Northfield, OH – In its 10-year history, the Carl Milstein Memorial has been won by some of harness racing’s top 3-year-old pacers.. When the $300,000 event goes to post on Saturday (Aug. 12), it will feature multiple stakes winners looking to etch their names on the trophy.
Delvin Miller Adios runner-up Redwood Hanover has been installed as the morning-line favorite by Director of Racing Dave Bianconi and looks to break through with the biggest win of his career on Saturday night. A son of Stay Hungry, he has raced almost exclusively at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Toronto, where he scored a lifetime-best 1:49 triumph in a $55,500 division of the Somebeachsomewhere stakes in June.
He was interfered with and broke in the C$1,000,000 Pepsi North America Cup Final, but rebounded nicely with place finishes in both the elimination and $350,000 Final of the Adios at The Meadows near Pittsburgh. Owned by Canadians Mac Nichol, trainer Anthony Beaton, Mckinlay & Fielding, and David Mercer, he has compiled a solid resume, with five victories and $188,939 in the bank.
Beaton is very high on his talented colt: “He went a tough mile in the Adios, but came out of it well; he is coming into the race in good shape, and trained well this week.”
Another son of Stay Hungary, Seven Colors, is fresh off a runner-up performance in the $315,700 Cane Pace at The Meadowlands. He enters Saturday for new owners William Pollock, Bruce Areman, and new conditioner Andrew Harris.
While he was a runner-up to top colt Confederate, he has put together quite the resume with earnings of $198,398.
“I can’t thank Brian Brown enough, he has been very helpful with the horse,” said new trainer Andrew Harris. “The horse is sharp and in great order; I’m excited to see him continue his career going forward.”
Other foes taking on Redwood Hanover and Seven Colors are 2-year-old Indiana Sires Stakes champion Buzzsaw Russ, MGM Messenger winner Captain Batboy, undefeated Iowa standout Chicken N Dice, multiple New York Sires Stakes leg winner Goldin Greatness, Save America, an earner of over $345,000, Paul Revere Pace winner Thunder Hunter Joe, and Kentucky Sires Stakes champion Tip Top Cat.
The card also features three great wagers for those playing on Saturday, a $30,000 estimated All-Stakes Pick-4 beginning in race eight, a $10,000 late Pick-4 beginning in race 12, and a $10,000 Super High Five in race 13. All three wagers feature a low 14 percent takeout.
Lady Luck’s Dining Room will also be open with a dinner special available for $32; Summerfest Grille and Crooked Kettle Popcorn will also be on sight for guests from 6-9 p.m. To make reservations for Saturday, call 330.467.4101.
Post time on Saturday night is 6 p.m.