T-Ron Burke. D-Chris Page, $2,160
O-Adam B Short. B-Goldfinger Enterprises. T-Adam Short. D-Josh Calls: 1, 1, 1H, 1Q, H - Finish Order: Faith Prevails, Rose Run Skyler,
Sutton, $4,500 Bad Girls Rule, Barley Nation, Loreenas Ruffian
3-Northernflightlady (m, 5, Panspacificflight--Smoke It Out, by
Albert Albert) O-Cassidy Dawn Melloy. B-Martin Schmucker. T-Pat 7, ScD, $25,000, P, FILLIES AND MARES OPEN POST POSITIONS 1-4
Melloy Jr. D-Aaron Merriman, $2,160 ASSIGNED REMAINDER DRAWN, 26.2, 55.3, 1:23.4, 1:51.2, FT
Calls: 5H, 1, 1, 1, 2T - Finish Order: Velocity Lana, All About The Pace, 1-Rosemary Rose (m, 4, Foreclosure N--Pantathlon, by The
M E Radar Girl, Roll Baby Roll Panderosa), $33,000 2015 OH-SEL O-Burke Racing Stable LLC &
Jason V Melillo & Weaver Bruscemi LLC. B-Ron P Salcedo. T-Ron
3, ScD, $40,000, P, OHIO SIRES STAKES 2 YEAR OLD FILLIES, 27.2, Burke. D-Chris Page, $12,500, Lifetime Record: 37-17-6-7, $320,782
57.3, 1:26.3, 1:55.2, FT 2-Fox Valley Charm (m, 6, Yankee Skyscaper--Fox Valley Cherub, by
1-Carmen Ohio (f, 2, The Panderosa--Hufflepuff, by Dragon Again) Sportsmaster), $2,500 2013 WALKER O-Peter JKarras. B-Fox Valley
O-Milton JLeeman & Steve B Manning & Brent L Meizlish & Standardbreds. T-Dirk Simpson. D-Aaron Merriman, $6,250
William P Calvert. B-Milton JLeeman. T-Brian Brown. D-Ryan Stahl, 3-Circle The Page (m, 4, Real Artist--Queen Marie, by Dragon's Lair)
$20,000, Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $25,000 O-John A Sullivan & Michael S Marocco. B-Adam Lister. T-John
2-High Reward (f, 2, Yankee Cruiser--Enhance The Night, by Western Sullivan. D-Tony Hall, $3,000
Ideal), $42,000 2017 OH-SEL O-Country Club Acres Inc & Joe Calls: 3Q, 3, 3T, 3, NS - Finish Order: Safe From Terror, Garbo, Pretty
Sbrocco & L & H Management Services. B-Steve Jones. T-Brian Real Desire, U Doit B B
Brown. D-Ronnie Wrenn Jr., $10,000
3-Bad Sammie (f, 2, Big Bad John--Wal Marty, by Real Desire), $7,000 10, ScD, $40,000, P, OHIO SIRES STAKES 2 YEAR OLD FILLIES, 28.1,
2017 OH-SEL O-Patty A Roth & Alan P Keith. B-Midland Acres Inc. 57.0, 1:25.4, 1:54.4, FT
T-Mike Roth. D-Chris Page, $4,800 1-Twinsburg (f, 2, McArdle--Fastidious Hanover, by Life Sign),
Calls: H, 1, H, 1H, 1 - Finish Order: Dragonfly, Officially My Way, She $12,000 2017 OH-SEL O-Brock L Obrien, CA. B-Steve H Stewart &
Dragons, Woodyoucolorwithme, Princess Giovanni, Oh Miss Rylee John A Carver. T-Jason Mcginnis. D-Anthony Macdonald, $20,000,
Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-1, $21,260
4, ScD, $15,000, P, FILLIES AND MARES NON WINNERS OF $9000 2-Pappy Rocks (f, 2, Pet Rock--Hokie Heart, by Dragon Again),
$20,000 2017 BHS O-Parent Racing Stable LLC & Jason Ash & Scott
IN THE LAST 4 STARTS, 26.1, 54.3, 1:24.0, 1:53.2, FT
Cox Stables LLC. B-Midland Acres Inc. T-Scott Cox. D-Chris Lems,
1-Stucklikeglue (m, 7, Dragon Again--Ruth Plumsted, by No Nukes),
$10,000
$22,000 2012 SHS-HBG O-Parent Racing Stable LLC. B-Patrick H & 3-Mach The Rock (f, 2, Pet Rock--Hammers Princess, by Mach Three)
Gabriel R Patterson. T-Doug Hinklin. D-Ronnie Wrenn Jr., $7,500, O-George R Hensley Jr. B-George R Hensley Jr. T-Robert Ward.
Lifetime Record: 150-31-33-25, $429,355 D-Jeremy Smith, $4,800
Calls: 1, 1, 2, 1, 1Q - Finish Order: Be Not Nobody, Dawnna Marie,
Rock Keena, Cornerd Beach, Pennys Dragon, Hardware Princess, My
Hearts Rockin
2-Blues Queen (m, 6, United Ace--Slotto Queen, by Real Artist)
O-Joseph W Putnam & Katie L Brown & Novi Trot LLC. B-Stanley W
11, ScD, $20,000, T, NON WINNERS OF $12,500 LAST 4 STARTS AE:
Miller. T-Joe Putnam. D-Jeremy Smith, $3,750 NW OF 10 PMRLT CLAIMING $40,000, 27.3, 56.0, 1:25.1, 1:54.2, FT
3-Rockin Hot Lady (m, 4, Rockin Image--Deferred Comp, by Towner's 1-William Star (g, 6, Windsong Espoir--Curitiba, by American
Big Guy), $23,000 2015 Hoosier O-Darla D & Emily F Gaskin & Winner), $4,000 2013 CAN-YS O-James JQuinn. B-Tri Star Farms LTD,
Shelby N Ratcliff. B-Faron D Parr. T-Jeff Smith. D-Trevor Smith, CA. T-James Quinn. D-Dan Noble, $10,000, Lifetime Record:
$1,800 97-24-17-11, $109,886
Calls: 2, 2Q, 2Q, 2, NK - Finish Order: Youlookhot, Cas Art Apparel, 2-Cantab Lindy (g, 10, Cantab Hall--Lindy N Caviar, by SJ's Caviar)
Wiggler, My Tweed Heart, Cruzin Coco, Pan Luis Obispo O-Brent M Davis. B-K R Breeding LLC. T-Brent Davis. D-Tyler Smith,
$5,000
5, ScD, $18,000, P, FILLIES AND MARES NON WINNERS OF 8 PMRLT 3-Trumpets (m, 5, Holiday Road--Ilazue, by Dream Vacation), $5,000
OHIO OWNED AND SIRED PREFERRED, 26.1, 54.4, 1:23.1, 1:52.0, FT 2014 SHS-HBG O-Eg Trot LLC. B-Martinez Equine. T-Ed Greeno Jr.
1-Kay Again (f, 3, Dragon Again--Warrawee Kay, by Real Desire) D-Ed Greeno Jr, $2,400
O-Alan P Keith. B-Alan P Keith. T-Mike Roth. D-Tony Hall, $9,000, Calls: 1, Q, 1, Q, 1 - Finish Order: Jailhouse Sam, Buckeye Boss, Alex In
Lifetime Record: 17-5-2-4, $84,470 Front, Cincinnati Miss, Ultimate Shopper
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