Rocky Island Parkway, MA (RIP) – August 12, 2006 - Standardbred
Steward: Heather Tripp - [email protected]

Entrants: Candi Cooper-Towler (CCT), Beth Gustas (BGU), Cindy Kunitsugu (CKU), Satu Marttila (SMA), Leslie Phelps (LPH), Shannon de Waal (SDW), Chris Wallbruch (CWA)

Weather:   Bright and sunny with a gentle seawind. - It's been a perfect week for racing. The storms early in the week broke our heat wave and it has felt almost like fall. The horses loved it and were all very perky.
Temp: 74 degrees
Track: Fast

"*" denotes favorite

Purses:
1st – 50% 2nd – 25% 3rd – 12% 4th – 8% 5th – 5%
$2200 -- $1250 --$625 --$300 -- $200 -- $125

$3000 -- $1500-- $750 -- $360 -- $240 -- $150
$5000 -- $2500--$1250--$600--$400--$250
$15,000 -- $7500 -- $3750 -- $1800 -- $1200 -- $750

$20,000 -- $10,000-- $5,000 -- $2,400 -- $1600 -- $1000

1a. Mdn 2yo Trot $2200 div 1 Random split

Winner: Scuttle Hanover (LPH) (Nevele Hanover x Florlis Bonefish, Super Bowl –r) 2004 dk bay TROTTER colt- North Star Stud, CA

1st [nk] Scuttle Hanover (LPH) 04Tc/ plcd (Nevele Hanover x Florlis Bonefish, Super Bowl –r) pp4* Out to a quick lead, driver rated him back to stalk the pace, came on again late with confidence. 2:01.2

2nd [1] Blizzard (BGU) 04tc upl (Scenes of Winter x Nasty Royalty, Dag Nasty) pp1 Really moving late, thought he had it, surprised late. 2:01.2

3rd [3-1/4] Sierra Macintosh (CCT) 04tf, plcd (Mack Labeque x Sierra Sara, Sierra Kosmos-r) pp2 Took over the pace at the half, couldnt hold off the late challenges. 2:01.4

4th [3/4] Golden Frost (CWA) 04 ch STB t f/unplcd (Frosted Bullet x Golden Day, Gold Medallion) pp3 Late start off the gate cost him today. 2:03.0

5th [--]Instant Credit (SDW) 04Sf/unplcd (Credit Winner -r x Meghann Hall, Inkyjetblacklister) pp5 Got stuck on the outside, never saw the rail and trailed. 2:03.1

Winner: Onalaska (cwa) (Oil Capitol x Superlumina, Superman –r) 2004 chestnut trotter filly - Br: Five Acre Farm(MI)

1st [1/2] Onalaska (CWA) 04 ch STB tr f/unplcd (Oil Capitol x Superlumina, Superman –r) pp3* Ran it gate to wire with good honest fractions early, slightly tired in the end. 2:00.2

2nd [3/4] Crimson Treasure (BGU) 04tf upl (Speedy Treasure x Crimson Crystal, Crimson Disposition) pp1 Roared up from off the pace to almost catch the tiring Onalaska. 2:00.3

3rd [1-1/4] Tasty Treat (CCT) 04tf, unplcd (Chesters Image x Blonde Brownie, Jughead) pp2 Stalked the pace, made a strong late bid, but was too far back. 2:00.4

4th[hd] Shaken Wet (SDW) 04Sf/unplcd (Self Possessed -r x Water Lily, Supergill -r) pp4 Pouring it on late. 2:01.2

5th [--]Midlifecrisisbarbie (LPH) 04Tf/ fts (Forever Yours x Malibu, Nearly Perfect –r) pp5 Broke stride in the final turn, not pushed. 2:01.2

Winner: Dag Fancy (BGU) (Dag Nasty x *LS Fancy Cast, Fly Caster-r) 2004 grey Standardbred trotter filly - Rainbow Dreams Stables, CO

1st [hd] Dag Fancy (BGU) 04tf upl (Dag Nasty x *LS Fancy Cast, Fly Caster-r) pp1 Grabbed an unexpected lead on the turn and was pushed by SL, managed to hold it for an exciting finish. 2:03.1

2nd [nk] Strangelove (SDW) 04Sf/unplcd (Super Pleasure -r x Where You Get Love, Lindy Lane -r) pp3* Dogged DF's heels, closed gap up close at the wire. 2:03.1

3rd [nk] Funny Pages (LPH) 04Tf/ fts (The Daily Planet x Happy Garland, Balanced Image –r) pp4 Off the gate well, moved into a stalking position, stumbled and couldnt regain. 2:03.2

4th [--]LS Wired Pine (SMA) 04Tc/plc (Little Pine Gem x BWT Royal Jade) pp2 Spooked a bit when FP stumbled and wouldn't pass her. 2:03.2

Winner: Crazy On You (LPH) (Straightjacket x LS Cambeach, Beach Towel –r) 2004 bay PACER filly -Celestial Standardbreds, IN

1st [3-3/4] Crazy On You (LPH) 04Pf/ plcd (Straightjacket x LS Cambeach, Beach Towel –r) pp5* Blasted out of the gate, no one could touch her. 1:59.1

2nd [nk] Avalon Attitude (BGU) o4pf plcd (Fivestar Avalon x Broadway Attitude, Broadway Express-r) pp1 Loved the rail, pushed through to the front of the group and managed to hold it away from all but COY. 2:00.2

3rd [1-1/2] Carousel (BGU) o4pf upl (South Pacific x Happy Ever After, Laag-r) pp2 Moving up late for a game try in the stretch for 2nd. 2:00.2

4th [ns] Ice Castle (SDW) 04Sf/unplcd (Artsplace-r x Icing Sugar A, Sometime Lobell-r) pp4 Got into some traffic trouble on the rail, went around but lost ground. 2:01.0

5th [1-1/4] Bouquet (LPH) 04Pf/ fts (Hit The Sack x Falcon’s Flower, Falcon Almahurst) pp6 Got going late in the game once she got the idea, should do better in future races. 2:01.0

6th [--] Look Its Nicky (SMA) 04Pf/unplc (Nick’s Double Cheese x Party Princess, Abercrombie –r) pp3 Driver lost a rein, eventually recovered it and was pouring down the track but far too behind to factor. 2:01.2

Winner: Illustrious (CWA) (Notorious x Village Jet, Mow the Lawn) 2004 chestnut Standardbred pacer colt - Br: Winterwood Farms, WA

1st [2-1/2] Illustrious (CWA) 04 ch STB p c/plcd (Notorious x Village Jet, Mow the Lawn) pp4* Moved up from midpack with steady long strides, pulled ahead and just kept going. 1:58.3

2nd [nk] Backonthechaingang (CCT) 04pg, unplcd (Herecomesthecops x Desert Jailbreak, Ball and Chain-r) pp2 Had some trouble as the gate pulled away, straightened out and managed to get to 2nd. 1:59.3

3rd [nose]Election Day (SDW) 04Sc/fts (Presidential Ball -r x Aurora, Bret Hanover -r) pp6 Seemed content to race midpack today. 1:59.3

4th [1/2] Aces are Wild (SDW) 04Sc/fts (Cam's Card Shark -r x Meadow Heather, Meadow Jate) pp5 Pressed the pace up to the final turn, tried to go all the way but tired. 1:59.3

5th [hd] Whitecliffsofdover (CWA) 04 gr STB p c/plcd (QS Highlander x White Chocolate, White Noise) pp3 Set a fast pace, nothing left when the challengers came. 1:59.4

6th [--] Insightful Outlaw (BGU) 04pc upl (Waiting For Insight x Crimson Outlaw, Trickster) pp1 Stalked early, faded. 1:59.4

Winner: Tapestry (BGU) (Gimage x Nasty Royalty, Dag Nasty) 2003 chestnut Standardbred trotter filly - Br: Rainbow Dreams Stables, CO

1st {photo} Tapestry (BGU) 03f plcd (Gimage x Nasty Royalty, Dag Nasty) pp1* Fought hard to keep position, just kept it from BB. 1:58.3

2nd [ns] Baby Bells (LPH) 02Tf/ plcd (Dag Nasty x Belle’s Image, Balanced Image-r) pp8 Got to the rail from behind horses, saw an opening and took it, bore down like a freight train on Tapestry! 1:58.3

3nd [ns]Concho Comealong (SDW) 03Sc/mdn (Second Time x Concho Queen, King Conch -r) pp6 Stalked close to the pace, moving up fast, just couldn't nudge out BB or T. 1:58.3

4th[hd]Frosted Brownie (CWA) 01 gr STB t g/plcd (Frosted Bullet x Blonde Brownie, Jughead) pp4 1:58.3

5th [ns]Positive Image (BGU) 03f plcd (Self Possessed-r x LS Lafayette Image, Balanced Image-r) pp2 Broke stride right off the gate, recovered late. 1:58.4

6th [1/2]Starlight Express (LPH) 03Tf/ plcd (Express Royale x Aphrodisiac Star, Uptown –r) pp9 Pinned on the rail behind horses, no hope of getting free. 1:59.0

7th [ns] Synthesis (SDW) 02Sc/mdn (Wesgate Crown-r x Synergy, Supergill -r) pp7 Checked hard when LSVJF swerved into his lane, cautious thereafter. 1:59.1

8th [1-1/4]LS Vivi Jet F (LPH) 03Tc/ plcd (Coktail Jet –r x LS Vivi Gem, Fakir Du Vivier –r) pp10 Trotted well to the half, shied when another horse came too close in passing and almost went into another's path. 1:59.1

9th [1/2]Serena In Paris (CWA) 02 b STB t f/plcd (Parisian Criminal x Nasty Serena, Dag Nasty) pp5 Slow start and hunt for position cost her today. 1:59.3

10th[--] Lilo (BGU) 03f plcd (Snowolf x Expressively, Kundalini Express) pp3 Set good early pace, faded under pressure. 1:59.4

**Such an exciting race with narrow margins between the top horses! We almost had a threeway photo finish!

Winner: The Only One (CCT) (QS Highlander x The Day After, No Nukes-r) 2003 brown Pacer Filly - Blackadder Ranch, CO

1st[ns] The Only One (CCT) 03pf, plced (QS Highlander x The Day After, No Nukes-r) pp4 Pressed the pace, moved up at the turn, pushed the through the others and took it home. 1:57.2

2nd [1-1/4] Read My Stars (BGU) 03c plcd (Still A Shining Star x Witchkraft, Nick's Double Cheese) pp6* Stong speed from 1/4 to stretch, starting to tire and give way. 1:57.2

3rd [hd] Reach for the Sky (SDW) 03pf/unpld ( Avalon Express x Ideal Warning, Warning Signal.) pp5 Good steady pace, didnt seem to want to give more when asked. 1:57.4

4th [ns] Fema (BGU) 03f plcd (Tsunami x Second Helping, Second Generation) pp3 Pinched back at the final turn, went around but fell back. 1:57.4

5th [nk] Calendula Vic (LPH) 03Pf/ plcd (Warning Signal x Clara Lobell, Jate Lobell -r) pp1 Broke stride in the stretch, no further rally. 1:58.0

6th[--] Caribbean Party (CWA) 01 b STB p c/plcd (Caribbean Blue x Party Princess, Abercrombie –r) pp2 Sulked when he couldnt see past the wall of horses. 1:58.0

Winner: Finishing Touch (SDW) (Nuke Em x Hat Trick, Leg Before AUS) 2002 cream/palomino pacer filly. - Blackadder Ranch, CO

1st[1-3/4] Finishing Touch (SDW) 02pF/plcd (Nuke Em x Hat Trick, Leg Before AUS) pp5* Put a good space between herself and the others, gave out just enough effort to keep it that way. 1:58.1

2nd [ns] Angel Island (BGU) 03f plcd (Island Fantasy-r x Angelica, Monitor Hanover) pp2 Bumped off the gate by SS, managed to recover and close the gap. 1:58.4

3rd [1/2] Midnight Blue (CWA) 00 br STB p c/plcd (Caribbean Blue x Midnight Exchange, The Midnight Special) pp3 Set the early pace, held it strong to the 1/2 when FT pushed passed her. 1:58.4

4th [ns] Nasturtium Vic (LPH) 03Pf/ fts (Jokester x Niagara Madam, Day Dreamer) pp6 Got in the mix, seemed to not realize she was supposed to beat the others, not run with them. 1:59.0

5th [1/2] Inthenameoflove (CCT) 03pf, plcd (Herecomesthecops x Twoheartsbeatasone, Nuke'em) pp1 stalked to the half, pushed back, coming on again late. 1:59.0

6th [--] Shady Spirit (SDW) 03pf/unplcd (Camluck-r x Pure Spirit, Big Towner-r) pp4 Spooked off the gate, swerved and bumped AI, not pushed after. 1:59.1

Winner: Kundalini Kevin (LPH) (Kundalini Express x Kevin’s Lil Sis, Speedy Rodney -r) 2004 bay TROTTER colt - Blackacre Standardbreds, NY

1st [1-1/2] Kundalini Kevin (LPH) 04Tc/ mw (Kundalini Express x Kevin’s Lil Sis, Speedy Rodney -r) pp2* Easily gate to wire today. 1:57.2

2nd [--] LS Drastic Image (SMA) 04bayTf/mw (Gimage x V.G. Drastic Speed) pp1Closing strong as they came around the final turn, game try. 1:58.0

Winner:Anyanka (LPH) (Still A Shooting Star x Vendetta, The Midnight Special) 2004 black PACER filly-Five Acre Farm, MI

1st [1-3/4] Anyanka (LPH) 04Pf/ mw (Still A Shooting Star x Vendetta, The Midnight Special) pp3* Set the pace, rated back and came on again like a pro. 1:59.4

2nd [1-1/2] Broadway Girl (CKU) 04Pf/mw (Stevie Studmuffin x Broadway Nina, Broadway Express-r) pp7 Pressed the pace, took over the lead, looked to be the winner but lost it to the fresher Anyanka in final strides. 2:00.2

3rd [nk] Fivestar Lady (BGU) 04pf mdn wnr (Fivestar Avalon x Liberal Lady, Doxtator) pp6 Stalked close to the lead the whole way, no move when asked. 2:00.3

4th [ns] Energy Surge (BGU) 04pc ns (Mister Energy x Signal Flare, Warning Signal) pp4 Went wide around the turn, closing again late. 2:00.3

5th[nk] Orion (CWA) 04 gr STB p c/plcd (Still A Shining Star x Stolen Luxury, Keystone Outlaw) pp1 Pinched back against the rail, made a more to advance and caught flying dirt in his face. 2:00.3

6th [ns] Hidden Camera (CWA) 04 b STB p c/unplcd (Trickster x Candid Cam, Niatross –r) pp2 Seemed more interested in IJ than running and wouldn't pull away from her. 2:00.4

7th[--] Incredible Jewel (BGU) 04pf ns (That's Incredible x Traffic Jewel, Mow The Lawn) pp5 Slow start, got moving coming into the final turn, never really a factor today. 2:00.4

Winner: Astride Ahead (SMA) (Muscles Yankee –r x Astoria Lobell –r, Joie De Vie) 2003 bay TROTTER filly - Real, RMR#74-2005

1st [ns] Astride Ahead (SMA) 03Tf/mw (Muscles Yankee –r x Astoria Lobell –r, Joie De Vie) pp4* Pushed up through the field after a tricky start, went shoulder to shoulder with BV for the rest of the way until he tired. 1:59.3

2nd [hd] Naughty Vampire (BGU) 02tc SW/CH (Karrus x On Thin Ice, Icehouse) pp6 Took advantage of dueling leaders and got to the front, just lost it on a nostril. 1:59.3

3rd [hd] LS Super Muscles (LPH) 00Tf/ ow (Muscles Yankee –r x LS Superina, Supergill –r) pp2 Set an unwanted fast pace, tried to go the distance but was fading at the final turn. 1:59.3

4th [hd] Modern Dance (BGU) 03f plcd (Treasure Hanover x Take A Picture, Bullet Boy) pp7 Caught in the middle of horses shifting with nowhere to go, hung on tight for 4th. 1:59.4

5th [ns] Blazing Victory (BGU) 01tc cond wnr (Nasty Victory x Blazing Crown, Lindy's Crown-r) pp1Moved up to get into a duel with AA, couldnt hold out and faded late. 1:59.4

6th [1/2] Cold Feelings (SDW) 03Sc/mw (Dune Wave x Garland Quelle, Garland Lobell -r) pp8 Traffic trouble kept him from better today. 1:59.4

7th [1] Take The Tour (LPH) 03Tc/ Sp-mw (Tour de Force x Take A Bite, Karrus) pp3 pressed pace, seemed uncomfortable late and wasn't pushed. 2:00.0

8th [nk] Sick Boy (SDW) 03Sc/cw (Dune Wave x Sluffy, Dag Nasty) pp9 Made best move too soon. 2:00.2

9th [--] Appetizer (SDW) 03Sc/mw (SJ's Caviar-r x Happy Garland, Garland Lobell-r) pp5 Up front at the break, had equipment failure turning for home and fell back fast. 2:00.2

Winner:Beware Insight (SDW) (Mystic Insight x Beware the Temptress, Warning Signal) 2000 bay pacer colt - October Moon Acres (IL)

1st [1/2] Beware Insight (SDW) 00pC/MspW (Mystic Insight x Beware the Temptress, Warning Signal) pp8 Traced places with LSME and LSWD for most of the race, seemed to get a last minute burst of speed and stole it away. 1:56.4

2nd [nk] LS Wildest Dreams (SMA) 03Pf/mw (Joker’s Wild x LS Not A Dreamer, Day Dreamer) pp5 Gave BI a hard run and almost had him. 1:57.0

3rd [hd] Safari Dancer (CWA) 02 b STB p f/mdn wnr (Safari x Anesthesia, Silent Majority –r) pp7 Took advantage of tired leaders and worked her way up with gusto. 1:57.0

4th [photo] Tastefully (LPH) 00Pf/ mw (The Midnight Special x Talking Picture, Direct Scooter -r) pp6 Caught behind horses to the half, broke free and was moving up steadily. 1:57.0

5th [nk] LS Midnight Elite (LPH) 01Pf/ MSpW (The Midnight Special x LS Elitecrombie, Abercrombie-r) pp4 In strong contention most of the race, got tired late and was crowded out by closers. 1:57.1

6th [ns] Nina's Echo (SDW) 01Pc/mw (Stevie Studmuffin x Broadway Nina, Broadway Express-r) pp1 Stalked the early pace, seemed to fall back quickly from a good position. 1:57.1

7th [nk] Gamayun (BGU) 03c Spw (Kismet Lobell x Annatross, Albatross-r) pp2 Locked wheels with DOY off the gate, managed to break free and avoid a disaster, but was quite shaken up and not pushed. 1:57.2

8th [ns] African Sky (BGU) 01pc open wnr (Safari x Ethiopia, Storm Warning) pp9 Hung on the outside, no rally late. 1:57.2

9th [1-1/4] Broadway Star (SDW) 02pF/cw (Still A Shining Star x Broadway Nina, Broadway Express-r) pp10 Seemed off today. 1:57.3

10th [--] Dreaming of You (BGU) 03f cond wnr (Jokester x Dreaming of Dale, Dale Hanover) pp3 Locked wheels with stablemate G, broke free but tire went flat, not pushed. 1:58.0

Winner: LS Far Gone (LPH) (Karrus x LS Fancy Laukko, Choctaw Brave ®) 2002 bay TROTTER gelding - Little Stables, CA

1st [2-1/4] LS Far Gone (LPH) 02Tg/ TrCH – ow (Karrus x LS Fancy Laukko, Choctaw Brave ®) pp1* Battled nose to nose with his half sister, pulled ahead in the stretch and just kept going. 1:56.3

2nd [1] Gabrielle (BGU) 01tf SW/MSp (Karrus x Treasured Flower, Treasure Hanover) pp2 Battled hard with half brother, determined to not let him get away until she hit empty. 1:57.2

3rd[1-1/4] Flash Photo (CWA) 01 b STB t c/MSpW (Balanced Image –r x Midnight Victory, Dag Nasty) pp3 Set early pace, couldnt sustain it under pressure from closers. 1:57.4

4th [nk] CRR Treasure Hunt (CWA) 01 bl STB t c/cond wnr (Treasure Hanover x Vim and Vigor, Dag Nasty) pp4 Stalked behind the leaders, faded late. 1:58.0

5th [hd] Houston Esquire (SDW) 00tc rSW (Houston x LS Esquire Gem, Esquire Spur-r) pp6 Ran last till half, closing but had too much to do. 1:58.0

6th [--] LS Winona Star (SMA) 03Tf/mw (Scenic Tour x LS Karina Laukko, Choctaw Brave -r) pp5 - Got a slow start, closing the gap late but had trouble finding a clear path to better. 1:58.1

Winner: Second Egypt (BGU) (Second Generation x Peaches, Egyptian Dancer-r) 2001 grey Standardbred pacer gelding - October Moon Acres, IL

1st [1/2] Second Egypt (BGU) 01pg MSW/CH (Second Generation x Peaches, Egyptian Dancer-r) pp1* Stalked the pace, pushing until the other tired, then took off like his tail was on fire. 1:54.2 NSR

2nd [nk] Rock On (SMA) 03Pf/ow (Laagjammer x April Fool, No Nukes –r) pp5 Set the pace, rated back when she was being pushed hard, came on again late and closing hard. 1:54.3

3rd[1] Second Fiddle (CWA) 00 gr STB p f/MSW (Second Generation x Fiddlesticks, Fortifiedwithiron) pp6 Stalked the pace, closing hard from the outside spot. 1:54.3

4th [nk] Paul Revere (CKU) 01Ph/MSpW (Wall Street x One Warning, Warning Signal) pp3 Got off a hair slow, making up ground well later. 1:55.0

5th[ns] Trick Of The Eye (BGU) 01pf SW (Notorious x Tricky Skipper, Nero-r) pp2 Raced midpack, blocked when ready to make her move. 1:55.0

6th [1-1/2] Tragic Midnight (SDW) 03 pF/SW (Tragic Kingdom x Midnight Exchange, The Midnight Special) pp7 Pinched back early, went around and closed powerfully in final strides. 1:55.0

7th [1/2]You're A Chum (SDW) 03pF/MSpW (Shark ST Partners-r x Cam You, Cam Fella-r) pp9 Ran evenly today, no late rally. 1:55.3

8th [hd] Californian (LPH) 01Pg/ WCH, MSW (Wall Street x Showbunny, Precious Bunny-r) pp4 Got off the gate well, but had some major trouble around the first turn, never got his momentum back. Trainer will need to find out what happened. 1:55.4

9th [--] Tragic Coral (CWA) 00 gr STB p f/open wnr (Tragic Kingdom x Silver Coral, U.S.S. Silversides) pp8 Overwhelmed by the caliber of competition today, gave it a good try. 1:55.4