Rocky Island Parkway, MA (RIP) – June 2, 2007 - Standardbreds
Steward: Heather Tripp - rockyislandpark@aol.com

Entrants: (9)  Jeannine Bergeron (JBE), Candi Cooper-Towler (CCT), Dana Donnelly (DDO), Beth Gustas (BGU),  Mary-Ann Jantz (MJA) Leslie Phelps (LPH), Jenny Purcell (JPU), Sue Stahl (SST), Chris Wallbruch (CWA)

Track /Weather: Fast - cloudy with light wind  Temp: 72

"*" denotes favorite

Purses:
1st – 50% 2nd – 25% 3rd – 12% 4th – 8% 5th – 5%
$2200 --1100 -- 550 ---264 ---176 ---110
$3000 --1500 ---750 --- 360 --240 ---150
$5000 --2500---1250---600---400---250
$10,000---5,000--2500---1200---800--500

1a. Mdn 2yo Trot $2200  FTS ONLY  Winner: Superimposed, 2005 bay Standardbred Trotter colt. Br: Five Acre Farm (MI) O/T: Jeannine Bergeron
TIME= 2:02.1
 
1st [1/2] Superimposed (JBE) 05Tc/fts (Not A Kare x Belle’s Image, Balanced Image-r) pp1- Pressed the pace to the half, made his move on the outside and pulled away for the win. 2:02.1
2nd [1/2] Kit Kat (CCT)05Tf/fts (Oil Capitol x Butterfingers, Mack Lobell-r)pp4 - midpack, really kicked it into gear coming down the stretch, just too far back for better. 2:02.2
3rd [ns] Winged Victory (JBE) 05Tf/fts (Andover Hall-r x Sweet Victory, Nevele Victory) pp2* - Bolted from the gate for an early lead, broke around the first turn, fought with driver but managed to get it together in time for show. 2:02.3
4th [2] Frocky Road (CCT) 05Tc/fts (Good Humor x Frocktilyoudrop, Nearly Perfect-r) pp3 - Moved up quick from off the pace, got in a speed battle with WV at the top of the stretch and just missed better. 2:02.3
5th [--] Foolish Victory (SST) 05f/FTS (Valley Victor x Nobody's Fool) pp5 - Faded fast in the turn for home.  2:03.2

 
1b. Mdn 2yo Trot $2200   Winner: Time Warp - 2005 bay Standardbred Trotter colt, Br: Five Acre Farm, MI; O/T: Leslie Phelps
Time: 2:03.2
 
1st [1-1/2]  Time Warp (LPH) 05Tc/ unpl (Second Time x Beach Peach, Florida Pro –r) pp3 - Helped to set the pace, claimed the lead down the back stretch, never slowed. 2:03.2
2nd [ns] Cruel Monarch (DDO) 05 cTc/plcd (LS Noir Image x Nasty Royalty x Dag Nasty) pp10 - Stalked at the back of the pack, moved inward toward the rail gradually, found an opening and shot through it to pressure the leader. 2:04.0
3rd [ns] Blackacre Star (BGU) 05tf upl (Muscles Yankee-r x LS Star's Gem, Barbeque-r) pp6 - Up front the whole time, looked promising right to the end when CM surprised them all. 2:04.0
4th [nk] Nightfox (CCT) 05Tc/unp (Parisian Criminal x Zima, Icehouse) pp7 - Midpack most of the way, closing late. 2:04.0
5th [hd] Poseidon (CWA) 05 b STB t f/unplcd (Celcius x Garland Conch, King Conch –r) pp8 - Gave an honest effort, just couldnt get by the tight packed front runners.  2:04.0
6th [1-1/2] Super Civil (MAJ) 05F / unpl (Civil War x Super Girl, Super Bowl-r) pp2 - Found herself trapped behind a wall of horses when it mattered most, kept trying. 2:04.1
7th [3/4]  Hey You (MAJ) 05F / unpl (Snowolf x Pillow Fight, Crowning Point-r) pp1* - Broke stride around the first turn, never really recovered the lost ground. 2:04.4
8th [ns]  Swarovski (CWA) 05 gr STB t f/unplcd (Speedy Treasure x Crimson Crystal, Crimson Disposition) pp9 - Broke stride coming down the stretch, no time to recover as horses slipped pass. 2:04.4
9th [3/4]  Diego (BGU) 05tg upl ( Stretch Drive x Doratheexplorer, Super Pride)) pp5 - slow start, got the idea late and was moving up. 2:04.4
10th [--] Zen Fisherman (BGU) 05tg plcd (Zen N Now x Fishouttawater, Dune Wave) pp4 - Caught wheels on the cones close to the start, seemed unsettled thereafter. 2:05.0

2a. Mdn 2yo Pace $2200  (FTS/Unplcd)  Winner: Day In The Life - 2005 bay Standardbred Pacer filly. OWNER/BREEDER:  Mary-Ann Jantz, Clearly Canadian Farms
TIME: 2:00.1
 
1st[ns]  Day In The Life (MAJ) 05F / unpl (Yearbook x Lysistrata, Abercrombie-r) pp6 - Rated nicely throughout, took over the lead coming off the turn for home and managed to keep in front the rest of the way. 2:00.1
2nd [1] Camisoul (JBE) 05pf/fts (Life Sign-r x Cammie Oakley, Cam Fella-r) pp1- Stalked the pace, held on tight to second when the challenges came, closed fast on DITL. 2:00.1
3rd [1/2] Western Sunset (CCT) 05Pc/fts (Western Hanover-r x Aurora , Bret Hanover-r) pp2* - Set the pace, tried gamely to hang on but got leg wary in the last few strides to the wire. 2:00.3
4th [1-1/4] Penllyne (BGU) 05pc upl (Dragon's Lare-r x Sweet Attention, Jate Lobell-r) pp7 - Came from midpack to challenge, looked like he might have it all the way, but got shut out by the fading WS. 2:00.4
5th [ns] Aunt Jemima (CWA) 05 b STB p f/unplcd (Amber Outlaw x Apple Pancakes, Zen Starcraft) pp4 - Good position throughout, no rally when asked. 2:01.1
6th [ns]  Jokers Dream (BGU) 05pg upl (Jokester x Dreaming of Niagara, Day Dreamer) pp8 - Slow off the gate, found some speed midrace, nothing left in the stretch. 2:01.1
7th [ns] Cambluff (CCT) 05Pc/fta (Camluck-r x Meadow Heather, Meadow Jate) pp9 - Locked wheels with Elegia, broke free but damaged silky made for a rough run. 2:01.1
8th [1]  Practical Joke (JPU) 05Pg/unplcd (Knock Knock Joke x Wicked Girl, Dale Hanover)pp3 - Slow to grab a choice position, he couldnt find racing room later. 2:01.1
9th [nk] Elegia (CCT) 05Pf/fts (Jennas Beach Boy-r x Pure Brass, Abercrombie-r) pp10 - locked wheels with Cambluff, got free but refused to pass and hung. 2:01.3
10th[--]  Repeat Offender (MAJ) 05C / fts (Sound The Alarm x Darling Déjà vu, The Midnight Special) pp5 - Seemed overwhemed today. 2:01.3

2b. Mdn 2yo Pace $2200   (placed only)  Winner:  Notorious Avalon - 2005 dark bay pacer colt.
Br: Rainbow Dreams Stables, CO, O/T: Dana Donnelly, OH
TIME: 1:57.4
 
1st [6-1/2] Notorious Avalon (DDO) 05 dkbPc/plcd (Fivestar Avalon x Say Please x Notorious) pp4* - Straight to the lead as if someone had lit his tail on fire, never looked back for a w-t-w blitz. 1:57.4
2nd [hd] Iggy Pop (CWA) 05 b STB c/plcd (Pop Art x Royal Niagara , Niatross –r) pp6 - Stalked the pace setters, challenged into the stretch for second, no hope of catching NA, but best of the rest today. 2:00.1
3rd [nk] Blackacre Remarque (BGU) 05pf plcd (Artsplace-r x Raptor Red, Killian Red) pp1- Took second around the track, challenged in the stretch by IP and just gave way by a head. 2:00.1
4th [2-1/2]  LS Afterwrath (JBE) 05Pf/plcd (LS Not An Artifact x LS Ably Wicked, Albert Albert –r) pp2 - Moved up with BR, closing on her to pass, not quite soon enough. 2:00.1
5th [1/2] Silk Pajamas (LPH) 05Pf/ plcd (North of Fortynine x Imitates Life, Artsplace –r) pp3 - Midpack, blocked when ready to make her move.  2:01.1
6th [--] Coolant Leak(DDO) 05 b(l)Pc/plcd (Nuke ‘Em x Why So Frosty x Frosty Cream-r) pp5 - Gave driver trouble at the start, took to the quarter pole to get her settled, no further move once they caught up to the pack. 2:01.2

3a. Mdn 3/u Trot $3000  (random split) Winner:  All American Hero - 2004 bay Standardbred trotter colt, Br: Rainbow Dreams Stables, CO, O/T: Dana Donnelly, OH
TIME: 1:58.2
 
1st [hd] All American Hero (DDO) 04 bTc/unplcd (Gimage x All American Girl x American Winner-r) pp3* Opened up with a huge lead, rated back professionally to just in front of the pack but never lost the front spot. w-t-w. 1:58.2
2nd [1-1/2] Flamingo Rose (MAJ) 03f / plcd (Ricearonie x Fish Bait, Flak Bait-r) pp4 - Pressed AAH from the half to wire, never gave up. 1:58.2
3rd [1-3/4] Medal of Valor (CWA) 03 ch STB t g/plcd (Parisian Criminal x Creosote, BF Coaltown –r) pp7 - Closed hard on the inside, still gaining at wire. 1:59.0
4th [1] Snapdragon Vic (LPH) 03Tf/ unpl (Karrus x Speed To Heaven, Prakas –r) pp1- Pushed out off the rail around the final turn, manged to go around tired M and secure fourth. 1:59.3
5th [nk ]Miniskirt (CCT) 03Tf/pl (Tour de Force x Scantily Clad, Speed Trip) pp6 - Chased the pace, couldnt maintain and faded back. 2:00.0
6th [hd] Kashmiri Chai (LPH) 03Tf/ plcd (Balanced Image –r x Tea Leaves, SJ’s Photo –r)  pp5 - Broke stride off the gate, recovered late to hurry down, tried. 2:00.0
7th [3] Diamond Slippers (JBE) 03Tf/unplcd (Treasure Hanover x Angyls Guardian, Slippers Can Can) pp8 - Stuck on the outside, kept trying to find a way inward but used up everything he had and tired by the final turn.  2:00.0
8th [--] Rally Racer (BGU) 03f upl ( Stretch Drive x Kare To Dream, Karrus) pp2 - Never really got going today. 2:01.1

3b. Mdn 3/u Trot $3000  (random split) Winner:  Silver Cross - 2004 roan Standardbred trotter filly, Br: Rainbow Dreams Stables, CO; O/T: Beth Gustas of Rainbow Dreams Stables, CO
TIME: 1:58.0
 
1st [3-1/4] Silver Cross (BGU) 04tf plcd (Dune Wave x Akasha, Karrus) pp5* - Set the pace when no one else would, seemed to like it and opened up daylight between herself and the rest for a win that had the crowd cheering. 1:58.0
2nd[ns] Winter Echo (MAJ) 03g / plcd (Scenes of Winter x Pride Times Two, Noble Pride) pp2 - Got into a speed duel with MIB, prevailed when he had equipment failure. 1:59.1
3rd [ns] Found A Phantom (CCT)03Tf/pl (Not a Kare x Enchanted Phantom, Jambo Galaxy-r) pp6 - Moved up steadily throughout. 1:59.1
4th [hd] Supersonic (JBE) 03Tc/plcd (Airspeed x Superbelle, Super Bowl-r) pp1 - Pressed the pace, faded back, coming on again late. 1:59.1
5th[1] Golden Treasure (CWA) 03 ch STB t g/plcd (Speedy Treasure x Golden Day, Gold Medallion) pp9 - Worked his way up on the outside, forced wide in the turn, managed to pull back in, but couldn't catch S.  1:59.1
6th [1] Bout Time Brit (BGU) 04tc plcd (Bout Time Too x Brittany Ice, Icehouse) pp4 - Evenly. 1:59.3
7th [1-1/2] Daredevil (LPH) 03Tg/ plcd (The Fall Guy x Abbie’s Angel, Treasure Hanover) pp3 - slow off the gate cost him today. 2:00.0
8th [3/4] Man In Black (DDO) 04 blTc/plcd (MALABAR MAN –r x LS Black Force x Tour De Force) pp7 - Rated in third for the first half of the trip, faded fast. Probable equipment failure. 2:00.3
9th [--] Haunting Brew (DDO) 04 bTf /Sp (Hot Victory x Haunted Gold x Haunting Winds) pp8 - Not a factor today.  2:00.4

4a. Mdn 3/u Pace $5000  (Random split) Winner: Rothchilds, 2003 bay Standardbred Pacer colt. Br: Blackacre Standardbreds, NY; O/T: Leslie Phelps
TIME: 2.00.0
1st [hd] Rothchilds (LPH) 03Pc/ plcd (Harrods ® x Blue Light Special, Bruce Gimble ®) pp4 - Came from the rear of the pack at the quarter pole, let it fly and surprised KR out of a win.  2:00.0
2nd[photo] Karmic Relief (LPH) 03Pf/ plcd (Kismet Lobell x Uptown Girl, Big Towner-r) pp5* Raced around the track as the pace setter, looked to have it in the back and was surprised at the last minute rush by R and attempt by CI. 2:00.0
3rd [nk] Cast Iron (DDO) 03 cPc/plcd  (Fortifiedwithiron x Tricky Fashion x Trickster) pp8 - shot forward in the final strides to just miss better in the photo. 2:00.0  
4th [1-1/4] Muffler Burns (DDO) 04 blkPc/plcd  (Cole Muffler-r x Fighting Sign x Life Sign ® ) pp9 - Helped to set the pace, settled behind KR and hung. 2:00.0
5th [nk] Walk Like An Egyptian (JBE) 04Pf/unpld (What About Bob x Egyptian Georgana, Landslide-r) pp2 -Broke strike on the backside, recovered and managed to get in the money. 2:00.3
6th [3/4] Fivestar Fiddle (BGU) 04pc upl (Fivestar Avalon x Mystic Fiddle, ) pp3 - Good steady effort, just didn’t have more when asked. 2:00.4
7th [hd] Starlite Night (BGU) 03f plcd (Starlite Skipper x Nightmoves, Day Dreamer) pp6 - Took a hair too long to find a place to pace, forced to run wide around both turns and tired. 2:01.0
8th [1-1/2] Wicked N Winsome (CCT) 04Pf/pl (Fivestar Avalon x Wicked Girl, Dale Hanover) pp7 - Traffic trouble midrace, got free but ran out of track. 2:01.0
9th [1] Hoodwink (CCT) 04Pf/unp (Waiting for Insight x Hat Trick, Leg Before AUS-r) pp1 - Seemed disinterested in the race, not focused on driver’s direction. 2:01.3
10th[--] Direct Look (CWA) 03 b STB p c/plcd (That’s Incredible x Classic Look, Safari) pp10 - Never really got going today. 2:02.0

4b. Mdn 3/u Pace $5000  (Random split) Winner: Amber Grain, 2003 bay STB pacer gelding. Br: October Moon Acres (IL); Owner:  Chris Wallbruch
TIME: 1:57.3
1st [nk] Amber Grain (CWA) 03 b STB p g/plcd (Amber Outlaw x Sweet Violets, Tragic Kingdom ) pp7 - Stalked the pace, drew up in final strides to nab the win. 1:57.3
2nd [1/2] Cream Mousie (JBE) 04pf/plcd (Magical Mike-r x Pure Brilliance A, Pure Steel-r) pp3 - Traded places back and forth in duel with TM, prevailed late. 1:57.3
3rd [hd] Tequila Mockingbird (LPH) 03Pf/ plcd (Bret’s Star x Mescal, Nihilator ®) pp2*  Traded places back and forth in duel with CM, lost ground in final strides. 1:57.4
4th [nk] Avalon Attitude (BGU) o4pf plcd (Fivestar Avalon x Broadway Attitude,Broadway Express-r) pp4 - Strong bidder for the top spots right to the wire, just got closed out. 1:57.4
5th [1/2] Basenji (DDO) 04 bPc/plcd (Safari x Girl On A Mission x Call For Rain-r) pp5 - Managed to push through from the rear of the pack, still working his way up at the wire. 1:57.4
6th [nk] Midnight Western (SST) 04f/plcd (Western Ideal-r x QS Midnight Hanover ) pp8 - Blocked when ready to move, sulked. 1:58.0
7th [5-1/2] SRF Alba Acenseven (A) (JPU) 04Pg/plcd (Aces N' Sevens -r x Spring Alba, Adios Albatross) pp6 - Midpack the whole way around. 1:58.0
8th [--]  Kiwi Outlaw (CCT) 04Pf/unp (Nuke Em x Kiwi Dancer AUS, Romeo Hanover-r) pp1 - Not a factor today. 2:00.1

5. Open 2yo Trot $5000  Winner: Congo - 2003 bay Standardbred Trotter colt. Br: Atomic Racing, KY; O/T: Leslie Phelps
TIME: 1:58.3
1st [nk] Congo (LPH) 05Tc/ mw 2,1:59.3m (Self Possessed –r x Nile , Morse Code) pp1 - Shadowed NC from the gate, steadily gaining and pushing her until she gave way. 1:58.3
2nd [1/2] Noble Claudia (BGU) 05tf plcd (LS Cardinale x Noble Bethenny, Speed Trip) pp3* Set a strong pace, found herself being pressured by Congo and gave way grudgingly.  1:58.3
3rd [2] Bamboo Shoots (CWA) 05 b STB t f/plcd (Commander’s Bombay x Lindy’s Groove, Lindy’s Victory –r) pp5 Midpack throughout today.   1:58.4
4th [1-1/4] Holy Moly (BGU) 05tf plcd (Holy Magic x Super Trip, Super Pride) pp2  -Got into a private duel with P, never saw the rest of the pack.  1:59.3
5th [--] Poltergeist (CWA) 05 b STB t f/unplcd (Hot Victory x Haunted Gold, Haunting Winds) pp4 - Dueled privately with HM, faded.  2:00.0

Day 2
Track: Good.

6. Open 2yo Pace $5000 Winner: Mighty Vendetta, 2005 black Standardbred pacer filly, BREEDER: Five Acre Farm, MI - O/T: Beth Gustas of Rainbow Dreams Stables, CO
TIME: 1:59.3

1st [1-1/2] Mighty Vendetta (BGU) 05pf plcd (Mighty Albatross x Vendetta, The Midnight Special) pp8*
 w-t-w, perfect effort today. 1:59.3
2nd[2] Nosferatu (BGU) 05pc plcd (Lestat Cafe x Silent Byrd, Franklin T Adios) pp4 - Pressed the pace from start to finish, always within striking distance, just didnt have enough at the wire to complete the task. 2:00.1
3rd[3/4] Peach Cobbler (CWA) 05 gr STB p f/mdn wnr (Second Generation x Peaches, Egyptian Dancer –r) pp1 Moved up through the ranks, fell back after a challenge by MoA, but won it back with urging. 2:01.0
4th [3/4] Mists of Avalon (JBE) 05pf/mw (Fivestar Avalon x Listen Carefully, Safari) pp2 - Pacing hard early, managed to make it to third and hold it for a quarter mile, couldnt hold off PC when she threatened. 2:01.1
5th [nk] Lady Sabra (BGU) 05pf mdn wnr (Fivestar Avalon x Better Wear Garlic, Warning Signal) pp5 - Sporatic speed, seemed unfocused, but straightened out in the stretch and closed. 2:01.2
6th [3/4] Cats N Dogs (LPH) 05Pf/ plcd (The Big Dog –r x Midnight Cat, The Midnight Special)  pp3 - Steadily midpack. 2:01.2
7th [3] Ice Age (CCT)05Pc/fts (Life Sign-r x Frosty Hotrod, Nuke Em) pp6 - tripped coming off of the gate, recovered and really tried hard to catch the front. 2:01.3
8th [--] Weed N Feed (CWA) 05 b STB p f/unplcd (Mow the Lawn x Classic Look, Safari) pp7 - Traffic issues hindered until the half, broke free but was pushed out wide around the turn and fell back, frustrated. 2:02.4

7a. Condition 3/u Trot $5000   (mdn/cond ONLY) Winner: Wicked Kitten Limbo - 2004 grey (brown) trot filly, Br: Blackadder Ranch, CO; O/T: Three Ravens Racing, OH
TIME: 1:58.4

1st [2-3/4] Wicked Kitten Limbo (DDO) 04gTf /mw/opl  (Wicked Hanover x Eternal Holly x Royal Prestige-r)  pp4* Easily wire to wire today, no one could touch her. 1:58.4
2nd [1/2] Kinda Colonial (JBE) 03Tg / cnd (Colonial Marksman x Kindava Kundalini, Kundalini Express) pp1- Nabbed the 2nd place off of the first turn, refused to let it go even though he had no chance of catching WKL. 1:59.4
3rd [1/2] Abyss Fish (CCT) 04Tc/condw (Tour de Force x Sunfish, Ichthyus) pp3 - Pressed the pace, faded to midpack and had no further rally. 2:00.0
4th [1-3/4] Forest City (BGU) 04tc mdn wnr (Little Pine Gem x City Girl, Nevele Victory) pp2 - Made best move too late.  2:00.1
5th [--] Angel Annie (CWA) 01 b STB t f/mdn wnr (American Winner –r x Armbro Annie, Armbro Goal –r) pp5 - Pulled to the side coming off of the gate, recovered but had lost too much ground. 2:00.4

7b. Condition 3/u Trot $5000   (Ow/SpW or better) Winner: Backstage Pass - 2003 bay Trotter colt,   Br: North Star Stud, CA;  O/T: Leslie Phelps, Blackacre Standardbreds, NY
TIME: 2:00.4

1st [4-1/4] Backstage Pass (LPH) 03Tc/ WCH-SW (Scenic Tour x Exclusive Devlin, Tarport Devlin -r) pp5*  Swept from w-t-w, coasted home around the turn with the slow pace. 2:00.4
2nd [hd] Vampire Vickie (SST) 01f /MSpw(Dracula x Vickie M) pp10 - Took a while to get moving, passing horses at the half and closed. 2:01.3
3rd [1/2] LS Far Gone (LPH) 02Tg/ TrCH – MSW (Karrus x LS Fancy Laukko, Choctaw Brave ®) pp4 - Looked like he might have the second spot, pulled back a few strides from the wire without warning. 2:01.3
4th [ns] Naughty Vampire (BGU) 02tc SW/CH (Karrus x On Thin Ice, Icehouse) pp6 - Never far back, he was blocked trying to slip through on the inside around the final turn and didnt have time to go around. 2:01.4
5th [nk] Dreaming Out Loud (MAJ) 04f / ow (Ricearonie x Dream Onanon, American Winner-r) pp2 - Pushed wide around the final turn, managed to tuck in and make a determined dash to stay in the money. 2:01.4
6th [ns] Stowe (BGU) 04tf ow (Civil War x Prideful Victory, Valley Victory-r) pp3 - Went wide around the turn, drifted back late. 2:01.4
 7th [nk] Winter Express (DDO) 04 gTf/Spw (Scenes of Winter x Enthusiastically x Gimage) pp9 - Slow start today cost her, trying hard late. 2:02.0
8th [1/2] Yankee Hija (JBE) 02tf/fWCH/2x Cond (Yankee Paco-r x Coy Yankee-r, Defiant Yankee) pp1 - Trapped on the rail through the half, finally broke free but met a wall of horses with no racing room. 2:02.0
9th [1-1/2] Garland Treasure(CWA) 00 b STB t f/SpW (Speedy Treasure x Garland Conch, King Conch –r) pp8 - Steadily midpack today. 2:02.1
10th [--] LS Karma Jean (CCT) 04Tf/Spw (Wicked Hanover x LS Karina Laukko, Fly Caster-r) pp7 - Faded right after the first turn with no late rally. 2:02.4

8a. Condition 3/u Pace $5000  (mdn winners and under only)  Winner: Slide Zone - 2004 bay Pacer gelding, Br/O: Mary-Ann Jantz, Clearly Canadian Farms -  Tr: JC La Roche
TIME: 1:56.2
1st [2-1/4]  Slide Zone (MAJ) 04g / mw (Yearbook x Westrata, Western Hanover-r) pp3* Set the pace, rated back and lost the lead to Tastefully down the backstretch, had plenty to give on the turn for home and commandedly took it back. 1:56.2
2nd [nk]  SRF Alba Panorama (A)(JPU) 04Pf/mw (Panorama -r x Alba Avalon, Guns of Avalon) pp1 - Stalked the pace, moved up with KS, when she was caught behind another sulky, made her move and scooted into the second slot. 1:57.1
3rd [hd]  Tastefully (LPH) 00Pf/ mw (The Midnight Special x Talking Picture, Direct Scooter -r) pp4 - Took a clear shot up the middle to the lead on the backside, stayed in front into the turn, but didnt have more to give when she was passed. 1:57.1
4th [hd]  Keystone Stormy (JBE) 02pf/mw(Storm Damage-r x Keystone Native-r, Warm Breeze) pp2 - Moved up well to the half, found herself behind SZ and T and was blocked in when ready to move. 1:57.1
5th [4] Con Fusion (CCT) 03Pf/mw (Nuke Em x Another Kathy, Dale Hanover) pp6 - Paced well midpack the whole way. 1:57.1
6th [hd]  Carousel (BGU) 04pf plcd (South Pacific x Happy Ever After, Laag-r) pp5 - Seemed apprehensive of the cluster ahead of her and wouldnt approach no matter how her driver urged. 1:58.0
7th [1]  Silent Bob (DDO) 04bPc/mw (What About Bob x  Brettina x Bret Hanover- r) pp8 - Content to follow Carousel. 1:58.0
8th [--] Live Wire A (CCT) 04Pf/mw (Armbro Operative-r x Thunderstruck AUS, Classic Garry –r) pp7 - Of the gate a beat slow, good middle speed but seemed to lose steam again late. 1:58.2

8b. Open 3/u Pace $5000     Winner: Wylde Aurora - 2000 grey Standardbred Pacer Colt. - Br: Wyldehart Farm (CAN) Owner: Jeannine Bergeron; Trainer: Christian Kenny
TIME: 1:57.2

1st[nk] Wylde Aurora (JBE) 00PC/MSpW   (Still A Shining Star x Lysistrata, Abercrombie-r) pp3 - Pressed the pace, took over at the half, never looked back. 1:57.2
2nd [1]  Luck Be A Lady (MAJ) 04f / ow (Jokers Wild x Filly In Pink, Mow The Lawn) pp4* Set the pace, couldnt hold off WA, but managed to fend off the rest. 1:57.2
3rd[ns]  Sables Able (LPH) 02Pf/ ow (Safari x Sable’s Image, No Nukes –r) pp2 - Came from behind with a strong bid, battled three horses wide and came out on top for third. 1:57.4
4th [ns] Blackberry Bliss (LPH) 02Pg/ SpW (Blissfull Hall –r x See The Town) pp1 - Battled with SA for third, just lost it by a nostril. 1:57.4
5th[hd]  Avalon Trickster (BGU) 04pc cond wnr (Fivestar Avalon x Tricky Fashion, Trickster) pp5 - Battled with SA and BB for third, just started to tire and gave way. 1:57.4
6th [1-1/2] Mr Temptation (JPU) 02Pg/cond wnr (Mr. Monks x Tricky Temptation, Trickster) pp7 - paced midpack, late bid wasnt enough. 1:58.0
7th [3/4] Second Fiddle (CWA) 00 grpf/MSW/CH (Second Generation x Fiddlesticks, Fortifiedwithiron) pp8 - seemed off today.  1:58.3
8th[1] Read My Stars (BGU) 03c open wnr (Still A Shining Star x Witchkraft, Nick's Double Cheese) pp6 - Closing but went wide around the turn, no move after. 1:58.4
9th [--] Tragic Lite (CWA) 00 blk STB p g/mdn wnr (Tragic Kingdom x Ratilite, Ratio) pp9 - Over whelmed in tough field.  1:59.1

9. Bajada S 3/u Trot $25,000 Winner:  Dharma Rose - 2002 bay STB Trotter filly,   Br: Five Acre Farm, MI; O/T: Leslie Phelps, Blackacre Standardbreds, NY
TIME: 1:56.1

1st[4-1/2] Dharma Rose (LPH) 02Tf/ MSp-ow (Gimage x Kundalini Kate, Kundalini Express) pp4 - Surprising grab of the lead right from the gate all the way to the wire today to show she was ready to play with the big boys. 1:56.1
2nd [nk] Becumin So Sweet (BGU) 03f SW/MSp (Nasty Victory x Becumin The Best, Cumin-r) pp1- Closed with Whiteout, managed to get ahead ofh im at the wire. 1:58.0
3rd [ns] Whiteout (MAJ) 03g / MSW 2xWCH (Ricearonie x Blizzard City, Kundalini Express) pp3* - Closed out from setting the pace, seemed to give driver some issues over it, eventually straightened out and closed, with determination. 1:58.0
4th [2] Malabar Pride (DDO) 00brTh/MSW/CH (Malabar Man-r x  Prideful Victory x Valley Victory-r)  pp7 - Seemed a bit stressed over the loud cheers of the crowd, closed late. 1:58.0
5th [1-1/4] City Wolf (BGU) 03c MSpw (Snowolf x City Girl, Nevele Victory) pp5 - Raced midpack. 1:58.4
6th [hd] Parisian Medal (CWA) 02 ch STB t g/SpW (Parisian Criminal x Creosote, BF Coaltown –r) pp10 - Just missed the bumping traffic behind and scooted ahead to pressure the leaders, couldnt pass. 1:59.3
7th [ns] Funny Ha Ha (DDO) 03 bTf/MSW-TrCH (Two Hex Rex x Lampoon x Zen Starcraft) pp8- Bumped wheels in the first turn with Cryptonomicon, forced him wide, recovered and was trying hard to make up ground. 1:59.3
8th [1/2] Snow Victorian (MAJ) 03f / rSW (Snowolf x Victorian Image, Gimage) pp2 - Stuck off the pace, too much ground to make up today. 1:59.3
9th [ 3-3/4] Cold To the Bone (CWA) 02 bl STB p c/open wnr (Celcius x Little Mermaid, Ichthyus) pp9 - Didn't seem to like the commotion of bumping sulkies and refused to advance passed them. 1:59.4
10th [--]  Cryptonomicon (CCT) 03Tc/SW (Tour de Force x Send the Code, Morse Code) pp6 - bumped wheels with FHH, fell back with no further rally. 2:01.1

10. Work of Art S 3/u Pace (colts and geldings only) $25,000  Winner:  African Sky - 2001 chestnut Pacer Stallion - Br: Town & Country Farm, CA;  O/T: Leslie Phelps, Blackacre Standardbreds, NY
Time: 1:53.3

1st [2-1/4] African Sky (LPH) 01Pc/ SW p,4,1:50.2 (Safari x Ethiopia, Storm Warning) pp2* - Took command right from the gate, starting to get tired late, but had enough of a lead to make it to the wire. 1:53.3
2nd [nk] DirkWearsWhiteSox (JBE) 03Pc/ow (Joker’s Wild x Fivestar Amber, Mitar-r) pp1- Really flying late to close the massive gap in a game effort. 1:54.2
3rd [3-1/4] There I Said It (DDO) 04bPc/ SW/TrCH (Under Attack x Sassy Answer x Still A Shining Star) pp4 - Ran like one with DWWS for most of the race, couldnt pass him in time. 1:54.3
4th [--] Danger Sense (CCT) 04Pc/Spw (Mystic Insight x Sweet Violets, Tragic Kingdom) pp3 - Brief speed midrace, nothing in the stretch. 1:55.4

11. Perilous Game S 3/u Pace (Fillies and Mares only)  $25,000  Winner: Kalahari -2003 bay STB pacer filly   Br: October Moon Acres (IL) O/T:  Chris Wallbruch /Mark Wallbruch
Time:  1:56.1

1st [photo]  Kalahari (CWA) 03 b STB p f/MSW/CH (Safari x Classic June, Mow the Lawn) pp8 - went head to head with NH from the half pole to the cheers of the crowd, just got it in the photo! 1:56.1
2nd [photo]  Night Hanover (BGU) 04pf Spw (Stevie Studmuffin x Twice Hanover, Western Hanover-r)pp5 - Tenaciously went after K from the half pole, just missed it in photo. 1:56.1
3rd [hd] Trip The Light (MAJ) 04f / Spw (Yearbook x Redskyatnight, Warning Signal)pp6* - Set the pace, unsettled when passed on both left and right by K and NH, returned pressure and almost had better in a three way photo.1:56.1
4th [1-1/4] Bret’s Bad Girl (JBE) 03pf/mow (Bret’s Star x Bad Attitude, Keystone Ore-r) pp2 - Excellent early speed, couldnt find a way around the top three, went to the outside, close. 1:56.1
5th [ns] Icicle (JBE) 00Pf /SW/WCH (Under Siege x Satanic Verses, Satanic-r) pp3 - Got into some early traffic trouble, worked her way to the inside lane, shot up and was still coming at wire. 1:56.4
6th [ns] Flash of Insight(CCT)04Pf/SW (Mystic Insight x Burst of Valentine, Its Straight)pp4 - Pressed the pace, tired and fell back. 1:56.4
7th [3/4] Death To Smoochie (DDO) 04 blkPf /MSpW (Bret's Star x Noble Dragon x Dragon's Lair ®) pp1- Pinched back on the rail, no where to race. 1:56.4
8th [ns]  Tricks (LPH) 02Pf/ ow (Notorious x Tricky Skipper, Nero-r) pp7 - sluggish start but driving hard. 1:57.1
9th [--] Candidly (CWA) 03 ch STB p f/stakes trial wnr (Mister Energy x Candid Cam, Niatross –r) pp9 - Overwhelmed by more experienced horses. 1:57.1