Krivelin wins AHDC Trot at Pocono

Wilkes Barre, PA — When the odds on favorite Gemologist went off-stride in the stretch, it allowed 21-1 shot Muay Hanover and driver Bob Krivelin to zoom to the lead and go on to a 2-1/4 length victory in 1:56.4 in the $11,000 American Harness Drivers Club trot Saturday (Oct. 9) at the Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono.

It was a tough break for the 1-9 favorite Gemologist and driver Tony Beltrami since they appeared headed to victory.

When the starter turned the field loose, Bob Hechkoff sent River Otter to the lead from the seven-hole, but he quickly yielded to Beltrami who wanted the front-end with his odds on favorite.

And so with clear sailing those who backed the hot favorite felt secure as Beltrami and Gemologist cruised by he half in :56.4 and were still solid on the lead as the three-quarter timer flashed 1:25.4. But as the leader headed down the long homestretch he went off-stride, much to the chagrin of those who wagered on him.

As the field approached the finish line, Muay Hanover, who had been cruising along in fourth position, rallied to the lead, opened daylight on his competitors and rebuffed late charges from Dark Pool (Jake Stillwell) and Broadway Bruiser (Matt Zuccarello) in the 1:56.4 mile.

The race winner is owned by Edward Hall and James Hall Jr. and is trained by Dan Gill He paid $44.40, $26.00 and $6.20 across the board.

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