by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Meadow Lands, PA — Delmarvalous was “marvalous” indeed in his stakes debut on Adios Day (August 1) at The Meadows, capturing the fastest division of a $120,000 Grand Circuit stake for freshman colt pacers.

The stake, known as the Governor David L. Lawrence, was contested over six divisions, with Beignet, Dr Dreamy, Oakmont, Jettin Justin and Fancyfreeshark taking the other splits. Trainer George Teague, Jr. had a monster day, sending out 17 starters on the 16-race card and winning seven divisions in a pair of stakes for 2-year-olds. Brian Sears fashioned a six-bagger on the card.

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Delmarvalous made his stakes debut a winning one on Saturday at The Meadows.

A son of Badlands Hanover-Prymetyme Scootie, Delmarvalous didn’t race until his July 16 debut at the Meadowlands, which he won handily. The Gov. Lawrence was his first scheduled stake.

“He’s one of our best 2-year-olds, he always has ranked right up there,” Teague said of the $25,000 yearling acquisition. “He’s done everything we ever wanted him to do. He’s a gorgeous colt to look at. This was actually the first stake race on his schedule. My partner was adamant about not starting him too early. We wanted to gear him up for the later part of the year.”

Delmarvalous made a quarter-pole move for Sears and drew away steadily to triumph by 6-1/2 lengths over Blueridge Fortune in 1:52.4. Indelible Hanover was third. Elmer Fannin, Badlands Racing LLC and George Teague, Jr. Inc.own Delmarvalous.

Beignet, a strong second in his two previous starts, broke his maiden in style for Tim Tetrick, scoring in 1:53 after a decisive quarter-pole move. Sand Savage was two lengths back in second, with Pan Of The Lost third.

“We bought him in Kentucky for $6,000,” Teague said. “I don’t know why he didn’t bring more. He looked all right to me. He had all the qualifications, out of a pretty nice family. He’s a little bit behind because of some sickness, but he’s catching up rather quickly. Big holes in his game? If they have big holes, they don’t get this far.”

Ted Gewertz, George Teague, Jr. Inc. and Teague Racing Partnership own Beignet, a son of Four Starzzz Shark-Armbro Truffle.

Dr Dreamy kept his record unblemished after three starts, winning by 3-3/4 lengths in 1:53.4. Art N Charm was second, with Native Justice third. Sears made a winning quarter-pole brush with Dr Dreamy, a move he thinks the colt prefers.

“He has a lot of go,” Sears said. “I don’t think he’s the most gifted in terms of gait, but he has speed and the desire to be a good racehorse. He won’t circle them from fifth or sixth. He’s the type who needs to be up close.”

Ted Gewertz, Only Money Inc., George Teague, Jr. Inc. and Teague Racing Stable own Dr Dreamy, a son of Art Major-Candy Stripes.