Humboldt, IA — The morning may have started with rain, but the sun broke through as Iowa-Registered 2-year-old pacers and trotters took to the track at Humboldt on Saturday (Sept. 14), all looking to solidify their chance to reach the finals.

Two divisions of 2-year-old pacing colts/geldings featured points leader Slippin The Clutch in race one. Driven by Will Roland, the Millionaire Cam colt clenched his spot on top of the leader standings. In the second division, it was Always Hot Speed. Taking charge past the half, the Real Desire colt, driven by Chad Svendson, paced his last quarter in :29.4, winning his division in 2:04.

Two-year-old trotting colts/geldings also competed in two divisions. Muscles-N-Tuff (Adam Hauser) took a new lifetime mark in 2:07.3, to win the first division. Prince Banker, driven by Mark Mintun, stalked the field in race six. Pulling at the top of the stretch, the Banker Volo colt opened up, winning by seven lengths.

Pacing fillies featured points leaders Ivy B Poison and Jennie Ann. In race three, Mark Mintun got a driving double with Ivy B Poison, also gaining a new lifetime mark of 2:03. While Jennie Ann finished second, she was placed first, keeping the Lettherockbegin filly in the top of the points standings.

One division of trotting fillies belonged to Battle Queen. With a wire-to-wire win in 2:07.4, the points leader, driven by driver/trainer/owner Gary Liles, confirmed her spot in the final.

In the remaining non-winners races, driver Will Roland picked up three wins. Driving Yankee On The Move, Smooth Buster and getting a first lifetime win with Abilene, Roland scores a driving quadruple.

Racing continues Sunday (Sept. 15) at Humboldt, as 3-year-old pacers and trotters also look to add to their point standings. Post time is 12:30 p.m. CDT.