Northville, MI — A pair of top condition races shared the Friday (July 7) spotlight at Northville Downs as six-year-old pacing mare Princess Rockette (Pet Rock–Hammers Princess) with driver Lindsay Moen and eight-year-old trotting mare Youcouldbethatgirl (Credit Winner-Coulantine) and driver Kody Massey won their respective divisions.

In the co-featured event for mares, current aged pacing mares Northville track record holder Princess Rockette, overcame early interference by breaker I Choose You (Marc St. Louis Jr.) to clear to the front past the quarter in ::27.4. Rocks StormyD (Drew Neill) took the pocket ride while Princess Rougarou (Justin Irvine) challenged to a half in :57.1 and three-quarters in 1:25.4. When they turned for home, Rocks StormyD took the inside route while Princess Rougarou challenged outside, but Princess Rockette proved too good to hold off the late challengers to win by a half-length in 1:55.3. It was Princess Rockette’s 29th career win. She is bred and trained by George Hensley, Jr who co-owns with Mr. Ronald W Simons.

The co-featured top trot was taken by pocket-sitter Youcouldbethatgirl for trainer Paul Cloer, Jr and owner Lases Racing by a widening three and three-quarters lengths in 1:57.1 over early leader Stoneborough (Bart Stimer) who finished second with Mystical Lane (John Moody) finishing third. It was the 18th career win for Youcouldbethatgirl.

On the night, Massey and Neill captured driving doubles.

Racing at The Ville resumes Saturday (July 8) at 7 p.m. Northville Downs races every Friday and Saturday night from now until September 30^th  with a 7pm post time. For live racing dining reservations, be sure to call Northville Downs in advance at 248-924-2073.