from Meadowlands Publicity Department

River Shark saved ground early and nipped the leader Glad To Be Back in the final strides to take the $22,500 opening round of the Robert J. Suslow Series in 152.1 on Saturday night.

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River Shark, trained by Dave Sabatelli, posted his first win of the season with Dan Dube at the lines. The son of Four Starzzz Shark-Riverview Diamond was a $9,000 yearling purchase at the Lexington Selected Sale. Sabatelli shares ownership of the colt with Carmine Fusco and Aaron Waxman.

The Suslow Series continues with a second leg on April 11.