Hamburg, NY — It was a photo finish but Bet On Blake ($6.90) showed he was worthy of a wager as he nipped Boston Delight by a head in 1:56.4 in the $9,000 Class B Pace at Buffalo Raceway on Friday afternoon (June 28).

Blogmaster was the ‘master’ in the first of two $9,000 Class B trots as he used a first over journey and pulled the $25.60 shocker by defeating Ricky Be Sharp by 1-3/4 lengths in 1:59.4. In the second division for the sidewinders, All About Thechase won the battle of attrition and topped The Gogester by a neck in 2:00.

Bet On Blake nipped Boston Delight by a head in 1:56.4. Barnstormer Images.

In the $9,000 pace, Bet On Blake (Denny Bucceri) stalked behind the tempo-setting Boston Delight (Joseph Chindano Jr.) through fractions of :29, :58.3 and 1:28.3 over the fast track. Down the stretch, Bet On Blake dipped into the passing lane and just squeaked past Boston Delight as the finish was determined by a photo. Confidence Man (David McNeight III) took the show position.

Owned by Michael Torcello and trained by Samuel Smith, it was the fifth victory in 20 appearances on the season for the 6-year-old gelded Bet On Blake (Betterthancheddar-Lady Lynnly). The score pushed his 2024 earnings to $27,465 and $189,078 lifetime.

In the co-featured top trotting event, Blogmaster (Drew Monti) sat in fourth place but then brushed to the lead to secure the victory. SS Tys Aflyin set the splits with :29, :58.3 and 1:28.4 times. With Hellrider and Jacked following SS Tys A Flyin along in second and third, that trio wouldn’t hit the ticket. Blogmaster was able to march to the lead and never looked back while Ricky Be Sharp (Michael Baumeister) rallied for second place honors and Jumpinthejailhouse (John Cummings Jr.) was third.

Owned by Torcello and trained by Smith, it was the third trip to the winner’s circle on the season for the 6-year-old gelded Blogmaster (Glidemaster-JJ’s Jordyn). The decision increased his bankroll to $28,739 on the campaign and $148,287 in his career.

The second bracket had Ruff Tough Tested and Come Home For Life each jumping off stride which allowed Classic Sunny to establish himself on the lead from the seven post. With fractions of :29.3, 1:00 and 1:29.4 on the board, Classic Sunny showed the way but All About Thechase was in perfect striking range down the stretch. Going widest off all in the lane, All About Thechase (Mike Caprio) was able to turn back the late challenge from The Gogester (Baumeister) in the passing lane while Classic Sunny (Cummings Jr.) held on for third place.

Owned by Caprio Stable and conditioned by Alana Caprio, All About Thechase (Conway Hall-Highway Cash) collected his first victory in six tries on the campaign. The win took his 2024 earnings to $6,750 and $139,523 in his life.

Kyle Swift picked up a driving triple on the matinee card with Kyle Cummings picking up two. Ryan Swift had three training victories while Kris Rickart and Smith each had a pair.

Racing will return on Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. with a 13-race card to be presented.

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