by PHHA/Harrah’s Philadelphia

Chester, PA — Dr J’s Kiss, knocking on the door with seconds in her last two starts, sprung an 11-1 upset in the $17,000 featured pace for mares Wednesday afternoon (May 23) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, stopping the timer in 1:52.3.

David Miller locked to have the daughter of Somebeachsomewhere in good position, second-over behind favored Obvious Blue Chip, but by mid-backstretch it was apparent that the chalk would not have enough in her seasonal bow. This forced Miller to send his filly three-wide to reach two-wide uncovered status by the far turn. Through the stretch Dr J’s Kiss proved the strongest, winning by three-quarters of a length over pocket-sitting Windy Sport who was sent off at odds of 66-1.

A five-time winner in 13 seasonal starts last year, Dr J’s Kiss is trained by Joe Pavia Jr. who co-owns the winner with Steven Held and her namesake, Dr. Bridgette Jablonsky.

Miller had four wins on the Wednesday card while the father-son/trainer-driver combination of Erv and Marcus Miller teamed for three victories.