from WFD Media

London, ON — The Ron Burke trainee Rockin Ron captured the first edition of the Camluck Classic in a track record time of 1:50.1 on Saturday (May 26) at The Raceway at Western Fair District.

Kaitlin Wiggins photo

Rockin Ron wins in a track 1:50 in the first edition of the Camluck Classic.

The son of Real Desire was first off the car leading through an opening panel in :27.1 Evenin Of Pleasure (Joe Bongiorno) settled in the pocket with rail starter Sunfire Blue Chip (Trevor Henry) third.

Rockin Ron (Louis-Philippe Roy) remained on top in comfortable fashion past the half in :55.1 with Easy Lover Hanover (Doug McNair) advancing first-over with Bit Of A Legend (Jordan Stratton) tracking him.

Rocking Ron began to separate himself from his rivals past three-quarters in 1:23.1 before winning by eight lengths in commanding fashion. Evenin Of Pleasure finished second, while Easy Lover Hanover.

“He was as strong at the half as he was at the wire,” Roy said following the race. “I wanted to leave hard and make sure I could get everyone behind me. The horse was just terrific tonight and I’m thankful for the drive.”

The now 34-time winner boasts his career earnings to C$1,383,483. He is owned by Burke Racing Stable LLC, Weaver Bruscemi, RTC Stable and J And T Stable.